Thanks Willie. They may have held him back when he went back home. Thanks.
And remember Jesus loves you.
On Nov 15, 2019, at 12:21, willie jones <wjones007@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
he would have been in the class of 76
From: Marie Reh (Redacted sender "cmreh" for DMARC)
Sent: Friday, November 15, 2019 9:14 AM
To: msb-alumni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [msb-alumni] Re: Mrs. Polzien's Book
Hi everyone;
Mrs. Polzine’s book was never published. I will ask around to see if there
are any copies available.
As far as Rex goes I am assuming that the thread is regarding Rex Burkhead. I
think he left the school before graduating. I wwant to say he was in the
class of 1974.
If I am incorrect on any of the sabove please feel free to correct me.
Marie 72
From: msb-alumni-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:msb-alumni-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Marcia Moses
Sent: Friday, November 15, 2019 12:47 AM
To: msb-alumni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [msb-alumni] Re: Mrs. Polzien's Book
Hello Mark,
Thank you for sending the preface.
There are names I remember, but there are those that don't come to mind.
Thanks to all for their dedication.
Marcia
From: msb-alumni-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <msb-alumni-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> On
Behalf Of Mark Martin
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2019 10:06 PM
To: msb-alumni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [msb-alumni] Mrs. Polzien's Book
Unfortunately Peggy, I have had Mrs. Polzien's book for a long time now, and
don't exactly remember how I obtained it. At that time I had the information
on how to get it. I just looked at the beginning of the book but must have
eliminated publisher information. I'm sure I still have the print copy of
the book but it would take some time to get my hands on it. I guess this is
now much easier with phone apps like Seeing AI, Envision AI, and NFB Kurzweil
reader. For now here is the preface. I'm thinking that the book would quite
possibly be out of print by now, but perhaps some copies might turn up on
Ebay or some other vintage book sight. Preface to follow signature.
Mark Martin, 73.
PREFACE
The Michigan School for the Blind at Lansing graduated its one hundredth
class on June 7, 1981. The event gave cause for reflection on the past.
Following is a chronological review of the school's physical development and
growth, the many varied programs and human events, which are the heart of any
school, which have given the Michigan School for the Blind national
prominence over the decades. The success of the graduates reflects the
school's determination to train the visually impaired and the blind for
productive and active lives. Their accomplishments in their many communities,
their everyday work in society, professional endeavors, and social living
attest to the success of the school's efforts. These topics are considered in
this history of the Michigan School for the Blind.
The organizations and individuals that helped with essential research were:
The Michigan Historical Archives, the Michigan School for the Blind, the
Michigan State Library, and the Lansing Public Library.
To Dr. Robert H. Thompson and Dr. Nancy J. Bryant for the report on their
tenure as superintendents, to Therese Thelen for the original draft, to the
graduates, instructors, and staff members who so generously were interviewed
or made tapes of their experiences while at the school, and to Joanne Noah
and Fredric Neumann for their contributions--a most sincere and grateful
thank you. Special consideration and appreciation go to Charles A. Weir, John
Bullock and Lucille Sawyer for the many hours and travel time they spent in
obtaining the tapes. Many thanks also to Joan Brunger and Frances Johnson
whose hospitality and encouragement helped to see this project to completion.
(1993)
----- Original Message -----
From: Peggy Yates
To: msb-alumni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2019 12:50 PM
Subject: [msb-alumni] Re: Rex Burkhead
Wow! Mark that is really neat that you have Mrs. Paul’s scenes book with the
list of all of the graduates who were at the school from 1881 to 1995 I
believe that is what you said. I’m just curious though, how did you get a
hold of that book? That must make for some really interesting reading. And
just think, you have another link to the school that you will hold forever in
your memory that is so neat and to think that Mrs. Paul’s in touch that book
with her own hands how lucky are you! Really though I think that is pretty
neat it would be kind of fun to look back through the years at all of the
people who had come who had walk through those doors at the main building in
the high school and the other buildings as well and have walked across the
stage to get their diplomas how neat that must be. I know you will cherish
that for a very long time. Peggy Yats class of 70.
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 4, 2019, at 11:53 PM, Mark Martin <pencildrag@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I have Mrs. Polzien's book which lists MSB graduates from 1881 through 1981.
I was hoping to clear up his year of graduation, but I cannot find his name
in that book. I scanned this book several years ago so whether I missed a
page or perhaps some sort of scanning error, I'm not sure, all I can say is
that I now have the book in my BrailleSense allowing me to search in Braille,
and I did not find him. Does anybody know if Rex left MSB before graduation
which would explain him not being listed. I do have one source I can check
with to see If I can clear this up. I too remember seeing Rex with his young
family at the reunions. Noticing his birthday from his obituary surprised me,
as I never realized he was just one week younger than me.
Mark Martin, 73.