Carnie's Comments
I remember her but hadn't thought about her for years and then I saw her obituary on DiscoverMooseJaw.com this week.
Mrs. Duffin - Leila Eunice Duffin. She was my homeroom teacher when I was in grade 10 at Central Collegiate. Her room was on the 4th floor. I got my exercise that year.I also had the pleasure of being in one of her English classes. She was strict but had a passion for teaching young people.
The term project in that class was to create a poetry anthology featuring our favourite poets. I didn't have any favourite poets in grade 10 so I was lost. But, one day, while I was listening to records, it dawned on me. I'd feature Simon & Garfunkel and their song lyrics in my anthology.
I wasn't sure Mrs. Duffin would like that, but I took a chance and did my best. She loved it. In fact, she told me it was a "brilliant" idea, and I got an "A" on that project.
You don't forget things like that. I won't forget Mrs. Duffin.