Growing up in Heaven, part 3

Editor’s note: This is the final portion of a column submitted by the Green River Historic Preservation Commission.

In my eyes Green River school policies were fair, the teachers were knowledgeable and supportive. They were leaders, not only teachers. It seems the system worked well, you don’t get superlative graduates unless you have a superlative system with superlative teachers and administrators. The Green River schools and its graduates have always been top tier. The people demanded it.

We have all had special teachers who stood out and were a deep and lasting influence on us. Gree...