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Not long ago, I received the most exquisite and wonder-full gift -- a memory book of my days at Caesar Rodney High School. It is overwhelming! Delivered anonymously, page after page of comments and notes, letters and photos bring back a flood of memories and personalities. Truly, truly humbling. Those of you responsible are too kind and more than generous. You have given me a Treasure. It evidently was started at word of my retirement in the spring of 2007, and has since made the "rounds" according to my wife (who I believe knows more than she's telling.) Its fifty-five-plus leaves have been thoughtfully assembled in a beautiful blue case. Someone spent a huge amount of time organizing and nurturing this to its completion, and I am at a loss regarding whom to blame. There are the usual suspects, but no one is fessing up. I am left holding all of you responsible, and dearly love you for it. Since the traditional "thank you" note is not possible, I take this opportunity to thank you here. You have already given me so much over the years, it hardly seems adequate. But, thank you for my Treasure Book. Thank you for reaching out, caring about each other and telling stories on stage that connect us all. Thank you for putting up with this old man and affirming the "Yes!" in life. |
Thank You One and All! with much love, |
These are dear faces from as many shows as we have been able to locate. My apologies to those who have been left out and for the size and lack of quality of some of the photos. You may see more from each show at crtheater.org. |
The names that follow left a message or page in my Treasure Book. While they appear in no particular order, I am indebted to each. |
Thank You! |
Caesar Rodney Stage Crew and Thespians |
Heidi "Puddles" Pierce Nena Page Sechler Craven (Chuckles) |
Brian Austin Eli Clark-Kramer Amos Vernon Tearany Pantoja Tyler McClarnon Forrest Mason Mark Gibbs Students of Lori Major Carlin |
Sallie Hevalow Seger Meghan Sarah McLaughlin |
Erienne Kilgore Elaine Ippolito |
Rebecca Morris Katie Kazimir Kristin M. Alborn |
Marcy Patterson Gladys McCain Kerr Janet Garrett |
Romina Shaliza Mohamed Dave DeHart |
Kimberly Morris Leslie A. Sharpe Jeremy Isabella Erin Collier-Plummer |
Derek Benham Darrell Louder Leslie Knable Lauder Jennifer Morris |
Natasha Threatts Elise Knable Kathrina (Kati) Hammond Rich Alborn Harold and Linda Steele |
The Xiques Family Michele Xiques |
T.R. Gamboa Kristen N. Wood |
Aren't you glad you came? I am. |