Calm Dignity

Jonathan Pearce was my senior English teacher as well as a family friend. He pushed me in English class to a point where I was much better prepared for college. He even gave me a summer reading list to keep me educated. I slogged through that list and realized I had a lot more to learn. He very quietly attended various family events and gave his support to our family including speaking at my father's service. I got the thrill of having him talk to my eighth graders about several of his novels he had written and I had had them read. I will miss his calm dignity and wisdom and friendship.

~Donna Swagerty Shreve