tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3334964106804300486.post10123195936663771..comments2013-03-20T18:56:56.618-07:00Comments on Jim in Kenya: Almost Christmas!jamesbnowakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08464066603232627866noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3334964106804300486.post-34518828488682930722013-03-20T18:56:56.618-07:002013-03-20T18:56:56.618-07:00Every once in a while if you're lucky enough, ...Every once in a while if you're lucky enough, you encounter a great person, someone who is exceptional and who leaves a lasting impression, Mr. Nowak is that person. I was fortunate to have him as a teacher at Fairport High School and still have fond memories of his Eastern Religions class. That class was more than fifteen years ago but I still remember parts of it like it was yesterday. He was an amazing teacher and an equally phenomenal human being. Mr. Nowak, you taught by example and you will truly be missed.<br />Swetha G. - Class of 1997Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03374827035794428388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3334964106804300486.post-34377105781598456992011-02-03T09:30:45.537-08:002011-02-03T09:30:45.537-08:00Mr. Nowak was a great teacher...a happy and energe...Mr. Nowak was a great teacher...a happy and energetic teacher who greeted all students with a smile every day. I always thought he was the most handsome teacher I ever had! I am so sorry to his loved ones that he died so suddenly.<br />Erin Class of '93Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10715495745869857075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3334964106804300486.post-68559344937900810112011-02-01T07:11:07.927-08:002011-02-01T07:11:07.927-08:00Jim you will be missed. Comrades as teachers, com...Jim you will be missed. Comrades as teachers, comrades as human beings on this Earth. You taught so many you lived what you preached.<br />NamasteAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01180736173402091654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3334964106804300486.post-79044541428053133342011-01-31T12:25:44.081-08:002011-01-31T12:25:44.081-08:00Thank you for everything Jemo, I will never forget...Thank you for everything Jemo, I will never forget your enthusiasm, zest for life and kindness.<br />xoxo,<br />Wendy and lil LeahUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15424411797056194523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3334964106804300486.post-4542856116388593022011-01-31T09:29:08.717-08:002011-01-31T09:29:08.717-08:00Jim Nowak was a wonderful teacher and human being....Jim Nowak was a wonderful teacher and human being. He met all of his students where they were personally, and inspired them to individual greatness. We love you, and will miss you. <br /><br />Reid H, class of 2002Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01657025991100971021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3334964106804300486.post-73904663039380368032011-01-30T14:17:04.893-08:002011-01-30T14:17:04.893-08:00In this video Jim Nowak speaks about his personal ...In this video Jim Nowak speaks about his personal philosophy and drive: http://prendismo.mobi/collection/viewclip/11379<br />He ends it saying, “I do want to be the 85-year-old guy that looks back and says, well we did some good stuff, you know. Change the world.”<br /><br />He may have only lived here on earth for 59 years, but he’s done more good stuff than most that make it to 85.<br /><br />Thank you for being a phenomenal teacher in and out of the classroom.<br /><br />Laura LB - FHS '81Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08504030285095381162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3334964106804300486.post-82031771387311355122011-01-29T19:25:05.315-08:002011-01-29T19:25:05.315-08:00Although, you were never one of my teachers, I rem...Although, you were never one of my teachers, I remember you very well! You left your mark on every person that met you! May you rest in peace.<br />Stephanie M. class of 1997Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15728857190427979792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3334964106804300486.post-46898198769227567192011-01-29T17:11:06.083-08:002011-01-29T17:11:06.083-08:00Words can't really describe what Im feeling ri...Words can't really describe what Im feeling right now. It's been too long since I saw you, for I would have been so happy to tell you that I'm now in nursing school and hope to travel to Africa to help out people there. High school was a long road for me and you helped me get through it!<br />May you rest in peace Mr. Nowak<br />namaste<br />Katie W., class of 1999Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3334964106804300486.post-43733424954489901352011-01-29T09:20:45.798-08:002011-01-29T09:20:45.798-08:00Very sad news about Jim-one of the nicest men I ha...Very sad news about Jim-one of the nicest men I have ever met! The last time I saw him he had great pictures to show me of the children in Kenya-just so enthusiastic about the work he was involved in over there. He will be missed very much, and remembered always...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3334964106804300486.post-26667726020338315222011-01-28T21:45:46.090-08:002011-01-28T21:45:46.090-08:00Namaste, Mr. Nowak. Thank you for all you have gi...Namaste, Mr. Nowak. Thank you for all you have given the world.Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525236411058846711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3334964106804300486.post-2427132161987791292011-01-28T21:22:19.401-08:002011-01-28T21:22:19.401-08:00This is very sad news. Jim and I were in the same ...This is very sad news. Jim and I were in the same high school graduating class and had a chance to speak by phone in 2009. He was doing important work and will be missed. We can be consoled by the fact that he died doing what he loved. Godspeed, Jim.Middle-aged Diva (Carol)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01568652518759320329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3334964106804300486.post-75437018212128287662011-01-28T20:42:44.940-08:002011-01-28T20:42:44.940-08:00Thank you, Mr. Nowak, for inspiring me to become a...Thank you, Mr. Nowak, for inspiring me to become a sociologist, and showing me that teaching is more than just grades and classrooms.<br /><br />Kevin Wright<br />Fairport High School 2000<br />Assistant Professor of Criminology, Arizona State UniversityAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3334964106804300486.post-73705044539236025182011-01-28T17:35:48.887-08:002011-01-28T17:35:48.887-08:00Thank you, Mr. Nowak for inspiring me to become a ...Thank you, Mr. Nowak for inspiring me to become a teacher. I will always remember Soc and Eastern Religions. I will remember my first day of high school when you came in wearing a dhoti and drew flowers on the board.<br />Thank you for teaching altruism.<br />NamasteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3334964106804300486.post-42172119272859621722011-01-28T12:05:18.146-08:002011-01-28T12:05:18.146-08:00Please Please tell me what I am hearing today is n...Please Please tell me what I am hearing today is not true! Please God, Please!thunzekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11768758806941542976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3334964106804300486.post-88299096385973170282010-12-23T08:04:34.050-08:002010-12-23T08:04:34.050-08:00Jim-Great work you are doing there in Kenya! Mar...Jim-Great work you are doing there in Kenya! Mark and I are inspired by you and how you are living your life! We'll keep track of you as you continue to do such unbelievable work for the poor and marginalized! Merry Christmas!<br />Donna and Mark HeadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3334964106804300486.post-40021783295313955822010-12-22T09:40:35.522-08:002010-12-22T09:40:35.522-08:00I am, once again, inspired by you! You are certain...I am, once again, inspired by you! You are certainly making a mark on the world and making a difference in the lives of so many. This is the 2nd time I have tracked you down over the years. I will continue to read your blog & hope to stay in touch this time. One of your former students... Debbie (Jerome) Aldersonocean-dreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00019550006685694734noreply@blogger.com