In Memory OfSusan Jarrell1966-2012

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SOURCEJanuary 31, 2012

IN MEMORIAM

French teacher Susan Jarrell never failed to wear a smile every time she sighed “tu es tard,” or “c’est bon,” . She laughed all the time, even

when her students were a little too hyped up. But if there’s one thing everyone who had the chance of having Madame Jarrell knew it was that above anything… she cared.

“She showed devotion and sincere interest in each one of us,” sophomore Chase Heinemann said. For Heinemann and many other French students, Jarrell was more than a happy face they saw for an hour a day, she was a friend.

Junior Harrison Bach, also in Jarrell’s sixth hour, bonded with Jarrell over the summer trip students had the opportunity to take to Quebec.

“I remember the one time Madame was mad at me on the trip, she was at my hotel room door laughing,” Bach said. “She was the nicest person ever. She never raised her voice.”

Junior Marley Watson also attended the Quebec trip and had plans of traveling to France with Jarrell and two other French students this summer.

“The trip obviously won’t be the same,” Watson said. “But we’re planning to enjoy the 15 days we’re there and learn French in memory of her.”

Along with her students, many staff members got to know Jarrell and became close with her in the short two year time she taught at Stoney.

With most students in Spanish, teacher Bethany Dunning

spent time with Jarrell working on making the German and French classes special for the select number of students who took the class.

“We both knew how important the relationships were with our students because we both have the same kids year after year,” Dunning said.

Students assure that Jarrell made the best French experience possible for them. Able to enjoy French proverb journals every Monday, listening activities every Thursday and French music Fridays, students recall Jarrell making the experience amusing as well as beneficial.

“Every Friday when we listened to music videos, Madame would sing along and dance,” Heinemann said. “She was always so happy to be teaching us the language she loved most.

Watson, who got the longest experience with Jarrell being in the fourth level class, had the chance to speak in memory of her at the hockey game against Rochester United, a game dedicated to Jarrell.

“I’ll miss your smile Madame,” Watson said. “French won’t be the same without you.”

Adams teacher Robin Weiten who’s known Jarrell for years also spoke on her behalf.

“Jarrell taught us lessons of French, friendship and love.” In her brief time teaching at Stoney, Jarrell left a mark on

the school which students and staff can only honor. She taught students more than language. She educated them on life lessons and noble morals. She left a legacy that will never be forgotten and a happy-go-lucky attitude that students and staff will miss.

“At the end of the day, I really just miss my friend,” Dunning said.

by Courtney Bourgoin

Lifestyles TeamCharities for Madame JarrellBowl-a-thonFebruary 9th, 2012, 6:30 p.m.Avon North Hill LanesContact Matt Hougton(248) 875 2305

Charity WeekFeb. 6- Feb. 11

Bracelets (R.I.P Madame Jarrell)Contact Christina McAllister(248) 416 0815

Music ensemble Motif concertFriday January January 27th, 2012, 8 p.m.Adams High SchoolTickets- Adult: $15 Student: $10

Individual Donations can be brought to Mr.Goralski

Already DonatedBig Green Gig $1,000Lemonade Stand $150Varsity Cheerleading competition $1,000Rochester United v Stoney Hockey Game $900

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(Photo illustration by Nick Cruz)