I became the Archivist for BHS in 2005, and that is my continuing position there. I worked with a number of brilliant people but one person stands out and that is Rick, your dad. I hardly knew him, except as a student, and the son of MaryAnn and Rick, Sr.
Due to employees needing more space, my office was moved into a tiny area in the main office area. I needed a larger file cabinet, and asked around...for assistance. One day, (I had been praying for an harmonious space) when your dad walked in, and said, "Hi, Mrs. Craft, I am now the one who heads up the Finance for the school. If you need items, etc, please let me know." Before the day ended I had a file cabinet, and it was the perfect size. I soon realized that "Mr. Peters" was efficient in his position, and treated everyone with respect. After months of working together, I asked if he would please call me "Edna." He said he could never do that, as he had always held me as "special," and with respect. Imagine, it took a year before he addressed me as 'Edna.' When he heard that my chair was not very comfortable, he surprised me with a new, comfortable chair. As our friendship grew, I began receiving a family Christmas card with several photos. I loved being included in his family friendship, and kept the photo in a special place on my desk. That pleased him a lot.
Though I worked with your mom when she was a bus driver, it was your dad whom I became close with. One day, at our famed Country Fair, he said the display I had set up for Alumni was friendly and also professional. On a certain afternoon, your dad visited me in my office, and asked if I could use his help to cart down all the alumni materials and help set up my booth? I was so surprised and said I would welcome his help. Imagine my surprise when he walked into my office at around 8:30am and loaded his car with loads of items, and helped me set it all up. Now, I want to share a thought: Your b'day isn't about celebrating that you are older, but to welcome a new beginning. Give up any angst of yesterday and welcome the opportunity to embrace NOW. You are loved, too. xxoo Edna Craft