I had the rare privilege of being one of Mr. Leith’s students in 1965 when I was in the 7th grade. I was a horrible student as I was an undiagnosed dyslexic. Due to my learning challenges I’m afraid that I was also a horrible child! Yet Mr. Leith never, ever gave up on me. I wish I could say that I was open to his encouragement and support but at that tender age I simply wasn’t capable of being open. It was only in my adult years that I came to understand what an exceptional and caring individual Mr. Leith truly was. As I made my way through life I thought about his efforts and great support often. The timing in these matters is never perfect but I’ve come to realize how blessed I was to have this man in my life if not for just a few years. My only hope is that he truly felt how valued he was by all those he did his very best to work with!
In Response to: Donald M. Leith ’57