Walking with DK
His subject was one of the more interesting things in first year at SLU Boys High. He introduced us to Baden Powell - the founder of scouting - and taught us a marching song with the lyrics "walking with BP" in it. Though I was not a boy scout, the name of Baden Powell stuck and I imagined how it would have been great to go on camping trips and practice what is taught you on tying ropes and such in the great outdoors. As such, we were kept mainly in the classroom since we weren't really scouts. But still, this component of the Youth Development Program capturd my imagination.
Mr. Dick Kitma was the reason why Scouting became such an adventure, even if it was held indoors. He loved his job, and it showed in how he taught his students. His enthusiasm was contagious.
When I saw this in the Obituaries last weekend, memories of more than 20 years ago flooded back. He always had a smiling face and was one of the better teachers of his time.
Thank you, sir, for the lessons and for making school an adventure.
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Posted in: Boys High on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at at 12:32 AM
