Fwd: Memory of Eugene Perry
Chip Cipolla
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Date: Sun, May 24, 2020 at 1:12 PM
Subject: Memory of Eugene Perry
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Michael Vallone
Chip,
Thanks for getting this out to all of us. Mr. Perry’s passing brought to mind our discussing, last week, how fortunate we were, to have been part of BP’s environment and the indelible personal characteristics, which we took away from it and still carry with us each day - timeless camaraderie, deep friendships, and loyalties among a group of individuals, who, in some way, shape, or form, turn up and are there for you, when you least expect it.
Speaking for myself, Mr. Gene “Coach” Perry played a definite role, in crafting a BP environment that has imprinted on us. Whilst each of us has distinct Perry thoughts or memories, please allow me to offer a few of mine.
BP taught us many things. The development of a personal fascination with learning is one that has always stood out. Think of it for a moment. If you have this fascination, you can learn anything new.
In the classroom Mr. Perry made history, and learning, come alive for me. He did so in simple fashion - by his demonstrating his love for history and by his sincere interest, in ensuring that the class understood both the facts as well as the concepts they supported.
While he did so, he expected your cooperation. Failure to pay attention might draw a “that’s not very nice!” with your name attached to it, as he flicked his wrist and pointed his thumb skyward. The bulging veins in his bicep added emphasis to his displeasure. There was no raised voice… just a point made with emphasis.
Moreover, Mr. Perry was an educator, then a coach. If you were on the football team, another rule became obvious – grades came before performing on the field.
Be it post-class or walking through a hallway, Mr. Perry made sure, to give you his time and focused interest, and to answer a question or impart greater meaning, to a concept that he had just covered.
A comment that I just read touched on Coach Perry’s being more than just Xs and Os – a spot on comment.
After being out ill for a few days, I had come back, to participate in his pre-season football weight training program. Walking up to the gym’s stage with Coach Perry, he inquired as to why I had missed the last few days of practice. After learning of my illness, he asked if I was fully up to speed. Upon my “Yes” reply, he showed his concern for a student’s health. Coach Perry told me, to take a few days, to make sure I was 100%, and make sure that I was fully caught up on the class work that I had missed.
Although I did not get to play for Coach Perry, I must think that his character trait – caring for the health and academic side of a student - was visible to any member of his football teams.
So, thank you Mr. Perry, having a positive impact then …and now.
God bless you, always.
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James Walsh
Chip,
Thanks for getting this out to all of us. Mr. Perry’s passing brought to mind our discussing, last week, how fortunate we were, to have been part of BP’s environment and the indelible personal characteristics, which we took away from it and still carry with us each day - timeless camaraderie, deep friendships, and loyalties among a group of individuals, who, in some way, shape, or form, turn up and are there for you, when you least expect it.
Speaking for myself, Mr. Gene “Coach” Perry played a definite role, in crafting a BP environment that has imprinted on us. Whilst each of us has distinct Perry thoughts or memories, please allow me to offer a few of mine.
BP taught us many things. The development of a personal fascination with learning is one that has always stood out. Think of it for a moment. If you have this fascination, you can learn anything new.
In the classroom Mr. Perry made history, and learning, come alive for me. He did so in simple fashion - by his demonstrating his love for history and by his sincere interest, in ensuring that the class understood both the facts as well as the concepts they supported.
While he did so, he expected your cooperation. Failure to pay attention might draw a “that’s not very nice!” with your name attached to it, as he flicked his wrist and pointed his thumb skyward. The bulging veins in his bicep added emphasis to his displeasure. There was no raised voice… just a point made with emphasis.
Moreover, Mr. Perry was an educator, then a coach If you were on the football team, another rule became obvious – grades came before performing on the field.
Be it post-class or walking through a hallway, Mr Perry made sure, to give you his time and focused interest, and to answer a question or impart greater meaning, to a concept that he had just covered.
Michael Vallone
Wonderful story, Jim.
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