Monday, March 13, 2023
When I was in the ninth grade I attended Thora B Gardiner Junior High in Oregon City, Oregon. I had the good fortune to have Mrs. Swartley for Physical Science. I was never fond of science however Mrs. Swartley loved the subject and taught it well. When you have the good fortune to have a teacher that enjoys what they do it spreads to the students. Sadly, I was browsing yearbooks and I decided to google her when I saw her photo. I am sorry for the family’s loss. I am sure that her enthusiasm carried over into all of her life. She was a delight!
