An independent, college preparatory, co-ed, Episcopal Day School serves a community of students in grades 6-12.
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Most memorable moments as a coach? 1 } Although I came to Palmer to coach softball, the Athletic Director also asked me to coach varsity volleyball. I said sure, even though I never played volleyball and did not know anything about it. The team went 3-14 that season. Being the competitive person that I am, I went to volleyball camps, studied drill books, and was determined not to repeat that season. Three years later in 1984, 1985, and 1986, the volleyball team went to Sectionals (one game from the State tournament) winning Conference, District, and Regional titles all three years. I am very proud of the girls on those teams. 2 } In 1983, the varsity Softball team won the Conference, District, Regional, and lost 1-0 to a Broward County school in the Sectional game, one game from the state tournament. 3 } During a volleyball tournament at Westminster, Lisa served the entire game, all 15 points against Ransom Everglades. The coach, who was my friend, called his timeouts and did everything he could to break her concentration, but she just kept firing bullet serves across the net. It was amazing! Can you give us some names of former faculty who really made a difference to you and the kids? Many of the people I met at Palmer in the early days are some of my closest friends today. The following people made a big difference: MICHAEL FERGUSON Head of School, Dean of Students, Basketball Coach MARK OLIVER Basketball and Softball Coach ROBERT YARBROUGH Academic Dean JANE MILLER Middle School Head, a caring educator, and one of my mentors DAVID GOODMAN College Counselor and Coach DAVE HEWETT Athletic Director and Head Football Coach DENISE CRAIN School Counselor and a mentor to me What are students most surprised to learn about you? Most people are surprised to hear the story of my baboon encounter during my second African safari. A large male baboon entered my apartment and proceeded to rifle my suitcase looking for food. It was very scary because he was between Lisa and I. I could not get to her and she was upset and crying. What do you enjoy most regarding your connection/ communication with Alumni? More and more, many Alumni return to PTS and I enjoy seeing the former students all grown up with children of their own. So far, I have taught four students whose parent I also taught here at Palmer in the early 1980's! The subject I have mainly taught over the past 30 years has been Geography. So, in my mind, my former students are still 13 years old. It is fun to see adult Alumni and hear their stories from Palmer and the memories they have of the school while they were here. Teachers love to see the fruits of their labor in students' lives. While you are teaching, you don't always get to see their success, especially the late- bloomers. Participating in the Athletic Hall of Fame activities has enabled me to reconnect with many alums over the past few years and have wonderful talks about the good 'ole days. Many of my best friends today were the people I met in my early years at Palmer." 27 S UMME R 2018