Thursday, January 6, 2022
Unfortunately, I never had Mr. Hall as a teacher, since I believe I graduated the year before he began his teaching career at PHCS. I was able to make a connection with him as I was able to substitute teach at PHCS while attending college at Potsdam State. On a number of occasions I would ask for guidance from him and other teachers. He graciously offered his opinions and suggestions, but always in a manner that made it seem like I had come up with the answers- a sign of a great teacher and mentor. I believe we were able to make a connection because he recognized I was beginning my career in education, just like he was. His guidance and friendship are something that I will always remember. Like others,I remember being totally mesmerized by his stories and recollections of his promising baseball career. His storytelling skills were superb and his recollections were never done in a bragging or superior-than-thou tone. He was humble. His golfing prowess was well known and those stories were equally as entertaining. Based on the remembrances of his former students, Mr Hall had a tremendous and lasting influence on his students. Rest In Peace, Mr. Hall. NY Yankee Nation and PHCS Nation are greatly saddened by your too early passing.
