I really hope someone who knows Mrs. Ingram's family could pass this along to her. I am the 5th of 8 children, 4 of whom attended WYHS (3 ahead of me)... and I went to visit Mrs. Ingram to discuss the idea of attending college. The conversation:
1. Mrs Ingram: what classes do you enjoy?
2. Me: Math
3. She shuts my file and says "apply to Miami University in Oxford, OH and go into their Computer Science / Systems Analysis program" - shuts my file...
4. Can I afford to go there? Where is it? Can I get into college?
5. She gives me the financial aid applications and gives me a brochure about Miami University...
I applied to Miami, no visit, no orientation, (no website virtual tour back then)... here I am after a 30+ year career in IT, loving what I do and thankful for her guidance. I would not be here today, preparing for an early retirement, looking back on a successful career without her gut instincts and candor. Thank you Mrs. Ingram - truly what a "guidance counselor" is all about -- this was nowhere on my radar.
J Dentner (1967)
"Marty" was the sweetest lady. Always a kind word and also words to inspire and encourge. She is sadly missed by all who knew her. Thanks Mrs. Ingram.
Joe Federer (1978)
I really hope someone who knows Mrs. Ingram's family could pass this along to her. I am the 5th of 8 children, 4 of whom attended WYHS (3 ahead of me)... and I went to visit Mrs. Ingram to discuss the idea of attending college. The conversation:
1. Mrs Ingram: what classes do you enjoy?
2. Me: Math
3. She shuts my file and says "apply to Miami University in Oxford, OH and go into their Computer Science / Systems Analysis program" - shuts my file...
4. Can I afford to go there? Where is it? Can I get into college?
5. She gives me the financial aid applications and gives me a brochure about Miami University...
I applied to Miami, no visit, no orientation, (no website virtual tour back then)... here I am after a 30+ year career in IT, loving what I do and thankful for her guidance. I would not be here today, preparing for an early retirement, looking back on a successful career without her gut instincts and candor. Thank you Mrs. Ingram - truly what a "guidance counselor" is all about -- this was nowhere on my radar.
joe federer '82
Mike Workman (1971)
Hope you're resting peacefully Mrs. Ingram. I remember when you were my counselor