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Shirley Robinson of Hartland Four Corners in an undated photograph. (Family photograph)

A Life: Shirley Robinson, 1932 — 2013; ‘She Was a Natural Teacher’

Monday, June 17, 2013

Hartland Four Corners — She studied in Spain and was curious about the world far beyond her home in the Upper Valley, but what most intrigued Shirley Robinson often happened to be whatever she was discussing with a child. “She was very warm and patient with children,” said Robinson’s niece, Lisa Geberth. “She was a natural teacher. She was always encouraging people of any age to be curious about things and to learn about what they’re interested in.” Teaching is the profession to which Robinson committed herself for more than a half-century in Hartland and Windsor. She taught students of all ages, from elementary all …

Jack Fitzpatrick gets a hug from his friend Alexis Em Blanchard after they graduated in Woodstock last night.(Valley News - Maggie Cassidy)

Sunflowers And Sunshine In Woodstock

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Woodstock — Boys in green robes, girls in white, and all with sunflowers pinned above their hearts: The 87 graduates of the Class of 2013 moved in unison last night as they shifted their tassels from left to right, the sun setting over the fields behind Woodstock Union High School. It brought to …

Nandy Thompson hugs Windsor High School principal’s assistant Terri Hage after receiving her diploma last night. (Valley News - James M. Patterson)

Windsor Conquers New Tier

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Windsor — In playful protest of school officials’ decision to move commencement to the Windsor High School gymnasium, salutatorian Matthew Grimo flung open a rainbow-printed umbrella on his way to the stage last night. “Sorry about that, I was afraid it was going to rain,” he said, gaining robust applause from a full …

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