~ Reflections by Staff, Friends ~

"I was very saddened to hear of Lee's death. I remember her very well, and will never forget how bravely and graciously she coped with being among all of us obnoxious boys at SPS. She remained very sweet and delicate, but if she could hold her own with us at SPS, she was obviously tough as well."
Classmate from St. Paul's

"I shared a classroom with Lee this year and witnessed her gutsy determination and non-complaining nature in dealing with her grave illness. She was an example for me on the 'way to die.' ...

The thing I admired most was her devotion to her students. There was rarely a time when she was not sitting beside one teaching or counseling them. I feel that her last mission was to mentor and nurture her students. She loved her students at WFMS and teaching them helped sustain her." Pam Gibboney

"I'll never forget Lee's tenacity and persistence." Paulette Shockey

"Lee would walk up and down the stairs even when she was out of breath and very tired. She always wanted to make herself stronger. Lee was always looking out for the best interest of the students. I admired her for being such a strong person."
Jane Wolfinger

"Lee and I came to Frederick Public Schools together--middle aged women, and new teachers on provisional certificates who wanted to do something worthwhile with our days. We sat through the same trainings, shared ideas, and griped about the same things. I will always appreciate Lee's ability to see a situation in a unique way, give an unpopular response that made people think, go against the tide, and, above all, see the humor in everything, including her own illness. I always wanted to sit next to Lee in a meeting, because I could count on her to offer a pithy remark or wry comment.
I think about her every time I walk into the building and she's not here."
Judy Reilly

"It was a great privilege to have such a wonderful friend. Lee had a way of cheering me up, even when she had every reason to be down. She listened to others, and she thought carefully about what they said. Lee was never satisfied to accept a situation, especially if there was a chance that someone might be offended or if justice was not served. Lee cared for each and every child she taught. She was very intelligent, creative, and honest, and had a unique sense of humor that will never be forgotten. I think of Lee every day, and miss her very much." Celeste Ziniewicz

Lee Bouton's family, friends, and all those who remember her are invited to send reflections in her memory. Please send email to the address below.