My memories Jack Renner

High School Music Teacher 1960s

My memories of Geneva High School, though faded with time, are very positive ones.  I recall the great work ethic of the students and the interest in striving to "be the best". 

I recall the long hours put in to prepare a marching band show each week, many times having our final rehearsal at the field in rainy, muddy conditions but with total dedication on the part of band members - or was I dreaming?  Choir was no different when it came to hard work to prepare for a performance. 

It was three years out of my working life, but for me, it was much more.  I got married while at GHS, had my first child, and started a career path that shaped my direction for the rest of my professional life. 

Over the years, I have heard from a number of former students from my three years there and all with fond stories of how important music had been in their lives.  That was very rewarding and I am not sure that would have been the case in many other schools at that time. 

Mr. Renner today is the Chairman and Chief Recording Engineer of Telarc International Corporation in Cleveland, Ohio.