Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: THURSDAY, July 20, 1995                   TAG: 9507200015
SECTION: NEIGHBORS                    PAGE: S-4   EDITION: METRO 
SOURCE: 
DATELINE:                                 LENGTH: Medium

ENGLISH TEACHER DESERVES CREDIT FOR THE WORK SHE DID

Recently, I read an article on Irving Cannaday, the assistant principal at Woodrow Wilson Middle School who retired this year along with the librarian, Francis Williams, and the eighth-grade English teacher, Carol Yosafat.

Yosafat was briefly mentioned in the article, but I felt she should be further acknowledged.

When I first met her, I saw her as an outdated, long-winded, boring teacher. Just a little ways into the school year, I realized that she had more to offer than met the eye. Not only was she not boring, but her class turned out to be very inspiring. She brought the monotonous subject of grammar to life with her colorful depictions of events she has experienced.

Yosafat is retiring after 351/2 years of teaching, with 30 of those years at Woodrow Wilson. She taught grammar, literature, public speaking and the importance of reading. Her former students include, not only me, but also the Rev. Nelson Harris and John Saunders of the Roanoke School Board and Judge Philip Trompeter.

In 1981, she was named "Teacher of the Year." When asked to comment on the award, she said, "Everybody should be acknowledged at sometime in their lives for the work that they have done."

I feel it's time that Carol Yosafat is acknowledged for the work that she has done in our lives.

Beth Ann Krishna

Roanoke

Dear Neighbors:

I would like to express my gratitude to and admiration for the Salem Police Department.

Several weeks ago, my house was burglarized, and I lost some important items. This episode was one incident in a series of burglaries that plagued the valley.

Recently, Det. T.B. Carroll solved the case, and the police department recovered my valuables and returned them to me. Given the troubles confronting law enforcement agencies, I want to commend our Police Department for its effective work and excellent staff.

Craig Lukezic

Salem