tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post7325657543990781499..comments2024-03-04T08:15:23.887-06:00Comments on JOYFUL REFLECTIONS: My Hero--Virginia McChesneyBetsy Banks Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-76442081328783248642009-07-25T18:16:30.940-05:002009-07-25T18:16:30.940-05:00One of my Great Grandmothers was a Mac but I don&#...One of my Great Grandmothers was a Mac but I don't think she was musical. She sounds like quite the gal.Cicero Singshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438108795744902961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-74499422621593243052009-07-25T13:35:50.439-05:002009-07-25T13:35:50.439-05:00This is a lovely tribute to Mrs. Mac. Sounds like...This is a lovely tribute to Mrs. Mac. Sounds like she was a wonderful and dedicated person.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-70068551828868729182009-07-25T03:29:39.760-05:002009-07-25T03:29:39.760-05:00Betsy that is a wonderful story of a remarkable wo...Betsy that is a wonderful story of a remarkable woman. She certainly made a lasting impression on her students.<br /><br />My teacher was Mrs. Kilgore, my high school chemistry and physics teacher. She taught me to think for myself and have faith in my abilities. <br /><br />JudySquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-81316453335690075242009-07-24T02:15:47.273-05:002009-07-24T02:15:47.273-05:00What a wonderful story and tribute to Mrs. Mac. I...What a wonderful story and tribute to Mrs. Mac. I wish I could say I had a wonderful teacher that influenced my life but I cannot. I did go to a couple of great elementary schools and a tiny all girls high school and had lots of fun along the way.<br />You are so talented in so many ways Betsy. <br /><br />MBSmall City Sceneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12307313549480618415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-53683448204272881222009-07-24T01:01:24.844-05:002009-07-24T01:01:24.844-05:00I so enjoyed your story, Betsy. She sounds like a ...I so enjoyed your story, Betsy. She sounds like a wonderful lady. I just adored my first piano teacher, Miss Cannon, who was also my third grade teacher. She was really such a wonderful influence in my life and I have often wondered where she is and what she is doing today. Your post has really inspired me to take some action! :)Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604536010155948430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-64555101575869808382009-07-23T23:19:09.114-05:002009-07-23T23:19:09.114-05:00A wonderful tribute Betsy !
It's so special wh...A wonderful tribute Betsy !<br />It's so special when a person influences you throughout your entire life, not only you, but many others.<br />What a lovely lady she must have been, how fortunate you were, to have her in your life !A Brit in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-36160807279585009462009-07-23T20:13:35.158-05:002009-07-23T20:13:35.158-05:00A wonderful tribute to one of the unsung heroes of...A wonderful tribute to one of the unsung heroes of your youth. I loved band, too, and was sorry when I got to college and didn't have time for it. Band teachers have to have a lot of patience!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02890796903959709429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-2534603992575373962009-07-23T19:32:00.378-05:002009-07-23T19:32:00.378-05:00She sounds like a wonderful lady. Teachers like t...She sounds like a wonderful lady. Teachers like that are few and far between!!I Am Woodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103866761536902069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-77980006507374997202009-07-23T18:43:24.884-05:002009-07-23T18:43:24.884-05:00I had a Virginia Chesney in my life (about 35 year...I had a Virginia Chesney in my life (about 35 years ago) and I took a double take. For a second I thought you were posting about her. How funny!<br /><br /><a href="http://leedrasphotosforfun.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Leedra’s Photos For Fun</a>Leedrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04914177127665868671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-10488742270580133132009-07-23T18:03:19.953-05:002009-07-23T18:03:19.953-05:00great post and great photos, thanks for posting th...great post and great photos, thanks for posting them.<br /><br />Gill in CanadaGill - That British Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456247587052149765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-48401279296784003052009-07-23T17:52:16.648-05:002009-07-23T17:52:16.648-05:00Nice. Many of us have been deeply influenced by th...Nice. Many of us have been deeply influenced by that special teacher. Take the time to look them up & say "thank you" while (if) they are still alive.EcoRoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07294159049375690786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-16294741491026410842009-07-23T17:12:19.509-05:002009-07-23T17:12:19.509-05:00Betsy, so sweet of to to honor this woman who gave...Betsy, so sweet of to to honor this woman who gave so much and touched so many including you!<br /> xoxoCarol Murdockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749285023748227382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-66744445214270210692009-07-23T15:41:12.036-05:002009-07-23T15:41:12.036-05:00Hello Betsy,
What a lovely story! My Thomas playe...Hello Betsy,<br /><br />What a lovely story! My Thomas played the French Horn in his school days. I loved looking at your photos..How fun to have all of that to share.<br /><br />As a military brat I never stayed in any one school for more than 2 years..yep, see I told you I have traveled FOREVER! hahaha I don't have any regrets of my travels but I do miss all the baggage I've lost along the way. <br /><br />My mom just recently sent me a box of old family pictures...of course, I haven't a clue of who is who!<br /><br />Have a lovely day,<br />StephanieStephanie Suzanne Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17121430170088480348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-26782350305591263542009-07-23T15:17:06.072-05:002009-07-23T15:17:06.072-05:00Oh Betsy I LOVE this post! So wonderful! You never...Oh Betsy I LOVE this post! So wonderful! You never know who you will touch! I love it! I hope oneday someone will think of me this way. So wonderful!Dirt Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02738312834526690841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-13113410047225824442009-07-23T15:09:04.872-05:002009-07-23T15:09:04.872-05:00Great story about your hero, Betsy. Great idea, t...Great story about your hero, Betsy. Great idea, too.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03076978036919134529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-87769773973531573432009-07-23T14:52:00.064-05:002009-07-23T14:52:00.064-05:00What a great woman she must have been. I agree wi...What a great woman she must have been. I agree with another commentor, it would be great if someone in her family could read this.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14742702142412947929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-66656144340697742502009-07-23T14:28:56.360-05:002009-07-23T14:28:56.360-05:00That is a fantastic tribute to a special Lady.I su...That is a fantastic tribute to a special Lady.I sure hope some of her family get to read this.<br /> Blessings,RuthRuth's Photo Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10906250839947271541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-53008490300616388082009-07-23T14:27:15.483-05:002009-07-23T14:27:15.483-05:00Betsy,
What a wonderful tribute to an outstanding ...Betsy,<br />What a wonderful tribute to an outstanding teacher. Sounds as though Mrs. Mac really had the interests of her students at heart. I'm so glad you have those memories of her and she was a great influence on your life. She will live on through her students. Fantastic post!Brenda Kay Ledfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03077314514118637590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-85067093817716981832009-07-23T14:19:34.840-05:002009-07-23T14:19:34.840-05:00Great story of your musical background. Isn't ...Great story of your musical background. Isn't it sad that so much of thsee creative studies are cut from school budgets and activities now!Deborah Godinhttp://notesfromthecloudmessenger.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-9258827970514354172009-07-23T14:07:44.806-05:002009-07-23T14:07:44.806-05:00I loved reading about Mrs. Mac and seeing the grea...I loved reading about Mrs. Mac and seeing the great pictures! <br /><br />Now I see that we have more in common than living in TN - I played the clarinet in the band from 7th-12th grade. I made All-West TN Jr. High Band in the 9th grade and I had a few solos too. We had a great director, but he didn't have quite the impact on me that Mrs. Mac had on you!<br /><br />Oh, and I haven't played a clarinet since high school either! I wonder if we still remember how?Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186808429759584284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-71898565144748119502009-07-23T11:37:53.169-05:002009-07-23T11:37:53.169-05:00A wonderful tribute to a wonderful woman. You wer...A wonderful tribute to a wonderful woman. You were blessed to know her and have her in your life and it sounds like you knew that from the beginning.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-34535743630610707042009-07-23T11:34:14.425-05:002009-07-23T11:34:14.425-05:00What a sweet tribute to a lady who accomplished so...What a sweet tribute to a lady who accomplished so much and poured her life into so many young people. I enjoyed this story. <br />I wonder how many women band directors there were during those years. I'm sure she was a pioneer. I always hear of men band directors.<br />Thanks for sharing the pictures and giving us a glimpse into this awesome woman's life.<br />♥<br />JoyJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11198238631600746173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-48722722598733290132009-07-23T11:14:07.625-05:002009-07-23T11:14:07.625-05:00I'd like to think that she can actually 's...I'd like to think that she can actually 'see' your story about her. As a teacher, I can just hope that I have influenced somebody along the way and that they remember me like you remember her. <br />Hey, must have been neat wearing gowns to play in the band! It's so different these days.Elenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377371859667172825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-90867293286051018882009-07-23T10:29:22.159-05:002009-07-23T10:29:22.159-05:00What a great story and tribute to your inspiration...What a great story and tribute to your inspiration.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03046185769415629274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-87877831626759816152009-07-23T10:26:31.617-05:002009-07-23T10:26:31.617-05:00What a wonderful tribute to a seemingly selfless g...What a wonderful tribute to a seemingly selfless giving woman. WOW. she accomplish so much and gave so much. You are blessed to have been a student of hers Betsy.Busy Bee Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115487928147732314noreply@blogger.com