Earl Hicks

Posted by Sharon Seligman Lomayesva ‘78

Mr. Earl Hicks, was one of few staff members that was at Woodbridge High School from its opening until it closed in 1995.  Mr Hicks, MSgt, USAF (ret.),75, passed away on October 13th in Ipswich, England.  He was an employee of Lakenheath Elementary School at the time.  In addition to being the supply clerk, Mr. Hicks was a mentor to students, assisted with the football team, went on field trips (including when WBHS students were at the fall of the Berlin Wall.) He felt close enough to WBHS students that he had a page on the this website (whsalum.ning) where several former students contacted him.  My father, Dr. Seligman, first WBHS principal, had high regard for Mr. Hicks and considered him to be an important role model to the students.

For those wishing to send cards to the Hicks family, the address is:

Mrs. Kathleen Hicks
Rose Cottage, 28 Lonsdale Close
Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 4HB

UPDATE: Earl Hicks Obituary

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5 Responses to “Earl Hicks”

  1. Gail Schrader Says:
    November 9, 2009 at 4:56 pm | Reply

    Can anyone tell me when Susan Dillard died and her cause of death. I taught with her in 1975-76.

    thanks, Gail

    • Sharon Seligman Lomayesva Says:
      November 10, 2009 at 1:17 am | Reply

      Hi Gail,

      My dad said that Sue Dillard died of a brain tumor at least 15 maybe 20 years ago…he isn’t sure of the exact date. She was wonderful teacher and completely changed my attitude towards math!

      Regards,
      Sharon

  2. Desiree Says:
    November 9, 2009 at 7:08 pm | Reply

    Very sorry to hear of his passing though I didn’t know him. Thanks for the info Sharon, him and his family are in my prayers.

  3. Karen Schroeder Says:
    November 10, 2009 at 2:25 am | Reply

    Thank you so much for posting this. How sad that such a wonderful, sweet, kind man is gone. But what a life – and such a large family who must’ve loved him greatly. Many thoughts and prayers with them, and much love to Mr. Hicks on his journey onward.

  4. Deanne Dortch Peel Says:
    November 14, 2009 at 1:37 am | Reply

    I remember Mr. Hicks! He also worked at the commissary when I worked there as a cashier and sacker. He was a very friendly and warm man who made students feel welcomed. I had no idea he spent his life in the schools and continued to live there. Thanks for letting us know!

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