Comments on: Sammy Day Named Northview Teacher Of The Year

By: Coach Lutz

Coach Lutz — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 00:36:39 +0000

Coach Day,
Congrats, sorry this is late, but better late than ever. You were a great guy when we coached together at Ernest Ward. I thought you were teacher and coach of- the-year back in those days. (1986-90).

Jeff lutz
West De Pere HS

By: Monica Wilson Purvis - EWHS Class of 1985

Monica Wilson Purvis - EWHS Class of 1985 — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 03:44:30 +0000

Congratulations Coach Day! It is a great honor to have had you as a teacher — not only for Drivers’ Ed, but 8th grade Science. You made Science fun . I guess my driving group was boring — I don’t remember any exciting stories. I do remember that you did not give A’s for the driving part of class. You said “nobody drove perfect!” But that was certainly a fair statement (even though I did not like it at the time!). But you were fair in everything that I remember you being a part of. PS — I think it is a great testiment to read all of these positive statements reflective of your long teaching/mentoring/caring career. Thank you for being a positive role model above and beyond a good teacher and coach. May God bless you with many good retirement years!

By: Natalie Day Sandoval

Natalie Day Sandoval — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:03:39 +0000

Dad, I’m so proud of you. You are so deserving of this award for all of your hard work and dedication on and off the field. I feel so blessed to have you has a father. I have to say, as much as you’ll be missed, I’m excited for your retirement. Now you’ll have plenty of time to help the babies, Samuel and Sawyer with baseball, fishing, and whatever life lessons you can throw their way. I love you dad and Congratulations.

By: graduate

graduate — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:43:42 +0000

Coach Day: A name that brings back fond memories for me. I’ve kept up with you over the years and I want you to know that you were a fatherly influence in my life. You always had a dry sense of humor that made me smile. You have walked those hallways of Ernest Ward and Northview many-a-time and I’m actually not quite sure how they will make it without you. Know that you are loved and respected by many-especially those students who were lucky enough to get to know you. Best of luck to you!

By: Favorite Driving Group :]

Favorite Driving Group :] — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:00:03 +0000

Congratulations Coach Day! You’re the best teacher and really deserve this award. :] Driving with you has been so much fun. I honestly think our group might have killed anyone else that tried to teach us to drive. We ran off the road a couple million times, argued about complete stops just as many, and kept you up to date on all the dude drama and gossip. We hope we’ve made as much of an impression as you have on us. Enjoy retirement and know we’ll miss you our next two years at Northview!!!
<3 Love your Favorite Driving Group

By: mercyme

mercyme — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:12:08 +0000

Congratulations Sandra!!! You finally raised Sammy right Behind every good man is a multi-talented, hard-working woman. Sammy, congratulations on your job and, even more–your terrific family. Now you have time for many more intense penny poker games…..wish Teddy was still here to take your money Arelene

By: Cathy Davis

Cathy Davis — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:59:32 +0000

WOW!! Coach Day!! What a great name to a great man that has GREAT memories in my mind!! You sure made a difference in my life and I have thought of you often over the years!! You so deserve this honor and I’m sure there are years past that you were the Teacher of the Year as well. Sure wish we had a Coach Day down here in Sarasota that could teach my daughter to drive when it comes time. Im sure it won’t be as much fun for her as it was for all of us who were lucky to have you as our teacher!! Much love, hugs and kisses!!! God speed my friend

By: Pam Morgan

Pam Morgan — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:44:12 +0000

CONGRATS Sammy…….You have truly been a blessing in so many peoples lives. You truly deserve this honor. Best wishes in your retirement.

By: anon

anon — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:00:23 +0000

Your top-shelf Coach, we had alot of laughs & a few tears. Let’s see how your memory is working…..35 years later…..You were called to the office for a phone call, best I recall. Upon returning, and continuing the lesson, you discovered large spit balls (wet paper) on the class room ceiling, which was just a prank back then, that began to fall to the floor. I think 5 of us honest young boys admitted to it. 4 recieved a paddling & the 5th one kept moving into the desk, which we had to hang onto, knowing you could swing that board pretty dang hard. You got so tickled & was laughing but you still paddled me anyway. Are you remembering yet??? Then, about 25 years later you questioned my daughter “Has your daddy already been letting you drive??? Ha! Ha! You better be glad some of those kids had some prior experience or you would have had to go out on a medical a long time back!!!! I just wish the schools had more teachers & coaches like yourself. I also wish things were more like “way back then”, more kids were more respectful when they knew they’d get tuned up. Numerous times while talking about old times with my old classmates your name has come up as being a favorite and usually a comical story involved. I could go on & on but I’ll just tip my hat to you coach, JOB WELL DONE!!!!!! Your friend, Bennie

By: Michael Pennington

Michael Pennington — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:21:47 +0000

Congrats Coach Day. You have always been an inspiration and great representative for our school and our area. Thanks for all you did for us on the softball, baseball and football fields, in the classroom and, most of all in our lives. We are all better people after knowing you.

Best piece of advice you ever gave me…..”play the hop. Don’t let the hop play you.”. Great advice that I still use today.

Michael Pennington
Ernest Ward Class of 1984
State Baseball Champs 1982