Linda Darlene Meggers

I found the Class of '64 website late and thus far have been content to  check in and see what many of my class mates are doing.  When i read the posting about Mrs. Kahla, i knew that i needed to add my voice to many of yours in saying what she meant to me.

As i have progressed through life, i am more and more thankful for the teachers at Waltrip that i was so fortunate to have had in my life.  Several of them have had a lasting impact on my life and the path that i took. i think of them often.  Judy Kahla is right at the top of the list.  Like Beau, I entered Mrs. Kahla's class with great trepidition but I did not have his gift for humor.  It was hard for me to volunteer an answer in class let alone to think of getting in front of a class to give a speech.  My Dad insisted that i take the class my senior year.  There were many sleepless nights before it would to be my turn to get in front of the class. She was a wonderful teacher and she helped my overcome much of that.  I still get nervous before giving a speech....but no one in the audience knows that.  During my working years at the University of Georgia and work with the Georgia General Assembly, i have countless speeches and taught many training classes.  Before each of these, i give silent thanks in my heart to Judy Kahla.  The world is a lesser place with her pacing.