The CHIEF May 2018

subsequently enrolled at Illinois State University, where he earned his degree in English. Mr. Ramseyer’s decision to teach English was primarily influenced by his time in the Fiji Islands while serving in the U.S Peace Corps. While there, he began to read more often, and was inspired to teach English by the great works of literature which he devoured. After spending a few years teaching at Eureka High School and in the Pontiac Grade School District, Mr. Ramseyer began his teaching career at PTHS, where he has remained ever since. For the last twenty-one years, our school plays and musicals have come to life under his direction. In 1999, he founded our Scholastic Bowl Team and has been sponsoring it ever since. While we may rest assured that, somewhere out there, Mr. Bohm will find a replacement for our beloved English teacher, he had better have big feet, as Mr. Ramseyer’s shoes will be nearly impossible to fill. N O M A D I C | 2 4

"OH CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN" P T H S E N G L I S H T E A C H E R R E T I R E S

By Jo s eph G i l mo r

All of us at PTHS are familiar with Tom Ramseyer. Much has been said about Mr. Ramseyer in the past, but this article is being written to celebrate his lengthy career at PTHS, as it is now coming to an end. Mr. Ramseyer, along with his wife, Mrs. Laura Ramseyer, is now retiring after many years of dedication to teaching the students of this community. After graduating from PTHS in 1979, Mr. Ramseyer enrolled at the University of Illinois with the intentions of studying Law. Soon, he learned that he had no passion for law, so he