The following poem was written by Jack Goff, Class of 1966, as a tribute to the teachers at their 40^th Class Reunion held over DHS Homecoming weekend, September 14-16, 2006.

TEACHERS…GOTTA LOVE ’EM !

If it were not for teachers,

Where would we be?

Traveling down life’s highway,

No smarter than a flea.

If it were not for teachers,

On a corner we might stand,

With a sign reading “Need Food”

And a tin can in our hand.

If it were not for teachers,

And the knowledge they did sow,

Challenging us to strive for more

And helping us to grow.

If it were not for teachers,

A better life could pass us by,

We could find ourselves years down the road,

Trying not to cry.

So let us honor our teachers,

On this night of celebration,

We thank you for a job well done,

We salute your dedication.

Teachers present at the Class of 1966 reunion were:

Dr. Henry Scott

Dr. Bill Blankenship

Verna Blood

Roger Hanson

Gregory Roman

Dr. Francis Willis