Almost 39 years later, Brother David Taylor is retiring from teaching seminary. He taught at South High 1974-1980, Pleasant Grove Jr. High 1980-2013 and Monticello High 1994-1995.
He's touched our lives not only in seminary but in the community and among the many friends that visited the Taylor residence. Please share your thoughts, experiences, etc. on this blog.
I'll never forget scripture mastery bingo and BT bucks. The 2 scriptures I never forgot from the class were - for behold this is my work and my glory to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of men http://www.lds.org/scriptures/pgp/moses/1.39?lang=eng and the Lord called his people zion because they were of one heart, one mind, dwelt in righteousness and there were no poor among them. https://www.lds.org/scriptures/pgp/moses/7.18?lang=eng I never beat him in chess or basketball for an A, but finally beat him years later in ping-pong for family bragging rights. Thanks for being the best dad and an inspiring teacher. Scott Taylor
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Brother Taylor was absolutely the best seminary teacher I ever had in all my seminary years. He always reminded us to have a prayer in our hearts, and I have always tried to follow that advice. I remember one time when I was asked to pick and lead the song. I'm not sure Brother Taylor appreciated my choice of Rock of Ages simply due to the fact that it is also a Def Leppard song, however he allowed me to continue with the song. I also remember Brother Taylor being one of the best baseball coaches I ever had the opportunity to play for. Thank you for all the memories and all the life lessons sir. I hope you enjoy retirement cause you definitely deserve it after all those years of bringing good into the lives of your students. Brian Hunter
ReplyDeleteBrother Taylor, I so glad to hear you are retiring but sad for future kids who don't get to learn from you. You moved your family to Monticello my senior year and I don't think you realize the impact you had on my life. Thanks for that sacrifice. I have so many fun memories with the Taylor family. I hope you enjoy your retirement and you can find time to come play golf with me if you make it down this way. Love ya
ReplyDeleteThe best seminary teacher in the world! I'll never forget the Big-Wheeler victorious champion! Brother Taylor always made us smile and laugh. The greatest thing about him was that he was able to help us, rascals find a connection between living the Gospel of Jesus Christ and having fun while living it. I will never forget the impact that his lessons on Alma the younger had on me. I learned things during that time that became very personal to me and have changed my life since. I will forever be grateful for Bro. Taylor's ability to be a facilitator of the spirit, in order to help me learn for myself through the Holy Ghost. Thank you so much Bro. Taylor!
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I loved having Brother Taylor in 9th grade. I still remember multiple lessons that he taught, and think about them often. I even shared some of them on my mission with those who we were teaching. I am very blessed to have been able to learn some precious truths from a man who magnified his calling and was an example that we could always look to. Thank you, Brother Taylor! -Robyn (Infanger)Harris
ReplyDeleteBrother Taylor! What an amazing teacher. He knew his students and he remembers them over 20 years later! When I went in to the Jr. High Seminary for a P/T conference for one of my own kids I stopped to say hi. Saying "You probably don't remember me..." But he did!! I will never forget his love of the gospel and his excitement at teaching it. It came through in his lessons and his countenance.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your retirement Bro. Taylor!! Although I bet you have a ton of adventures ahead.
Brother Taylor, I have such wonderful memories of my first year of Seminary. It was Book of Mormon, and I still have a bunch of those scripture mastery verses memorized. I also still have (27 years later) several "Happiness is..." cards that you gave me. That was also the year you had your insulin reaction during class and Wade (somebody) had to drive you home. :) Thank you so much for the path you set me on--one of gaining a testimony and loving the scriptures. I wouldn't have been the same. I knew you loved the scriptures and that you loved me. It made all the difference.
ReplyDeleteHappy retirement!
Jessica Jacobs Fluckiger
P.S. I now have seven kids, and the oldest two are in Seminary! :)
Bro Taylor,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on retiring! I was in your 9th grade seminary class at PGJR and looked forward to going to your class. You taught me the songs to remember the Old and New Testaments chapters. I can't tell you how many times I've sang that song in my head when looking up scriptures, thanks to you. You always made seminary interesting and fun and cared individually about all your students. You had great ways to help us remember scripture mastery, and great incentives like BT. Bucks to motivate us.
That year I specifically remember you taught us a lot about the Saviors life in the Bible. I can honestly say that being in your wonderful seminary class was a huge building year of my testimony of the Savior and gospel. I can't thank you enough for helping my testimony grow through seeing your great example, testimony, and teaching abilities through the spirit and love for your students. You truly are an amazing teacher. I also have many great memories hanging out at the Taylor's home in High school. What a great family you have raised, I think the world of you and the Taylor Family! Enjoy being Retired!!! Annie Williams Fralick