Miss Allison Caimi
(August 25, 1983 - March 17, 2006)
Unfortunately the family and friends of a student teacher at HPAE met with tragedy when Miss Allison Caimi was involved in a fatal car accident while traveling from Penn State University to HPAE Friday morning, March 17th. Miss Caimi was a student teacher teaching in Mrs. Filson's 5th grade class. Her unique personality and professionalism will be missed by all.
Highland Park held their memorial service for Miss Caimi on Tuesday, March 21st.This ceremony began with kind words from principal Dr. Joe Maginnis and the lighting of four candles. These candles were lit by:
Mrs. Filson - fifth grade cooperative teacher
Miss Kelly Bucca - student teacher with Mrs. Kauffman's fiftth grade
Miss Maria Bednash - student teacher with Mrs. Davis's kindergarten
Mrs. Dee Stout - Penn State supervisor in charge of elementary student teachers
Student sentiments were then shared by many fifth grade students (listed below)
We at Highland Park have all been blessed by
her presence and our lives are better for knowing her.
A TRIBUTE TO MISS CAIMI
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Four Candles for You By Unknown The first candle represents our grief. The pain of losing you is intense. It reminds us of the depth of our love for you. The second candle represents our courage. To confront our sorrow, To comfort each other, To change our lives. The third candle we light in your memory. For the times we laughed, The silly things you did, The caring and joy you gave us. The fourth candle we light for our love. We light this candle that your light will always shine.
We cherish the special place in our hearts That will always be reserved for you. We thank you for the gift Your living brought to each of us. We love you. We remember you.
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Student Sentiments were shared by: Sierra Smith While she was with us, Allison loved life to the fullest, participating in many service-orientated activities outside of the school day. She had countless friends and was always the first to be counted on when a family member or acquaintance needed a shoulder to lean on. Among her hobbies, she enjoyed reading, writing, poetry, and creating artistically. In 1999, Allison was recognized at the Palmer Museum of Art for her essay; “Great Teachers: Making a Difference.” In it she expressed her appreciation of teachers and the teaching profession. At the time of her passing Allison was on the verge of continuing her efforts to make a difference as a teacher of young people. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is, in addition to her parents, Dr. John J. and Cindy L. (Sasala) Caimi, survived by one brother, Adam Caimi, of Herdon, VA; maternal grandparents, Albert and Mary Sasala of Coral; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Adeline Caimi, of Ridgway; and many aunts and uncles and cousins. From the Daily Press at St. Marys, PA
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