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James Kenneth Slautich
November 19, 2014 ~ November 10, 2014 Light a Candle
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Message from Ashleigh Bell Pedersen
October 6, 2022 10:48 PM
Mr. Slautich was my tenth grade English teacher at Fairfax High School, and when I described my high school English teachers, I always said, "I got lucky when I got Mr. Slautich." I remember him for so many reasons, a few of which I'll share here:
I remember he had high expectations of us and our performance as students, and a serious, sometimes intimidating classroom presence. Then, seemingly for very little reason, his warmth would come through. He'd light up talking about characters in literature or film, or when leading a passionate classroom discussion about a scene in My Darling Clementine, or as he told us a story about his cat keeping him company as he read at home. Once, when I was struggling with a friend's death and missing countless classes, he offered me a moment of gentle compassion that I still remember almost twenty-five years later.
I also remember the thrill of learning to see films in a whole new way. Mr. Slautich had our entire sophomore class obsessed with the film Cool Hand Luke, and he's a major reason that I later took film classes in college and grad school. He's also a major reason that I became a good enough reader to later become a professional writer.
I'm very grateful for the year I spent learning from him, and I'm holding him and his family in my thoughts.
With love,
Ashleigh
I remember he had high expectations of us and our performance as students, and a serious, sometimes intimidating classroom presence. Then, seemingly for very little reason, his warmth would come through. He'd light up talking about characters in literature or film, or when leading a passionate classroom discussion about a scene in My Darling Clementine, or as he told us a story about his cat keeping him company as he read at home. Once, when I was struggling with a friend's death and missing countless classes, he offered me a moment of gentle compassion that I still remember almost twenty-five years later.
I also remember the thrill of learning to see films in a whole new way. Mr. Slautich had our entire sophomore class obsessed with the film Cool Hand Luke, and he's a major reason that I later took film classes in college and grad school. He's also a major reason that I became a good enough reader to later become a professional writer.
I'm very grateful for the year I spent learning from him, and I'm holding him and his family in my thoughts.
With love,
Ashleigh
Message from Tom Kalina
April 11, 2019 7:57 PM
So sorry for your loss. He was our high school drama teacher and was a super guy and mentor. He influenced thousands of kids through his teaching and plays. Sounds like he had a great life in Asheville and lived life to the fullest all the way.
Message from John Tiano
April 17, 2018 10:33 AM
Looking for Jim, I see your loss, and I am so very sorry and sad. Jim and I roomed together for the last two years at Alpha Phi Delta. I tried to get in touch but no luck. He was a great guy cand true friend.
John Tiano
John Tiano
Message from Tyler Martin
November 21, 2014 8:27 AM
We can celebrate his life. He made the world a better place, even as he was traveling on his Journey. God's love and Namaste.
(Jim was a powerful advocate in NAMI-WC)
(Jim was a powerful advocate in NAMI-WC)
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