Billy Ows

@RndllBrns Loved Kent. Never understood the need for the glasses in the 31st century but it’s a cool aesthetic. I forget how he earned the name, Impulse? Anyone?

My daughter insisted I get my free Starbucks drink on my birthday today. I think it was more fun seeing how happy she was to order something for me I wouldn’t have a clue how to do!

And that’s a wrap! So long Rm. 138. I’ve probably worked longer in this classroom than I’ve lived in my own house!

@TREV_electric Has it really been 20 years?! Thanks for the kind words,Trevor!

One last time…

@RobGibson86 @RegiNotreDame @MrsOws Thanks, Robbie! Nowhere near Olympic level, but not bad for an old guy.

@RegiNotreDame @MrsOws @Billy_Ows Congratulations Billy! #Mr.Ows

After spending 30 years educating students in the classrooms of RND, retiring teacher @Billy_Ows ended his final class in the best way possible.

@RidgeGreg Too kind, Greg! Can remember you in my classroom near the front of the room like it was yesterday. Proud to see you serving your community, Councillor!

Congratulations @Billy_Ows! 25 years ago, you introduced me to Shakespeare and poetry and I fell in love with them. These passions have been with me ever since. I hope everyone has a teacher like Mr. Ows. Our educators should be cherished.

@HeyBenMcLean @RegiNotreDame Thanks, Ben! I’m sure I’ll be feeling it tomorrow morning.

@YGKRoger Don’t forget massage!

Do extended health benefits like physio and chiro carry over into retirement? Asking for a dear friend @Billy_Ows 💕

@RndllBrns @PatricioRL46962 But why the codename “Impulse”?

What an amazing retirement party! Thank you Regi Family for such a memorable celebration with my fellow friends and retirees. So wonderful to see so many familiar faces. My ❤️is full.

@LucyTeves @alcdsb Thanks, Lucy!

@Billy_Ows @alcdsb Congratulations to Lorraine, Pat, Billy, and Ana. You have been some of the finest people and teachers that I have worked with and that my children had the pleasure of being taught by. You will be surely missed at RND and HC, but it is time to enjoy your new journey. Best wishes.

Such a special night. Thank you @alcdsb for the wonderful evening and to these fine folks, some of the hardest working people I know.

@YGKRoger Thanks Roger. I’m humbled if we had any hand in the fine young man you turned out to be.

Thanks for all your years of service to others. Will always cherish the time you invested in me and so many others. 💕

It was an amazing evening. Thank you OECTA Exec for a wonderful evening.

@lyonsnick13 @RegiNotreDame Thanks, Nick!

@RegiNotreDame @Billy_Ows No one can find better teachers! RND will greatly miss the two of you! I know I will.

Last teacher interview night for these two... Does retirement feel real yet?

@__michaelmurphy @MrsOws The kids are waiting for it. Thanks for the kind words, Michael. You were always an impressive student who I’ve seen become an amazing adult.

@MrsOws I count myself as very fortunate to have had Mr Ows as my English teacher, and I’m sure that generations of RND students would share that sentiment. …I’d also bet on him having enough energy left over for a couple cartwheels.

This man works harder than anyone I know and even near the end of a long career, he is still giving his last three classes all he has! The question will be whether he has one set of cartwheels left in him! 😳🤣

@LeoFatherlbyrne @MrsOws What a memory you have, Fr. Leo! That was 26 years ago. Amazing you are, as always.

@MrsOws Retirement ?. Why I remember your wedding. I even remember the hymn while the bride walked down the aisle ……… something like “before the sun was born or rivers flowed you called us each by name.” Happy retirement. Father Leo

@peach51rose I think a coffee together is long overdue, Friend.

As if I needed reminding, but my wife surprised me with this little gift this weekend. Well, if Jesus can stick it out 40 days in the desert…Seriously, it’s getting real!

@KimMcFarlane14 Thanks, Kim!