Abraham Lincoln High School Alumni
San Jose, California (CA)
Granville B Basye Obituary (1907 - 1974)
Born Jun 14, 1907, Granville B Basye was faculty at Abraham Lincoln High School in San Jose, CA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Granville B Basye.
| School Role | Faculty |
| Date of Birth | Jun 14, 1907 |
| Date of Passing | Aug 02, 1974 |
| About | Much beloved English teacher and public speaking/debate coach at Lincoln High. Reported to have appeared in the movie "Gone with the Wind." Also had taught at College of the Pacific in Stockton. |
Elizabeth (sparkey) Liz Sapienza '63 said:
He was a very different teacher. I remember jumping out my seat in class when he banged the drum stick, the kind you play drums with not the eating kind, on his desk to get our attention. He directed the school drama class and the plays. He could make you smile and cry in an instant. One year for the school talent show he dressed as an old gold miner and recited the poem "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" written by Robert W. Service. He was in character and make up and thrilled us all right front he first like of the poem. "A bunch of the boys were whooping it up in the Malamute saloon;". I am 80 now and will never forget Mr. Basye. Rest well sir .
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CommentLori Novak '72 said:
He was my sisters teacher and mine also. Special person.
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CommentStephanie Stephanie Home '60 said:
One of my favorite teachers (Class of 1960). I learned a lot from Mr. Basye on how to write a story etc Great memories.
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CommentKevin Mallon '72 said:
“You, sir, are a scholar and a gentleman.” - high praise from Mr. Basye
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