I thoroughly enjoyed Mr. Elkins' English classes in spite of the fact that he paced constantly which was a little distracting to me.  I always wondered about his yellow skin-tone - the rumor mill was that he had malaria when stationed in Vietnam. 

I had Mr. Elkins for a history class.  He taught as though we were college students, which brought out the best in me.  Of course, the "best" wasn't too stellar!  You're right...he did pace.  Wonder whatever became of him.

I had Mrs. Oertel for history.  She also was a pacer and lectured from start of class time to end without a break in order to get us ready for college classes.  I recently came across my notes from her class on the Civil War -- or more aptly the War Between the States, since no war is civil.  Surprised I kept these as history was not one of my favorite subjects at that time.