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 There was lightning and pouring rain in Meyers Park, but you wouldn't know it in the large pavilion on June 12. A party was going full swing, with Crossroad the Clown painting faces, stilt walking, lots of food and fun. Scores of people of all ages had come out to wish Sue Frahm a happy retirement.
"She was the best teacher I ever had," said Aidan Quest, 11. "She is a wonderful person." For 23 years, the last 14 of them in Lansing, Mrs. Frahm has always put "my kids" at the forefront. She believes in the importance of learning standards, but also believes it is important to conduct additional events that go beyond standards. She suggested the elementary school's "Grandparents Day," and is responsible for second graders putting on a play near the end of each school year. She has been seen around town with Lansing Recreation Department's Summer Day Campers in her wake for four summers. She has hosted an overnight for her class in June for the past several years. Her students brought sleeping bags and tents for a night of fun and camping in her back yard. She is also famous for dressing as a ghost on Halloween and greeting trick or treaters from the roof of her house.
Therese Arsenault, a 5th grade teacher said, "I can only tell you that when I was teaching 4th grade everybody talked about how they love her. She really understands children." Husband Dave Frahm, Superintendent of the Hopedale Free School District near Buffalo, says, "Sue has had a really fulfilling career in Lansing. She has always felt very supported and has loved her students." This runs both ways. "School wasn't fun before second grade, but when I got to her class she changed the whole thing," said Jack Rogers, 13. His mother added, "Sue got Jack. She knew what he needed."
Former Superintendent Ray Buckley told us, "Sue is one of our most dedicated, outstanding teachers. She loves her work." Former Elementary Principal Josh Bornstein added, "Sue's the kind of teacher who makes you say ‘Wow! That's how beautiful second grade can be.'" Sue and Dave Frahm were married in 1979, and have four children. Matt, the oldest, is following in his mother's footsteps, teaching High School in Genesco. Ben, a Cornell graduate, is a screenwriter who is relocating to Los Angeles this month. Andy has just been accepted at Cornell, and Danielle graduated from high School this year and will be attending Fredonia.
At the party Andy Frahm said, "I've always been amazed at the dedication and effort she put into teaching. I'm impressed by the hard work she puts into lesson plans and the way she teaches and relates to her students." When asked whether he had come all the way from Texas just for the party Sue's brother Bill Swart exclaimed, "Yessir, wouldn't miss it! Sue is an extra special person." The Lansing Star staff presented Mrs. Frahm with the Star Award at the party, telling the crowd, "We are very pleased to honor Sue Frahm as our July Star. For giving Lansing children the best education possible for 14 years, for always going the extra mile and making learning and playing fun, for demonstrating excellence and caring for each of ‘her kids,' Sue will be featured in July as our very first Lansing Star." 
LSO Editor Dan Veaner presents a surprised Mrs. Frahm with the Star Award 
A Serenade 
Gummy worms were a hit with the kids 
Kids weren't discouraged by the rain. The playground was busy with games and stilt walking, too. 
Robin and Chris Rogers 
The party went full blast. 
School Board member Sandy Dhimitri and Sue Frahm 
Crossroad the Clown paints faces. 
The cake was spectacular. 
This cake depicts the Elementary School where Mrs. Frahm has taught for 14 years. 
Our Star of July ---- v1i1 superstar
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