January 19, 1909 - August 26, 2002
Graduated from Lanier in 1926
"I love complicated problems."
~ Miss Margaret Gorrie ~
Quotation from the 1941 Oracle
Miss Gorrie is the sixth teacher from the left.
In Memory Of Our Poets
Miss Margaret Elizabeth Gorrie (Mathematics 1937 -1971)
Sarah Jane Marsh (Jones) (1960)
In 1958- 1960, I had algebra and trigonometry with Miss Gorrie. I loved her and her teaching. I always liked math, but she made it interesting and exciting. I remember finding out that she went to continuing education classes in math during the summers and I was impressed that she was keeping up with the latest and still learning. Because of her great teaching and example and my family support, I ended up getting an electrical engineering degree at Auburn University (2 girls vice 2000 boys) in 1960s. She was an example of an inspiring teacher.