Just want to convey my condolences to the Harper family.  I was one of Ms. Harper's students back in the 90s.  I can definitely say that Ms. Harper helped to make my transition from elementary to junior high school much more bearable.  She also is one of the few history teachers that I was able to really enjoy.  Thank you for producing an incredible human being.

Cynthia loved family outings such as Blake & RaeAnna’s wedding in B’ham. Pictured are Cynthia and her cousin James.

She was my personal “ football buddy.” Even though she was a Tiger and I was a Bulldog, we loved chatting about the games of the week and talking trash about Alabama!   I always admired her sense of fair play: she’d be the first to admit an opponent got a bum call from referees even if it meant that it would have penalized Auburn.  She loved a great play regardless of the team that made it! Fair play was important to Cynthia.  Gonna really miss her —always— but particularly next fall!

I am sad to hear of her passing.  When she was my teacher I spoke out of turn or something silly and she took me to the office and paddled me.  Yep three hits to the bum. Fast forward a few years and I visited the school for my baby sisters PTA parent night.  I was home visiting from California.  And would you know it she was my sisters teacher.  She remembered me right away.  She told me I always remember the smart kids.  Then she said what did I paddle you for, probably something small compared to what kids get away these days and don't get in trouble.  I really liked her and I can still remember her in class teaching about Mendel's genetic experiments or something else.  Well I did grow up to be a successful person with a great family and its all because there were people like her in this world.

Ms. Harper was my 7th grade Science teacher a while ago at Capitol Heights. I wasn’t the best student, but that didn’t stop her from expecting the best from me. Several years later I had the opportunity to come back to CHS and coach. During one of my first seasons coaching basketball, I had a pretty good team and Ms. Harper gave me a wonderful memory. After a hard fought home win, she came across the floor and gave me a compliment about how organized the team looked and played. It meant the world to me to know that after all these years she was still expecting the best from me. Thank you, Ms. Harper, for being a great teacher, mentor, and friend. War Eagle!

Cynthia Harper, was a great and caring teacher.  She always had a smile on her face and a kind word for the students. You will be missed.



Cheryl Kelley 

Cynthia was always concerned about how I felt in my M.S. journey, always sharing tips and coping strategies.  Her smiling face made me forget my disability and urged me to march forward in confidence.  Cynthia, I always looked forward to the pizza you brought to our pot luck.  With much love and sympathy, Melissa.

So very sorry.  Our love & prayers for you all,  Kelly O'Ferrell

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Cynthia Elizabeth Harper

February 27, 1957 – May 5, 2018

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