Benjamin was a regular at Glenn C. Marlow Elementary School.
Benjamin, a rabbit in Gigi McGill's classroom at Mills River Elementary School, recently passed away at the age of 11.
The furry little guy lived there for the past nine years, and before that, he attended Mills River Elementary for two years. Benjamin was the class bunny for Gigi McGill's classes. On Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at the ripe old age of 11, Benjamin died.
"I never knew a rabbit could be so much fun," said McGill.
Born May 31, 1997, Benjamin was won as a prize at a fair by one of McGill's former students, Tony Bonetti. McGill later adopted Benjamin. He was litter-box trained and was free to roam the classroom, although he stuck to the carpet.
"He quickly became a beloved classroom pet, bringing lots of smiles and love to the many students who had the opportunity to enjoy him in their classroom, and to the many other who often stopped by just to visit," said McGill.
A social creature, Benjamin followed McGill around the classroom. He stole the show in class by often running laps around her feet or stealing the attention of the students by positioning himself in the middle of the classroom, explained McGill. A curious bunny, he climbed into boxes and on chairs and shelves just to "check things out," said McGill.
Benjamin also loved Goldfish crackers.
"When he heard me opening the bag or box, he would come flying," said McGill.
Benjamin died of respiratory problems and complications of old age. Most rabbits only live to be 5 to 9 years old, explained McGill.
He was buried Thursday, Aug. 27, along the path at Glenn Marlow. The children brought flowers and cards to lay him to rest. They are working to mark the place he was buried.
"The children loved him, and came back year after year to visit him," said McGill. "Benjamin will truly be missed, but his memory will go on in all those students ... and adults ... whose lives he touched."
Thank you Lisa Jo for sponsoring this page.
Benjamin, a rabbit in Gigi McGill's classroom at Mills River Elementary School, recently passed away at the age of 11.
The furry little guy lived there for the past nine years, and before that, he attended Mills River Elementary for two years. Benjamin was the class bunny for Gigi McGill's classes. On Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at the ripe old age of 11, Benjamin died.
"I never knew a rabbit could be so much fun," said McGill.
Born May 31, 1997, Benjamin was won as a prize at a fair by one of McGill's former students, Tony Bonetti. McGill later adopted Benjamin. He was litter-box trained and was free to roam the classroom, although he stuck to the carpet.
"He quickly became a beloved classroom pet, bringing lots of smiles and love to the many students who had the opportunity to enjoy him in their classroom, and to the many other who often stopped by just to visit," said McGill.
A social creature, Benjamin followed McGill around the classroom. He stole the show in class by often running laps around her feet or stealing the attention of the students by positioning himself in the middle of the classroom, explained McGill. A curious bunny, he climbed into boxes and on chairs and shelves just to "check things out," said McGill.
Benjamin also loved Goldfish crackers.
"When he heard me opening the bag or box, he would come flying," said McGill.
Benjamin died of respiratory problems and complications of old age. Most rabbits only live to be 5 to 9 years old, explained McGill.
He was buried Thursday, Aug. 27, along the path at Glenn Marlow. The children brought flowers and cards to lay him to rest. They are working to mark the place he was buried.
"The children loved him, and came back year after year to visit him," said McGill. "Benjamin will truly be missed, but his memory will go on in all those students ... and adults ... whose lives he touched."
Thank you Lisa Jo for sponsoring this page.
Benjamin was a regular at Glenn C. Marlow Elementary School.
Benjamin, a rabbit in Gigi McGill's classroom at Mills River Elementary School, recently passed away at the age of 11.
The furry little guy lived there for the past nine years, and before that, he attended Mills River Elementary for two years. Benjamin was the class bunny for Gigi McGill's classes. On Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at the ripe old age of 11, Benjamin died.
"I never knew a rabbit could be so much fun," said McGill.
Born May 31, 1997, Benjamin was won as a prize at a fair by one of McGill's former students, Tony Bonetti. McGill later adopted Benjamin. He was litter-box trained and was free to roam the classroom, although he stuck to the carpet.
"He quickly became a beloved classroom pet, bringing lots of smiles and love to the many students who had the opportunity to enjoy him in their classroom, and to the many other who often stopped by just to visit," said McGill.
A social creature, Benjamin followed McGill around the classroom. He stole the show in class by often running laps around her feet or stealing the attention of the students by positioning himself in the middle of the classroom, explained McGill. A curious bunny, he climbed into boxes and on chairs and shelves just to "check things out," said McGill.
Benjamin also loved Goldfish crackers.
"When he heard me opening the bag or box, he would come flying," said McGill.
Benjamin died of respiratory problems and complications of old age. Most rabbits only live to be 5 to 9 years old, explained McGill.
He was buried Thursday, Aug. 27, along the path at Glenn Marlow. The children brought flowers and cards to lay him to rest. They are working to mark the place he was buried.
"The children loved him, and came back year after year to visit him," said McGill. "Benjamin will truly be missed, but his memory will go on in all those students ... and adults ... whose lives he touched."
Thank you Lisa Jo for sponsoring this page.
Benjamin, a rabbit in Gigi McGill's classroom at Mills River Elementary School, recently passed away at the age of 11.
The furry little guy lived there for the past nine years, and before that, he attended Mills River Elementary for two years. Benjamin was the class bunny for Gigi McGill's classes. On Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at the ripe old age of 11, Benjamin died.
"I never knew a rabbit could be so much fun," said McGill.
Born May 31, 1997, Benjamin was won as a prize at a fair by one of McGill's former students, Tony Bonetti. McGill later adopted Benjamin. He was litter-box trained and was free to roam the classroom, although he stuck to the carpet.
"He quickly became a beloved classroom pet, bringing lots of smiles and love to the many students who had the opportunity to enjoy him in their classroom, and to the many other who often stopped by just to visit," said McGill.
A social creature, Benjamin followed McGill around the classroom. He stole the show in class by often running laps around her feet or stealing the attention of the students by positioning himself in the middle of the classroom, explained McGill. A curious bunny, he climbed into boxes and on chairs and shelves just to "check things out," said McGill.
Benjamin also loved Goldfish crackers.
"When he heard me opening the bag or box, he would come flying," said McGill.
Benjamin died of respiratory problems and complications of old age. Most rabbits only live to be 5 to 9 years old, explained McGill.
He was buried Thursday, Aug. 27, along the path at Glenn Marlow. The children brought flowers and cards to lay him to rest. They are working to mark the place he was buried.
"The children loved him, and came back year after year to visit him," said McGill. "Benjamin will truly be missed, but his memory will go on in all those students ... and adults ... whose lives he touched."
Thank you Lisa Jo for sponsoring this page.
