Ò[W]hen he wrote ÒSee Me,Ó it meant that not only had you screwed up, it meant that he believed in you. You were too good to be mediocre, and he would not let you do that to yourself.Ó - Jim Gregory
This book is a tribute to former Cal Poly journalism professor Jim Hayes, whose reporting, teaching and writing coaching career spanned more than 60 years. Our collection of anecdotes, loving tributes and heartfelt notes of thanks was made possible by the original contributions of its authors, inspired by a Facebook page called ÒWe Love Jim Hayes.Ó The page was founded several years ago by Cal Poly alumnus Mark Looker, and in the months preceding JimÕs death in June, 2014, it morphed into a living tribute to Jim.