Buzz Argent Obituary, Students and Faculty Mourn Sudden Passing of Beloved Minnesota Math Teacher

MOORHEAD, MN – Students, faculty and alumni of Moorhead High School are mourning the devastating, unexpected loss of Gerald “Buzz” Argent, a passionate and dedicated math teacher at the school for over 30 years who passed away earlier this week at age 52.

Familiarly known as “Buzz” throughout the Moorhead community, Argent leaves behind a profound legacy as one of the school’s most beloved, charismatic educators and an active supporter of various academic and extracurricular activities.

As word spread of his sudden passing, an outpouring of grief and tributes immediately flooded Moorhead High School’s social channels and hometown message boards. Current and former students alike expressed heartbreak over losing a teacher that profoundly impacted their lives.

“I dreaded math before walking into Mr. Argent’s class,” remarked former student Amy Klein, now afinancial analyst. “But his patience, encouragement and unique way of connecting with students made me fall in love with numbers.”

Fellow teacher Linda Morrison, who co-led the school’s Mathletics program alongside Argent for 7 years, emphasized his rare talent for inspiring students. “Buzz made math fun and achievable for so many teens who struggled. His passion was contagious and transformed their confidence.”

Argent’s dedication to boosting math proficiency extended beyond the classroom. He spent countless hours mentoring struggling students after school and spearheaded popular initiatives like the school’s annual “ Pi Day” celebration to spark wider math enthusiasm.

He also coached the Spuds’ state champion Mathletics team for over a decade alongside teaching duties, cementing his local celebrity status. As both teacher and coach, Argent invested deeply in teens’ lives, attending their plays, games and milestone events into their adult years.

As Moorhead High processes this painful loss, administrators hope to carry forward Argent’s profound legacy of academic inspiration and holistic student support. The school has announced the creation of the annual “Buzz Argent Spirit of Math Award” for exceptional student achievement.

“Buzz’s unexpected passing leaves an immeasurable void in our school community,” said Principal Greta Lund. “His dynamic presence, passion for math and caring personal investment influenced so many young lives over an exceptional career. We hope Buzz’s memory will continue motivating and uplifting our students’ academics and spirits for generations of Spuds to come.”

A candlelight vigil in Argent’s memory is planned on the school’s baseball diamond – one of his favorite spots to cheer on players – next Tuesday at 7pm. All students, former students, faculty and Moorhead residents touched by Argent’s life are encouraged to attend and share memories of this cherished educator gone far too soon.

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