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BRICE -- Alice Brice was born in McAlester, OK and moved to Albuquerque and received all of her formal education in Albuquerque. She received her Bachelor's and two Master's Degrees at UNM. Alice taught English and Drama for 32 years with APS, first at Manzano, then Eldorado, and retired from LaCueva High School. Her specialty was advanced placement honors English. She was the NMCTE High School Teacher of the Year in 1999; recognition from BYU students who voted her "the most influential teacher in their lives"; she served on the original committees to plan and implement honors/AP in APS; and on the original committees to plan and implement curriculum at both Eldorado and LaCueva. She studied on a National Endowment for Humanities summer grant at Harvard University. Alice served on many national and regional boards and committees, including National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. She mentored many students and prided herself on her lasting relationships and fostering higher education. She was an avid Lady Lobos fan. Alice was a loving and devoted daughter, a wonderful sister, adoring grandmother "Ally", extraordinary friend, tireless community volunteer, and a staunch Democrat. She will be missed by all. Alice is survived by her mother, Ernestine Crouch; her sisters, Mary and husband, Bill Wilmarth and Lily and husband, Jim Curtis; daughter, Tracy Ahr; grandchildren, Emily and Hannah; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, C. H. Crouch, Jr. Memorial Services will be Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 3:30 p.m. at LaCueva High School Performing Arts Center, 7801 Wilshire Blvd., NE. Private interment at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Democratic Party of New Mexico, 1301 San Pedro Dr., NE, Albuquerque 87110 or to Casa Esperanza, P. O. Box 40472, Albuquerque 87196. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Sun September 17, 2006