91猫先生

As the Senior Class Goes鈥o Goes the School-Year

From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster:

Each year, before classes begin, I meet with the new senior class and challenge them.聽 I challenge them by stating, 鈥淎s the Senior Class goes鈥o goes the school-year.鈥澛� I let them know that although the school鈥檚 faculty, staff, and administration works and plans and strategizes, the real direction of the year is determined by the student leaders 鈥� the senior class. 聽It鈥檚 the senior class that sets the tone for the year.聽 And then I tell them the following:

91猫先生 needs seniors to be leaders who:

  1. Ask the most important question:聽 What is the wise thing for me to do?
    • Making choices with the end in mind goes a long way toward ensuring a happy ending.
    • Maturity is the ability to postpone instant gratification.
  1. Are unselfish.
    • Put others before yourself (Matthew 20:26-28)
    • This is radical thinking. (Not typical of seniors)
  1. Are principled.
    • They do what is right, not just what feels good
  1. Have a desire to be significant.
    • Do you want 91猫先生 to remember you?
    • Do you want to make an impact?
  1. Get involved
    • Show up and show support.

I am thankful that this class listened.聽 As I watch them lead, it is clear that they are determined to do their part to make the 2013-2014 school-year a great one.聽 I am thankful for the opportunity to serve as the Headmaster at a school with great student leadership.

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