by Tina Neeley | Aug 1, 2022 | Cover
RALPH ASKINS School has been Karrie Pittenger’s second home for most of her life. A safe, inviting environment is the heart of any home. It’s the same atmosphere Pittenger wanted for students and always worked to provide. Pittenger is from a family of educators. That...
by Tina Neeley | Aug 1, 2022 | Stories
THE WORDS “back to school” can stir up many different emotions. Some young parents hear “school” and are instantly filled with dread and anxiety. Leaving their wide eyed babes for the first time can make for heavy hearts and tear-stained eyes in the parking lot. For...
by Tina Neeley | Jul 1, 2022 | Stories
Here are fun facts to challenge your players: DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE: John Hancock’s was the first and only one on July Fourth. The remaining signatures were added over time, following the Fourth of July. The average age of the signers was 45. The...
by Tina Neeley | Jul 1, 2022 | Feature
DICK CLARK said “music is the soundtrack of your life.” Eric Michael Taylor would say music is his life, and he enjoys writing and performing the soundtracks of your life. Taylor’s music style can be summed up in one word. “Raw,” he said. Listen to it, and...
by Tina Neeley | Jul 1, 2022 | Stories
WHEN VIKTOR Makela arrived in America from Finland, the Statue of Liberty welcomed him. He brought more than a few material possessions with him; he arrived with a heart filled with dreams. Makela disembarked into a nation whose foundation promises an opportunity for...
