Remembering those who served

Remembering those who served

MY GRANDFATHER was a World War II veteran. He served as a staff sergeant for the United States military. He woke each morning and raised the American Flag, displaying it proudly from a front yard flagpole. Each evening he would take it down and fold it as he was...
Teaching teamwork through relationships

Teaching teamwork through relationships

IT’S NEVER too early to open young minds to their futures. It’s essential to encourage students to dream big, but big dreams don’t always take you away from home. Our community is rich with opportunities and benefits in day-to-day life that grow even better when we...
Equipping students to flourish after graduation

Equipping students to flourish after graduation

NOW, MORE than ever, students have endless opportunities to dream, have new experiences, change their minds, and yet still achieve all they have set in their hearts. These opportunities and resources have not come on a whim or without a cost. Significant strategic...
Juneteenth

Juneteenth

“FREEDOM” enters the chatroom, and immediately it’s all, barbecued meat and who’s got the biggest bang of a firework show. While Independence Day is our nation’s designated time to pause and celebrate freedom and independence from Great Britain, the day is not...
Training for success

Training for success

Α NEW DOG, we imagine, would be a wonderful addition to our homes. We immediately picture wet kisses and cold evening cuddles. We see the perfect spot for his bed in the living room corner and envision long walks on autumn days, enjoying the turning leaves and cooler...
Licenses and Learning

Licenses and Learning

POWERBOATS, HOUSEBOATS, jet skis, jon boats, and even sailboats all make appearances at the annual Spirit of America Youth Boating Camp on Tims Ford Lake.  As the interest in water recreation continues to increase, so do accidents and fatalities. Boating camp...