And OUT of the Darkness Comes…

I am reminded that when things get dark and cloudy in the mountains and it looks very foreboding – there comes light and brilliance as we approach the goal. So through the darkness we can suddenly see the mountain goal in its brilliance.

While things certainly have been dismal with budget issues, state funding, etc. in the past months …I am reminded here as well that there is brilliance in the midst of this all. If any of you doubt that, I wish that you had attended the commencement exercises (a culmination of 12+ years) at our high schools in the past several nights. We have extraordinary students that are doing extraordinary things – and often with extraordinary stories of perseverance and overcoming – thanks to their teachers and families.

Last night (much as in prior evenings this week) it was a collage of great student music, “graduating” (retiring) staff members, inspiring student speeches, diplomas, and Junior Class ushers waiting their turn. Of course, all topped off with a dance of joy and glee between students and faculty in total celebration. If it doesn’t make it to YouTube – it should, as it was total and appropriate exuberance.

Congratulations to all of our teachers & staff and the graduating students!