10-11-2008, 05:39 PM
Hey Harper Valley PTA:
We should focus on all of the great things that are happening at the High School. These events greatly out number the "hear say." I will not respond to any yeah buts on this....
what abouts and so forths.......should also be included in my lack of response.
I imagine that it is difficult for people to wrap their minds around the fact that great things happen at Waukegan High School, especially when we are our worst enemies. Great Things Happen at Waukegan High School. I see them every day. The view from my seat is up close and personal. I see enthusiasm toward learning, kindness to those that may be less physically/mentally able or financially secure, and a desire to achieve in the academic arena. These students want to be shown the way and they will walk it. Don't get me wrong...
Yes, there are the few students out there that have misunderstood their purpose for being in school. We can/You can truly help these students, as well as the ones who are already succeeding. All you have to do is pick up the phone and lay down the mouse. Contact the school and get involved.
Homecoming was this weekend. Did you take time out of your busy day, just 30 minutes or so to view/participate like you did "when we were in school?" That is what communities do. Did you offer your garage to build a float with HS students because you have skills that would increase their knowledge of carpentry, electricity, art, dance, goal planning, budgeting, or just because you know that there is nothing better than helping young adults prove that they are talented and deserve to have an experience that will last a lifetime. I always see the same faces. Was yours one of them? I remember........our Golden Pyramid (one out of four fantabulous floats),all the parents who were willing to drop us off and pick us up at 9:30 on a school night despite our homework still needing to be done, all of the neighbors that would help make sure that these masterpieces, that they also put so much time into, would get out of the driveway--under the trees and down the street without falling apart. Have you called the High School and offered to be a mentor to the student(s) once a week, or do you have to go to Target for another piece of Chinese plastic, maybe your favorite show is on T.V.? I wonder how Mother Teresa managed when she would probably rather be watching Oprah after a hard days work. There are many talented people in this town, where are they? I see that they are all sharing via the written word. Get off your computer and do something worth while. I beg of you to talk to a neighbor, call a principal, mentor a student and make a real difference.These forums are a waste of time. Waukegan needs a grassroots movement. These are your schools! Please fee free to visit.We would love to see you and hear what you truly have to offer. America didn't become what it is today without a fight. It is time to fight! Let me see some action!!! Better late than never!!! Waukegan students need you to participate!Waukegan Staff need you to participate! Waukegan needs you to Participate!
We should focus on all of the great things that are happening at the High School. These events greatly out number the "hear say." I will not respond to any yeah buts on this....
what abouts and so forths.......should also be included in my lack of response.
I imagine that it is difficult for people to wrap their minds around the fact that great things happen at Waukegan High School, especially when we are our worst enemies. Great Things Happen at Waukegan High School. I see them every day. The view from my seat is up close and personal. I see enthusiasm toward learning, kindness to those that may be less physically/mentally able or financially secure, and a desire to achieve in the academic arena. These students want to be shown the way and they will walk it. Don't get me wrong...
Yes, there are the few students out there that have misunderstood their purpose for being in school. We can/You can truly help these students, as well as the ones who are already succeeding. All you have to do is pick up the phone and lay down the mouse. Contact the school and get involved.
Homecoming was this weekend. Did you take time out of your busy day, just 30 minutes or so to view/participate like you did "when we were in school?" That is what communities do. Did you offer your garage to build a float with HS students because you have skills that would increase their knowledge of carpentry, electricity, art, dance, goal planning, budgeting, or just because you know that there is nothing better than helping young adults prove that they are talented and deserve to have an experience that will last a lifetime. I always see the same faces. Was yours one of them? I remember........our Golden Pyramid (one out of four fantabulous floats),all the parents who were willing to drop us off and pick us up at 9:30 on a school night despite our homework still needing to be done, all of the neighbors that would help make sure that these masterpieces, that they also put so much time into, would get out of the driveway--under the trees and down the street without falling apart. Have you called the High School and offered to be a mentor to the student(s) once a week, or do you have to go to Target for another piece of Chinese plastic, maybe your favorite show is on T.V.? I wonder how Mother Teresa managed when she would probably rather be watching Oprah after a hard days work. There are many talented people in this town, where are they? I see that they are all sharing via the written word. Get off your computer and do something worth while. I beg of you to talk to a neighbor, call a principal, mentor a student and make a real difference.These forums are a waste of time. Waukegan needs a grassroots movement. These are your schools! Please fee free to visit.We would love to see you and hear what you truly have to offer. America didn't become what it is today without a fight. It is time to fight! Let me see some action!!! Better late than never!!! Waukegan students need you to participate!Waukegan Staff need you to participate! Waukegan needs you to Participate!