"Lessons in Life"

Dear Wolf Pack Family,                                                                    December 1, 2012

 

I hope you enjoyed special celebrations with your family and friends during the Thanksgiving break.  It is so important that we take the time to power down with technology and job responsibilities.  We must take time to recharge our minds, our bodies and our relationships.  Since memories with friends and family can never be recaptured, we must be intentional about making these little moments of life very special.       

Speaking of gratitude and memories, here are two stories from our school community that have warmed my heart and given me pause for reflection.  The first one is a celebration of a collaborative community effort that resulted in the passing of issues 53 and 54 on November 6^th.  This was an amazing, concerted effort that involved our Board of Education, our parents, our entire staff and students.  This kind of coming together does not happen in every community, so I continue to be thankful that I get to be a part of such a wonderful district.  And I’ll never forget the drive and energy of Mrs. Stephanie Donaldson and Mrs. Julie O’Donnell who bleed Black and Blue.  At the first planning meeting for issues 53 and 54 they had me fired up and prepared to get the Kilbourne community involved, which didn’t take much.  Our teachers, parents, and students went above and beyond to work phone banks, knock on doors and plant yard signs.  So a big thanks to all of you for demonstrating once again that Worthington thrives on this kind of family togetherness and strength.

 

 

My second story unfolded over a several week period with a student-driven celebration of caring.   Our students never cease to amaze me with their compassion and willingness to sacrifice for others.  As most of you know, Grayson Biglin, a student at WKHS, was recently diagnosed with cancer.  When our students heard the news, they launched a support movement that included painting the spirit rock and a “Buzz 4 Biglin” event to raise money for the Children’s Hospital Oncology Unit. 

The idea started with 5 WKHS students: Will Good, Taylor Wilson, Matt Wylly, John Watson, Jake Roberts and culminated in several male students having their beautiful locks buzz cut in the commons on Friday, November 9^th.  Initially only three students volunteered to go under the trimmers but by the time Mrs. Rinehart, from Kenneth’s Salon nearly fried her trimmers, 15 plus boys joined in solidarity with Grayson.  We also had a group of 6 students:  Justin Souder, Ray Trombetti, Avery Korn, Luke Hackathorne, Griffin Dahn and Grayson Biglin get their buzz cut back in September to begin the show of support.  That’s what I’m talking about when you hear me say we have amazing students at Kilbourne.  It’s just one more example of how the power of student ownership in their school can make a difference.  Thanks to the parents of these young men for allowing us to learn that some of the best lessons in life emerge from commitment and compassion. 

 

 

 

I am so proud to be a part of your lives.  Thanks for all that you do to support Kilbourne!

 

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Continue to “Dream Big!” because they do come true.

Angie Adrean, WKHS Principal