Sadie Hawkins Dance

Tonight about 100 of our students attended a Sadie Hawkins Dance put on by the FFA and the FCCLA. It has been a while since we have had a dance other than Prom and Homecoming. The smaller crowd and casual atmosphere made for a good time. From seniors to freshmen, a wide variety of students attended. Afterwards, as the students were leaving, many remarked that they thought it was going to be "lame," but in fact they "had a really good time." Most preferred the smaller crowds. I was a bit surprised to see a large group of kids doing the "Thriller." Michael Jackson put that song out when I was in High School :( The FFA, FCCLA and numerous random students all stayed to help clean-up afterwards. Mr. Brown, Mr. Butler, and Mrs. Slager sponsored and supervised the event. These type events are great for me, because I get an opportunity to talk with students outside of the educational setting. Athens High School has really great kids and tonight was just another example of why I enjoy this job and these kids.

Great Advice

I actually stole this off of a Starbuck's Cup. I think it is a great message for anyone.......


The world bursts at the seams with people ready to tell you you're not good enough.

On occasion, some may be correct. But do not do their work for them.

Seek any job; ask anyone out; pursue any goal.

Do not take it personally when they say "no" - they may not be smart enough to say....

"yes."

Keith Olbermann
Broadcast Journalist and host of MSNBC's Countdown with Keith Olbermann