Mary’s Minute
“A people without the
knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without
roots.”
~ Marcus Garvey
I just returned from the
annual meeting of the Southern Indiana Superintendents Club, a group that was
founded in 1894. Each year when I hear the
history, I feel a deep connection to club members who came before me and
gratitude to be part of the tradition.
We all have groups to whom
we feel connected. Families, faith
communities, sororities or fraternities, clubs, and universities are just a few
of the groups that may stir a feeling of connection to the past and a pride in
the future. In fact, when we think about
it we share a connection with all humans who came before us and those who will
come after us. It is an exciting and humbling
feeling.
I have said before that I
feel a keen sense of responsibility to the people at Perry Central who came
before me. I feel a need to work hard to
keep the traditions of excellence alive, and I have a sense of obligation to the
future, as well.
The Southern Indiana
Superintendents Club has met every year since it was founded in 1894, except
for 1914 because of a flu epidemic and two years during World War II. The group is dedicated to upholding high
ideals of public education and committed to preserving the rich history. I am proud to be part of the group because of
the current members, but I am equally honored to share a connection with the
past and to know that someday I will be part of the root system for those who
carry on the tradition in years to come.
Have
a great week!
Mary
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