Friday, January 31, 2014
Friday, January 10, 2014
Sexson to students on opening of East: I'm so glad you're here
The opening assembly at the new East Middle School was featured in an article in today's Kansas City Star:
On the other side of the campus, East’s boisterous middle schoolers were called to order in the school’s gymnasium.
“Duty! Honor!” Assistant Principal Jason Weaver shouted. And the students shouted back the rest of the school’s code — “Peace and pride!”
“Ladies and gentlemen of East Middle School,” Weaver sang out, “welcome to your new building!”
After a roaring chorus of cheers, and then a rundown of first-day logistics, the students herded behind their teachers to their classes — except for the eighth-graders.
Principal Bud Sexson gathered them first on the school’s “Learning Stair” — a wide staircase that doubles as a gathering spot, big enough to seat all of the 250 children per grade level, and ideal for a class photo.
There is a reason the builders rushed to turn out a 24-month job in 16 months.
“It was more important to get you in here,” Sexson told the eighth-graders. “This is an incredible opportunity for you. You get to spend at least one semester in this place. I’m so glad you’re here.”
“Duty! Honor!” Assistant Principal Jason Weaver shouted. And the students shouted back the rest of the school’s code — “Peace and pride!”
“Ladies and gentlemen of East Middle School,” Weaver sang out, “welcome to your new building!”
After a roaring chorus of cheers, and then a rundown of first-day logistics, the students herded behind their teachers to their classes — except for the eighth-graders.
Principal Bud Sexson gathered them first on the school’s “Learning Stair” — a wide staircase that doubles as a gathering spot, big enough to seat all of the 250 children per grade level, and ideal for a class photo.
There is a reason the builders rushed to turn out a 24-month job in 16 months.
“It was more important to get you in here,” Sexson told the eighth-graders. “This is an incredible opportunity for you. You get to spend at least one semester in this place. I’m so glad you’re here.”
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