I went to my job for a bit this morning. \u00a0Made it to the weekly teacher’s meeting. \u00a0Kind of a big accomplishment since the weather has jacked up the Shattuck school calendar for the last week or two. \u00a0Why? \u00a0Well\u2026between softball and baseball state tourneys and tri-state music and state FFA convention and state track and\u2026.I’m not sure about the complete educational journey of any kid in Shattuck but the extra-curricular activities is second to NONE! \u00a0For a small school, Shattuck kids can check lots of boxes when it comes to success. \u00a0Basically, we are trying to cram a lot into the last week.<\/p>\n
Speaking of educational opportunities. \u00a0I attended an awards program today. \u00a0Yes, Shattuck held theirs but I went to the High Plains Technology Center program. \u00a0Dual reasons–first, Duke is finishing there and second, Tammy works there and has a huge part of conducting this program.<\/p>\n
Wow!!! \u00a0Huge deal. \u00a0Anybody that ever wondered why they pay taxes for an area school needs to attend this program. \u00a0SUPER, neat, BAD ass kind of deal.<\/p>\n
I am really proud of Tammy and her work for the success of this deal. \u00a0I am real proud of the Shattuck kids and the awards that they won. \u00a0One in particular–Duke won perfect attendance and was named the Welding student of the year. \u00a0He has had an extremely positive experience at HPTC. \u00a0Mr. Tracy Borden has been an excellent buffer between Duke and I. \u00a0I am damn glad that Duke had this experience.<\/p>\n
Over the past couple of years, I have got the privilege to know the “service careers” teacher. \u00a0She has given our greenhouse (the teachers) a lot of guidance. \u00a0But, the cool thing is watching this woman deal with her students.\u00a0\u00a0Unreal! \u00a0 I have watched some of the best athletes ever ( Barry Sanders). \u00a0I have seen some of the best musicians ever perform (pick one). \u00a0I have had the honor to know the best of the best in the livestock world. \u00a0Dudes, I know great ones when I see them. \u00a0This lady is the top shelf. \u00a0She is good but you realize how dang good she is when you watch her and students in a large setting like this deal. \u00a0 It is a pleasure to watch her students interact with the other teachers, the administration and the general public\u2026.then you realize how good she is. \u00a0Karen Rogers is this teacher. \u00a0And she is wicked awesome!<\/p>\n
I have listened to her “bosses” brag for years about her and this program. \u00a0Her husband retired but still helps. \u00a0(And he wears cool caps). \u00a0How cool is he? \u00a0He helps Danna Goss in her TAP program. \u00a0And you livestock people know that it ain’t easy keeping up with Danna at a stock show\u2026.come watch this chick with her TAP kids. \u00a0 \u00a0That’s another story.<\/p>\n
I could go on and on and on. \u00a0To reiterate (yes, Barclay, to say it again) HPTC has hired some bad ass chicks–Tammy, Danna Goss and others–but that one deal is off the hook wicked good. \u00a0Everybody in this area needs to realize how good of a program that this Karen Rogers runs. \u00a0It is unparalleled. \u00a0 And \u00a0yes, that even means all the Shattuck stuff. \u00a0ALL of it!<\/p>\n
It does not bother me to see others do a job better. \u00a0In fact, it makes me feel better to think “Damn! \u00a0They are doing that right\/better!\/whatever the hell\/does it matter\/ NO\/a job well done is a job well done”<\/p>\n
Cheers to all of these people involved with this big day. \u00a0Job well done. \u00a0This is one of those topics that I don’t want to put into print. \u00a0The real story is always better.<\/p>\n
Peace out and have a good one.<\/p>\n
And how good is the ending to the Outlaw Josey Wales? \u00a0 I like that flick.<\/p>\n
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