The Youth of Salado

Friends,

Monday evening, before the last Town Hall, I had the honor of being with the Leadership Class of our High School.  Approximately 20-30 youth compose this class.

The youth were

      . . . . bright and alert

              . . . . aware of the issues in Salado, their village, the one they will remember for the rest of their lives

                       . . . . wise beyond their years
 
                                . . . . they are not the leaders of tomorrow; they are the leaders now.

The Adults were

     . . . . caring and engaged

             . . . . involved and tuned-in

                      . . . . giving of their very best with little recognition for what they do.

Sometimes, in the midst life and daily activities, we forget what is happening a mile or so down the road.  Teachers are teaching, students are learning, and the future of America is being shaped.

The Salado schools are among the best . . . . not because they are urged to by the community but because THEY WANT TO BE.

This is a gift that money cannot buy; awards cannot express; words cannot describe.

You want something to celebrate; something to appreciate; something to "hang your hat on."  walk in their shadow, sit in their presence, observe from a window -- and you will see the best of the best doing their job day-in-and-day-out.

They are worthy of our best example in all we do, say, and act.

May we never let them down or show a side of us that will scar their promise and achievement.

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