Tell Me About South...

Last week, we had the pleasure to interview Spanish candidates for a teaching job at South, a vacancy resulting when one of our teachers moved to California to get married. In short, we had a great list of candidates that applied for the opening, and seven very strong candidates that we interviewed.

During the period for candidate questions of the committee, one of them asked us to, "Tell me about South. What makes it so special?"

One of the teachers on our committee was quick to respond, "Tradition". She continued by saying that this is a very proud community that is very proud of its school. Kids are expected to do well, and perform accordingly. They do well academically, but they also thrive in so many other ways. Whether it is extracurriculars, or the spirit of volunteerism, the do it exceedingly well.

Fast forward one week. There were two alumni tours conducted last weekend for the classes of '54 and '69. One of the alums here for her 55-year reunion actually sobbed when she re-entered the building. She said that she was surprised at the emotional response the visit elicited, but that there were many great memories here.

I've stated many times that I've never seen an alumni so proud as those that attended the 'High' or South. And two events from the past week provided even more evidence.