Dear Webster Parish Students, Employees, Parents, and other Stakeholders:
The phrase, “I never cease to be amazed” is commonly used in our society, and often it is used in a negative context due to decisions that are made, behaviors that are exhibited, or actions that are carried out. However, this past Friday as I observed several of our schools’ administrators, counselors, teachers, secretaries, and students present generous checks to the children of St. Jude at the annual St. Jude auction, I kept thinking how I truly never cease to be amazed in regards to what the City of Minden/Webster Parish, and more specifically, what the Webster Parish school system does for the children of St. Jude on an annual basis. Once again, over $2,000,000 was raised during the St. Jude auction. Our school system raised over $125,000, which is a new record. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital opens its arms free of charge to our world’s most valuable natural resource, our children. It provides healthcare to ALL children with the most critical diagnoses, no matter gender, socioeconomic status, cognitive ability, or race. For this, I consider support of St. Jude to be the noblest of causes.
Over the years, the students of Webster Parish have contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to the children of St. Jude. We have been blessed as a community as St. Jude has served many of our families over the years. It’s mind boggling when you think about the scores of administrators, counselors, teachers, support staff, parents, and most importantly children, that worked to make this happen! But, I’m not surprised. This is just one example of the numerous, fantastic initiatives and endeavors our school system carries out on a daily basis for our students and our communities. It’s satisfying to know this will continue to happen for years to come because of the quality people we have in our district!
In closing, as a lifelong resident of Webster Parish and product of the Webster Parish school system, I am extremely proud! I am also THANKFUL! I am thankful our School Board shows time and time again through their service, that they have a servant’s heart for our students and employees. I am thankful for what YOU have done, what YOU are doing, and what I know YOU will do in the future!
I NEVER CEASE TO BE AMAZED!
Johnny Rowland, Jr., Superintendent