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Convocations, marking the beginning of a new school year, have been a relatively big deal at colleges and universities for quite a while, full of pomp, circumstance and speeches.
Perhaps the most famous (and nerdy) convocation speech of all time actually happened here in the state of Georgia back in 2014...
Meanwhile, public school districts increasingly have adopted the concept, with public school convocations seemingly growing larger and more elaborate with each passing year. While college and university convocations often focus on welcoming new freshmen to campus, public school convocations more closely mimic a pep rally for teachers. The Houston County School District gave away a new car to one teacher at its convocaiton earlier this week.
The Baldwin County School District held its 2023-2024 convocation on Tuesday. Author and motivational speaker Willie Spears was the keynote speaker...
According to a BCSD press release, the "start of a new school year is always an exciting time, especially for educators who return with enthusiasm and dedication to shape the minds of the future. In Baldwin County, this enthusiasm was palpable at our 2023 Convocation, on Wednesday, July 25th, a special event that welcomes back all the teachers to the district. A bevy of noteworthy speakers addressed the crowd, including Baldwin County Board of Commissioners Chair Emily Davis, Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan, Colonel Floyd Griffin, Board of Education Chair Gloria Wicker, Baldwin High School Graduate Braylen Howell, and Superintendent Dr. Noris Price. This year's Convocation was nothing short of extraordinary, with a full breakfast, prizes, and the highly anticipated announcement of the School Teachers of the Year."
Pictured directly above is Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan // Photos courtesy of the Baldwin County School District.
Everything sounded so lovely until the end.
“We tried”
If that’s not disheartening idk what is. I feel the need to quote my mom here. “I can’t have nothin nice”. Wiser words were never said.
Oh! And for gods sake STAY HYDRATED if you want to save on hospital bills. I hate summer.
Member when the river was fun and didn’t get angry and take lives? You could float down hopefully by sunset with only burnt skin that was a problem for later you? Member when your biggest fear were all the scary gar lingering about?
Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Mist for the morning, light rain shower in the afternoon, patchy rain nearby in the evening, cloudy overnight.
loving that suit! That hippie has style and wears it well.
I member hearing about this. So incredibly sad. The lady I spoke with couldn’t have spoken higher of the man he was.
"unless someone wishes to make some sort of far-flung statement about their dissatisfaction with both major political parties" omg! YES PLEASE! There's no choices, and they will never allow an independent a fighting chance. Other countries have multiple candidates to choose from.
Any reason why the sheriff rarely makes a statements its alway another Deputy isn’t the sheriff, the elected official in our county?