The northend was promised the world when Century and Ernest Ward consolidated. We are short so many things on this end. Yes, we are smaller, but that shouldn’t matter. Trust me: I’m on your side! We just need to change our approach at the district and state levels. For some kids, something outside of reading, writing, arithmetic is what will excel them into success –one way or the other.

As far as backing things financially at schools, I already do. I am one of those parents and volunteers!

The school system tries to give many opportunities to ALL students to enhance a well balanced curriculum during the day and with extracurricular activities. Many teachers and volunteers work continuously with students with what they are passionate about. Coaches and Sponsors will work with 1 or 100 students; it is awarding enough to see students actively engaged in positive activities. The sport or skill might not interest you, “Doer” However, it encourages many students to perform well in school in order to compete in their extracurricular club or sport. Their coach or sponsor typically pushes them to be the best they can be not necessarily for college, but for their own potential. Most importantly, extracurricular students take what they learned in sports and clubs with them into the work place or college-team work.
As a cross country coach I inspire my athletes to put their education first and foster their athletic ability second. I focus on making well rounded young women and men that will contribute in society. They need to be mind, body, and soul strong.
As for the Ernest Ward country team, it is coached by a volunteer and there was more than one meet.
Unfortunately, there is not a swim team at Northview for a variety of reasons. However, with your “Doer skills” you could volunteer your time and financially back the expenses. There are students and parents that would appreciate your generosity.