2010 is here and the New Year brings a time of celebration and opportunity for change. The past is behind us and we look to the future with hope. I encourage everyone to look forward and set academic and personal goals for the rest of the school year. Embrace the challenges that are before us and work hard to achieve those goals.
We have many activities during the next few months and it will take the efforts of our school staff, our parents and our students working together to make them great. Thank you all for your help and for all you do.
We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.
--Aristotle
Essay Winners!!
Durham Intermediate took 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place - a school sweep - of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) "The Importance of the Transcontinental Railroad" essay contest. Earning 1st place at the Post Level is Josh Heath, in a tie for 2nd are Troy and Ian Hunter and in a tie for 3rd are Carson Hunt and Mandy McPherrin. As the first place winner, Josh Heath will compete at the State Level. Congratulations to all!!
Awesome Panthers!!
English Jack Murphy, Kaylie Chavis, and Carson Hunt
PE Sierra Slightom, Christina Freitas, and Michael Sanders
Math Joey Crete, Jose Valdez, and Leo Barajas
Science Rose Flores, Payton Leonard, and Brandyn Stillwell
Social Studies Nick Rice, Kasin Arvonen, and GW Brownridge
