Last Days

"All who have meditated on the art of governing mankind have been convinced that the fate of empires depends on the education of youth." - Aristotle

"Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance." - Will Durant

Well, Amanda is done with her 2005/2006 school year. Next Wednesday the 17th she and the rest of the Gulf Breeze High School class of 2006 will walk across the stage at the Pensacola Civic Center and receive their diplomas. I think this past week was quite a realitity check for Amanda and many of her friends as they realized that what they have known as their "normal life" for the past 4 years has changed permanently. Most if not all of Amanda's friends have been accepted to the college of their choice and the kids are ready to enjoy their last summer at the beach together and then start the next chpater in there lives.

We moved to Gulf Breeze, Fl located in Santa Rosa County in July of 1996 predominantly due to the reputation of the public school system. Amanda started 3rd grade during the 96-97 school year at Oriole Beach Elementary with Ashley starting 1st grade. After 10 years participating in the public school experience I can say, "Thank you God for guiding my family to this area and for blessing us so richly over the past 10 years."