"Keep The Change!" were Shep's parting sentiments. No doubt decisions were made and lives changed. Of all of the things said, as an educator, the one prevailing notion was that students make life-changing decisions at very young ages. He, Shep, made his life-changing decision at age 14. How many make those decisions earlier and how many educators have an opportunity to sway that decision either positively or negatively? This day reaffirms what I have always thought. Education is a vocation and a ministry. It is much more than a JOB.
Thank you to the so many that supported the cause. Special thanks to Coach Ashley Kilcrease for suggesting the speaker and to he, the individuals and organizations, and the BHS FCA for sponsoring the night event (an estimated 300+). Thank you to those who assisted with food service (we put a hurting on 150 pizzas and sweets) and clean-up. Thank you Pepsi Cola for the drinks. A big thanks to Mr. Pittman and LHS for set-up and use of the facility. Kudos to JB for his performance (
Amazing Grace- Blind Boys of Alabama rendition and testimony).
Here are some of my favorite Shep quotes:
- We are not born winners or losers but are born choosers.
- I'd rather travel up lonely than travel down with company.
- Love is not what it says, it is what it does.
- Love is a verb.
- You may know MJ but does MJ know you.
- You have a shot. As long as you can breath, you have a shot.
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| Shep Challenges Students to Make the Right Decisions |
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| Coach Kilcrease and Others Serve Pizzas |
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| Coach DuBose, Coach Watts, and Coach Parks Converse |
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| American Idol Contestant JB Roberts Brings Message in Song |
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| A Crowd of More than 300 Return for Evening Program |
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| Panorama of Audience and Shep |
