Clinton School students Alejandro Aviles, John Memmer and I attended the first hearing on the achievement gap from the joint education committee on education which was held at the state capitol on Monday. This was part of our voluntary service project.
Read MorePossible School Mascot
Those who follow our blog may recall that the closest thing to an “official” Clinton School sport is BAGGO. Well, an official sport requires an official mascot. After tossing out hundreds of ideas we decided to hold off and wait for a sign, possibly a signal of some sort. Picking a mascot is a very important decision and we wanted it to occur naturally.
Read MoreDean to Speak
Clinton School Dean Skip Rutherford will give the Jim and Jill Gaston distinguished lecture at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home on Monday at 7:00 p.m. Dean Rutherford plans to discuss the youth vote and the rise of technology as the country heads into election day November 4.
Read MoreEarly Voting
Early voting began in Arkansas Monday and I voted on the first day. While in years past I treasured the excitement of voting on election day, several years ago I unexpectedly had to go out of town and barely made it back in time to cast my ballot. From that point on, I have done my best to vote early — particularly for primary and general elections.
Read MoreKickball Update
On to the semifinals next week…we will keep you updated on the time and place. Thanks to our Clinton School volunteers that have become our “official” sponsors! You’re the best! Also, thanks to Dean and Mrs. Bille Rutherford for coming out to the games today…much appreciated. The Clinton School students have now proved that we can overcome adversity…shhhhh…championship?
Read MoreHonoring First Lady Ginger Beebe
Governor Mike Beebe and Clinton School Dean Skip Rutherford will pay tribute to Arkansas First Lady Ginger Beebe on Monday evening at a dinner benefitting the Interfaith Hospitality Network of Little Rock. The Interfaith Hospitality Network is composed of 19 church congregations that house homeless families. Mrs. Beebe is being honored as the organization’s 2008 Homeless Advocate of the Year.
Read MoreDeltaMade Preview Party
As Helena residents worked vigorously to get their downtown ready for the flood of people planning to attend today’s Arkansas’ Blues and Heritage Festival, Dean Skip Rutherford and I dropped by the preview party for the Arkansas DeltaMade marketplace which will be open throughout the festival.
Read MoreNotes From the Dean
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*I made plans to attend my first Clinton School kickball game Sunday to watch our team ( the SOB’s–Students of Bill) play. When I arrived at the field shortly after the game was to have started, I discovered that we had won by forfeit. Instead of watching us compete against another team, I took in a few minutes of an intra-squad scrimmage match
Read MoreBuffalo River Camping
From there, we hiked the Indian Rock House Trail, passing by waterfalls and “natural bathtubs” and ending at a giant, beautiful rock cave that was once home to Native Americans. After finishing our hike, we went swimming in the Buffalo River, below the majestic limestone bluffs at Buffalo Point.
Read MoreNational Issues Discussed
Students and faculty members attended the National Issues Forum at the Clinton Library to discuss important public policy issues. All 12 Presidential Libraries are participating in the initiative, which is sponsored by the National Archives and Records Administration
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