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*While gas prices under $2 a gallon are a welcomed sight, national and international economic challenges continue. The decline in retail sales, increased unemployment and layoffs/hiring freezes are among many factors making these times tough for individuals and families.
Read MoreClinton School Dean Skip Rutherford, in a interview with John Brummett of Stephen’s Media, recently discussed President-elect Barack Obama’s tapping of Rahm Emanuel as the future White House Chief of Staff. Rutherford and Emanuel worked together on Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign and went on to work together on issues in the Clinton White House, namely the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Read MorePresident-elect Barack Obama’s choice of Rahm Emanuel as White House chief of staff is an excellent one. Rahm, a Congressman from Illinois whom the president-elect knows well, spent a year in Arkansas working on former President Bill Clinton’s 1992 campaign. It was during this time where we developed a good friendship which continues through today.
Read More*Kudos to Clinton School students Emily Fischer, Ali Turro and Dimas Espinola who spent part of their Halloween night trick or treating with children from Our House. Our House works with homeless individuals and families assisting with job training, job placement and permanent housing. It was great to see many children and the Cllinton School students when our door bell rang Friday night.
Read MoreMalcolm Glover, Clinton School alumnus and KUAR FM 89 reporter, recently interviewed Dean Skip Rutherford about political jingles. The late Jerry Lewis Russell Jr. was well known throughout Arkansas and the nation for creating these catchy political tunes.
Read MoreClinton 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 MoreThose 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 MoreClinton 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 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 MoreOn 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?
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