Thursday, January 30, 2014

The Past Does Not Define US- GATOR STRONG

The Past Does Not Define Us

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

SLHS Community,

I wanted to reach out and thank you for the outpouring of support, letters, food, encouragement, resources, but most of all thoughts/prayers this week as we endured a tragic event.  I cannot begin to express my gratitude and the love you give this school community each and every day.  While we are just a piece of the puzzle, you have made a difference in each of us and we will once again NOT let the past define us!  WE ARE GATOR STRONG-  The brand motto that our student body has adopted and really sends an important message to any and all that read it.  A united front, supportive, motivated, encouraged, and resilient.  That defines the Gator Nation!!  This week has once again tested the waters of each and every heart and soul at SLHS, but I can attest first hand that our school community will persevere through and forge ahead toward academic excellence.  Below is a photo of not just a school community or just people wearing Gator shirts, rather a family/nation of people that believe!!!