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Board member Kelly highlights Beaumont High alumnus and documentary 'Stand Out'
Summary
Board member Kelly played a trailer and a recorded message from former Beaumont High student Ben, who urged educators to remember the long-term impact of teachers and shared his personal story of overcoming obstacles. Kelly connected Ben’s message to the board’s work supporting students’ goals.
Board member Kelly used her board message slot to highlight Beaumont High alumnus Ben and the documentary Stand Out, playing the trailer and a short recorded message in which Ben reflected on the influence of a high school teacher and urged board members to support students' goals.
Kelly introduced the segment by saying she was "a big wrestling guy" and described Ben’s aspiration and resilience, noting the documentary follows his athletic and personal journey, including collegiate competition and family milestones. Kelly said Ben had traveled overseas to speak and had sent a recorded message for the board because he could not attend in person.
In the recording, Ben described a formative classroom moment when his teacher — identified in the message as Jill Hafen — wrote "3xSC" (three‑time state champion) on the whiteboard as a public show of support. "Every single teacher is there to teach principles and values of excellence, of going after your dreams," Ben said in the recording, urging board members to consider the long‑term effect teachers have on students.
Kelly noted she would "echo Ben's message" and showed apparel bearing the documentary's slogans, encouraging the board to seek opportunities that help students "disobey average" and aim for excellence.
This segment was a recognition and message to the board but did not prompt any formal action or vote.
