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Students share thanks and stories at Lexington 02 rally
Summary
Several students spoke at the rally to thank teachers and describe who helped them succeed. Speakers included Samuel from Fulmer Middle School, Ashley Harrison (Brook and Casey High School), Madison (Newbridge) and Tasica Rivers of the Lexington 02 Innovation Center.
The rally included a segment of student testimonials in which multiple students spoke briefly about teachers who made a difference in their lives. A student identified herself and named two teachers; Samuel, from Fulmer Middle School, thanked his teachers and coach McGee for support; Ashley Harrison described how her student council adviser, Mr. Spiegner, helped her gain confidence; Madison, representing Newbridge, thanked staff and cited one educator who was especially supportive; and Tasica Rivers spoke about the Lehi Innovation Center and specifically thanked a teacher named Gooding.
Each student offered a concise example of how district staff contributed to their development, underscoring the rally's theme of staff as "champions for children." The students' remarks were followed by applause and served as a direct illustration of the superintendent's earlier remarks about the impact staff can have on individual learners.
The student segment included direct expressions of gratitude and short personal anecdotes; no district-wide policy changes or programmatic announcements were tied to the testimonials during the rally.
