“
I do know that Moore or Tuman or Sherril would
have handled it much more smoothly, being compassionate to the
students and parents ...”
Letter sent to Jorge by a
parent
- (1/22/04)
“Martin
Luther King Jr.'s
birthday reminds me of
many injustices ...”
Editorial by Alumni President - Kaz
Endo (1/19/04)
“Only
someone as charismatic
as Dr. Nelson, could get away
with what would otherwise
be a questionable remark.”
An
insiders view of the headmaster (1/19/04)
“Never
doubt that a
small group of thoughtful,
committed citizens
can change the world.
Indeed, it’s the only
thing that ever has.”
Read this powerful email sent by
fellow alumni - Jay Rojas (1/17/04)
“I
want to shake the hand of
that teacher that said:
"This is the real world ...
In Corporate America
you get fired at 5PM,
you're expected to leave
by 8PM with your things...”
Fellow alumni- Tony Martinez makes a
great
point with this peculiar email. (1/17/04)
“I
owe a part of my success
today to Dr. Jenkins
because he has given
me a chance to succeed..”
New Alumni Letters! (1/23/04)
|
Updated
for January 23, 2004
As
if this whole issue with Dr. Jenkins wasn't bizarre enough
for a school famous for being boring ... more than a few
dozen eyewitnesses have informed us via email that SJS
BOT member Dr. Jitka Lom allegedly tore down flyers
posted at the SJS campus by the 2004 Senior Class while
spitting out these intimidating words, "What the hell
is this?!"
The stunned seniors who were only voicing their concerns
over the sudden retirement of Dr. Jenkins, through a peaceful
means of communication stayed silent, embarrassed and confused
by the whole situation.
We are not sure how Headmaster Jorge handled the situation,
but this much is clear, the 2004 Senior Class was once again
treated with the most disrespect ever placed on a graduating
class of St. John's by a member of the BOT. This incident
allegedly occurred the morning of the planned
PTA meeting held on 1/15/04, to discuss Dr. Jenkins
sudden 'retirement'.
Editorial: Dr. Lom, what a great example
and role model you are! Your lack of basic tact and more
than that,composure when dealing with the children of SJS
sickens me to my core. I find it appalling that you can
sit on the SJS BOT and help make decisions that affect students'
and teachers' lives with an attitude like yours.
The last I recall, Guam is still very much a part of the
United States of America, and as such, even students deserve
to express themselves freely through peaceful means. Who
are you to tear down their flyers and intimidate them by
cursing at them?
I suggest that you do two things. One, quit the board —
you don't belong there. Two, make a public apology on campus
to the seniors for your lack of maturity.
It is sad when kids much younger than yourself can display
common social behavior of decency and respect while you
cannot. Maybe one of the seniors should be replacing you
on that board.
Shame on you for speaking in a manner and tone in which
you would not condone anyone else speaking to your own child
with. Shame on you! I wonder if the 2004 Senior Class parents
know this occurred? |
“'Winning
the Cultural War'
- by Charlton Heston.”
A speech
to the Harvard Law
School Forum, Feb. 16, 1999 (1/22/04) |
|
