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Proud of Alpena Public Schools

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I am a proud product of public education. My entire K-12 experience was within Alpena Public Schools. Dedicated professional school staff including food service, custodians, teachers, and school secretaries set me up for long-term success. Without my public education I would not be where I am today. Following my graduation from Alpena High School, I attended Central Michigan University. My strong APS education allowed me to succeed which led to me being awarded a 45% tuition scholarship and becoming a Leadership Advancement Scholar. Beyond assisting me in obtaining large ...

On the precipice

Editorials and columns

I’ve wanted to share something of my experience with dating for a while, but I haven’t figured out the right approach. I’m still a bit unsure. I drafted a piece a couple weeks ago, titled it “Hill of Lilies”, and then scrapped the whole thing. Something about it was too raw, too ...

Does it matter what Helen of Troy looked like?

Editorials and columns

It's the controversy that has launched a thousand X posts. Elon Musk, who is a fan of Homer, has kicked up a fuss by objecting to filmmaker Christopher Nolan casting the black actress Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy in his forthcoming movie version of "The Odyssey." The epic production ...

Communication isn’t just about the words

Editorials and columns

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw Communication is about so much more than just the words that leave our mouths. This should not be new information. Plus, the challenges of communication are compounding as ...