Sherman ISD Building Bearcats Magazine Summer 2017 | Page 14

Circle of Success
How do you encourage students to realize that
their potential is far greater than they have ever
imagined? How do you equip educators to stretch
the boundaries of the classroom and inspire
future generations of leaders and doers, movers
and shakers? These were the questions asked by
the founding members of the Sherman Education
Foundation.
Sometimes the questions are complicated and
the answers are simple. You give. You give of
your resources; you give of your time; and, you
encourage others to do the same. From there to
here, and here to there, Sherman ISD educators
have given, inspired, equipped, and cared. For 17
years, educators have proven to students that this
community supports them. For 17 years educators
have been telling students, “Not only can you
climb mountains, you will move mountains.”
At its 17th annual Circle of Success event, the
Sherman Education Foundation honored seven
distinguished students that demonstrate the
character, leadership, and service reflective of
the steadfast ideals of the Sherman Education
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Kevin Escobar Patricia Hoops, Sherman HS
Matthias Ruffins Peggy Savage, Sherman HS
Veronica Sosa Patricia Hoops, Sherman HS
Gracie Taylor Symantha Murray, Sherman HS
Hayden Tiner Anthony Hartman, Sherman HS
Kaylee Walker Cyndi Petray, Neblett ES
Dalton Wieck Douglas Holtzclaw, Piner MS
Foundation. These students exemplify what
can be achieved with gritty determination, an
assiduous work ethic, a kind heart, and a humble
soul. Alongside those students, the Foundation
also honored student-selected educators who
have made a difference.
These educators have devoted their lives to
making a difference in others. They have lovingly
challenged, vivaciously taught, and whimsically
encouraged; they care an awful lot.
The Circle of Success event recognizes excellence
in education in our great Sherman Independent
School District. Circle of Success celebrates
the interminable quest to be the best…the best
students, the best educators, the best parents,
the best supporters and mentors, the best district.
These aspirations are themselves a feat, and that
is a story that no one can beat!
For more information on Circle of Success or the
Sherman Education Foundation,
visit www.shermanisd.net/sef.