Winners
Just as I am about to give up on the current generation coming out of high school, something happens that gives me hope. Last week, the students at Aledo High School in Aledo, TX ( a small town just west of Fort Worth) elected 18 year-old Kristen Pass as their homecoming queen. This is remarkable in that Kristen has Down's syndrome. Instead of going for the most popular or most attractive, these kids embraced the true spirit of inclusion and diversity, giving this young lady the thrill of her life. She has not removed her crown since. Here is a link to the story and video (I think): http://www.newsnet5.com/education/17723704/detail.html
Three cheers for Aledo. They are not all rednecks, after all.
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4 comments:
Amen.
Here we see the best of what America is about. I think a lot of good occurs in our nation .. but most of it just ain't "news."
Sad but true, e. craig. I was amazed that this story was actually on the CBS Evening News.
That is a wonderful story, thanks for sharing it Dave!
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