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A Word from Our Superindendent . . .

N BEHALF OF the Pearland ISD Board and Ad-
Oministration, I welcome everyone here tonight.
Our desire is that both our community and visitors
will remember this night for its excitement and for
the good will and graciousness exhibited by many.

Both of our mighty football teams (Dawson and
Pearland) compete in the Texas 6A division contain-
ing the biggest and best high school football teams
in the nation. And we know that our bands, cheer-
leaders, dancers, and many others also make this

night special. In short, we’re honored to showcase
such a storied history of athletic, extra-curricular,
academic, and fine arts accomplishment.
John Kelly

Our school district is increasingly well known throughout the state for placing
a high emphasis on “grit” and specifically on a “growth mindset” This world
class goal entails “working strenuously toward challenges, maintaining effort
and interest over years despite failure, adversity and plateaus in progress.”
We believe our lives are better focused on improvement and growth rather
than on a “fixed” or static sense of our abilities and achievements.

What better way to teach and model these things than on this field with our
athletes, our band performers, and all of the others that make Friday Night so
exciting? I know you appreciate and applaud the life changing role that our
coaches, teachers, and volunteers play in the lives of students. Indeed, inside
each of us is a higher “scoreboard” capable of appreciating the hard work and

integrity necessary for accomplishment in all worthy lifetime endeavors.

May the good Lord bestow a blessing on all those who make it possible for
our young people to shine!

Sincerely,
JOHN P. KELLY, Ph.D.
Superintendent, Pearland ISD

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