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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, cheerleaders,

dancers, and many others also make this night special. In
short, we’re honored to showcase such a storied his-
tory of athletic, extra-curricular, academic, and fine arts
accomplishment.
Dr. 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 ath-
letes, 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, teach-
ers, 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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