Thanks, Jayne, for that VERY important clarification. This isn't just
some window dressing; it's a "real deal" indicator of achievement.
And, as always, my dear friend Clayton, my congratulations. I endorse
Jayne's verdict entirely.
Had I the talent I'd write a "corrido" about your heroic struggles
against thick-headed administrators and the like. Somehow, you remind
me of the nobler revolutionaries from my neck of the woods - selfless,
unassuming, willing to do a tough job, and I'll wager not getting paid
nearly enough for your pains. The success of your students and the
admiration of your colleagues will have to serve.
Mary got it right: You rock!
Best wishes as always,
John
Quoting "Suhler, Jayne" <jsuh...@mail.smu.edu>:
Only a tiny fraction (.25 percent) of K-12 schools in the U.S. are
designated Blue Ribbon. Parents in Dallas have slept in tents to be
in line for transfer seats at the handful of schools here that have
received the award over the years. What Clayton’s school has
achieved is remarkable and his contributions can be traced directly
to the award. All this is a nice way of saying CLAYTON YOU ARE ONE
B.A.M.F.!!! jayne
From: Winedale-l
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Date: Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 4:33 AM
To: Clayton Stromberger
<cstromber...@austin.utexas.edu<mailto:cstromber...@austin.utexas.edu>>
Cc:
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Dearest Clayton,
You rock! You are an inspiration. Congratulations to all of you. Love. Mary
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 30, 2015, at 9:18 PM, Clayton Stromberger
<cstromber...@austin.utexas.edu<mailto:cstromber...@austin.utexas.edu>>
wrote:
Thanks y'all — a pretty neat group of kids, they actually cheered
this afternoon when I told them I’d brought the rest of Hamlet 1.1
for them to take home (we’ve been working on the first 20 or so
lines). They were unfazed to see Fred Cantu and his cameraman in
the little “theater room” built over the summer and eagerly
volunteered for their turn at Bernardo, Francisco, et al.
Very impressive and heartening what’s going on at Blackshear; next
door to us in the dance studio, I saw a class of first graders in
socks lining up on their tippytoes for ballet lessons. I’m so glad
the principal, Betty Jenkins, is receiving this Blue Ribbon
recognition for her determination to make the school the first Fine
Arts Magnet at the elementary level in the district. It’s a
remarkable sea change from the atmosphere of even a decade ago —
when arts were tossed aside the moment scores dipped — and I hope
this award will give other elementary-level administrators in
low-income communities the courage and incentive to make the arts an
integral part of their students’ day.
Especially sweet since I was run off from Blackshear 16 years ago
largely for doing Shakespeare with my classes when I should have
been drilling them for the TAAS test…!
cs
On Sep 30, 2015, at 7:43 PM, Aubrey Carter
<aubreycar...@sbcglobal.net<mailto:aubreycar...@sbcglobal.net>> wrote:
Great work Clayton.
ACDO
1401 E. 7th St.
Austin, TX 78702
512-472-3393
On Sep 30, 2015, at 6:30 PM, Jerald Head
<jlhead1...@gmail.com<mailto:jlhead1...@gmail.com>> wrote:
I just saw Clayton on the local news working with the kids at
Blackshear Elementary, which was awarded a Blue Ribbon status. The
arts program there was mentioned as a real plus. Good job kids,
teachers, and Clayton.👏👏👏👏
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 29, 2015, at 10:59 PM, Susan Todd
<susangaylet...@gmail.com<mailto:susangaylet...@gmail.com>> wrote:
Love and big smooches to all of you! What a thrill it was to have
Doc and JoAnn and such a goodly herd of our beloveds in the theater.
I'm sorry the Ghost of Scottish Rite Theater targeted Lynn in its
naughty shenanigans. I promise to get Stan to smudge the place in
preparation for any of you who dare to enter and sit in the seats.
Terry, your email enchants me. Thank you for that.
Dream, dream, dream!
Susan
On Tue, Sep 29, 2015 at 8:29 PM, Lynn McGuire
<lynnedwardsmcgu...@hotmail.com<mailto:lynnedwardsmcgu...@hotmail.com>>
wrote:
Jerald - glad I could be your buffer and I enjoyed Susan's
production of COE too - very creative and entertaining! The theatre
and sets were gorgeous... But do check your chair backs before
sitting down. I had an entanglement with my first choice which had a
broken back and almost broke mine as we collapsed to the floor! Our
two wonderful doctors - Craig and Jerald came to my rescue,
prescribed Advil and ice, and we then all enjoyed the show. Of
course Jerald had to inform me how sore I would be in the morning!
Anyway - come see the show and let's all go to dinner!
And Terry, thanks for your lovely words! They mean a lot! It also
meant the world to me that you came to our performances- you were
missed during the week!
And to the rest of you- keep writing, it is joyful to hear your
voices! Love, Lynn
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On Sep 29, 2015, at 2:04 PM, "Jerald Head"
<jlhead1...@gmail.com<mailto:jlhead1...@gmail.com>> wrote:
Sunday I went to the Scottish Rite Theater to see “The Comedy of
Errors,” which is always such fun. This time it was directed by
reunion alum Susan Todd and one of the Dromio’s was played by Kathy
Blackbird who was a real hoot. I just love to see those Dromios
receiving a few licks. . I know I loved beating Mary Collins in
1978, when she was my Dromio.. There were several other Winedale
alums in the show as well. Zaniness ensued. There was a mini reunion
in the audience. Hurwitz, Lynn, Joy, Mike Mergan, Doc, and Joann
were all in attendance as was Jonathan and Whitney Ayres. It was
good to see them all . Thankfully, Lynn sat between Joy and I so
Joy’s harassment of me was kept to a minimum. The theater itself is
worth seeing as well which was built in 1871 and if I am not
mistaken, some of the fly/ sets used in CE were original. It looked
great. The show runs for a while longer so if you are in Austin, and
looking for an escape from the ACL hoards, go support some local
theater, and of course our friends as well.
Jerald
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On Sep 29, 2015, at 12:53 PM, tlgalloway via Shakespeare at Winedale
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wrote:
These last few days, I have been falling into reveries about the
reunion plays.
I can't get over how tightly they were performed. Crisp and
energetic and funny and moving. Both of them.
When I was there watching it seemed well, of course-- that's the way
Winedale works.
But now that a few weeks have gone by, I am struck once again by
what a miracle it is that two plays can be so perfectly realized in
just a week.
And I wanted to say again to all of you who performed at the
reunion, what a profound pleasure it was to witness the results of
your thought, your sweat, yours whims, your camaraderie and your
playing.
It was enchanting. Just like it should be, has always been, and
always will be.
Love to you.
Terry
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