From the Sept. 11, 2008 "PAW Print" newsletter:
One small step for man and one great step for mankind is the quotable legacy of Neil Armstrong as he took the first steps on the moon.
One man had a dream. Dr. King shared that dream and re-shaped the possibilities for individuals of all kinds and in so doing, changed course of history for our nation.
One 1/100th of a second separates gold from silver medals at the Olympics – as we saw for both Dara Torres and Michael Phelps.
For Michael Phelps, it also took one team-mate – Jason Lezak – a man with an adrenaline rush in the men’s 400m relay race to enable Michael Phelps to earn one of eight gold medals and make history. One more medal to top Mark Spitz’s record.
While it is not always possible to clearly identify the one contribution that makes the difference, that does not mean that each step is not worth taking. One little degree separates very hot water at 211° from steam at 212°. Consider what the invention of the steam engine sparked to understand the impact of adding one more degree of heat.
At Endeavor, one hour of your time can help a teacher take a lunch break. One committee – any committee – can use your help to shape the kind of school we want for our children. With each one of us doing our part, we’ll have created one community with one shared goal centered around one great school – one step at a time.
With all due respect, John Lennon – one is NOT the loneliest number. Not by a long shot, or even by one 1/100th of a second for that matter.
All the best,
John
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My term ended in June, 2009 as the first president of PAWS, the PTA-equivalent organization for Endeavor Charter School in Raleigh, NC. It was an honor and privilige for me to help the school get started by organizing its parent support infrastructure. PAWS stands for "Parents Active With Students."
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