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HOW OLD IS TOO OLD TO SERVE AS PRESIDENT?
“I think 78 because everyone after that age seems too old. Their minds don’t seem young enough to be in charge.”
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“I would say 85 because most people don’t even make it to that age.”
“I just did research on Supreme Court justices, and there are some justices with like 30-year sentences who are completely inept. I think the cutoff should be around 75.”
“I think there should be an age limit because sometimes when you get older, there can be mental deterioration. I think too old would be 80s to 90s.”
“The Constitution says you have to be at least 35, but there is no cap on how old you have to be. Who’s to say someone at 80 isn’t more sharp than someone at 70? The question becomes about mental fitness and health.”
After a 14-year tenure at MHS, Principal Dr. Steve Hankins has announced he is taking on a new role in the district.
Beginning July 1, Dr. Hankins will replace former executive director of student services, Dr. Terry Harris. However, the role is now named assistant superintendent of student services, as part of the reorganization of district leadership by Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain.
This news is bittersweet.
Dr. Hankins has been a force of leadership, guiding our school through many turbulent times. He has led us through virtual learning and disunity within the community. His navigation through the COVID-19 pandemic, online schooling, safety threats, student and staff deaths and generally unprecedented situations is commendable. We are incredibly grateful.
His guidance these past four years has raised the standards for the next head principal.
Beginning March 14, an interview committee will conduct interviews for the new principal. The district recently released a survey to staff and parents asking for feedback in regards to what they want in the next principal.
Here’s what we want:
Our hope is the new principal will embody MHS’ core values of integrity and strong character, among others. We also value community, unity and compas-
Interested sion toward others.
