Volume 10 • Number 2 October, 2017
I am the Luckiest Man in Plain Local Dr. Ambrose Perduk Jr., President, Plain Local Board of Education
Student Driven Hurricane Relief Details on page 4
Little Eagles Read to the Principal
More on page 5
OWMS STEM Receives Award Article on page 6
#PLSFirstDay
Fall is here, the excitement and energy of back to school is all around us. Walking in the various schools and athletic fields, I get a few moments to reflect: I am the Luckiest Man in Plain Local. Making my way through Plain Center, then on to Middlebranch, the West and East campuses, I had many great teachers and made a lot of friends. Along the way in Mrs. Williams’ Spanish class I met a smart, tall girl. We shared many future classes, went to dances, Homecomings, and Proms. We stayed strong through college and grad school. We have been married for 34 years. I am the Luckiest Man in Plain Local. In 1999, I had the opportunity to move my family to Canton from Cincinnati. It was an easy decision: both Kim and I believed the opportunities that this school district could offer our sons were exceptional. Having our parents and other family nearby would allow our sons to have the influences that we believed were necessary in boys maturing to young men. I am the Luckiest Man in Plain Local. In 2012, after working on several school levy and bond issue campaigns, I realized I enjoyed working with the school district. The opportunity presented itself for me to apply and interview to become a member of the Board of Education. I have thoroughly enjoyed the people I have met and get to work with to help make this district stronger. I am the Luckiest Man in Plain Local. At school events, I have had the privilege of speaking and interacting with people as a parent and now as a School Board member. Recently, at the Plain Family Fun Day/Rotary Pancake Breakfast, I had the pleasure of speaking with many grandparents. I enjoyed hearing them talk about their grandchildren and their many school activities and scholastic accomplishments. I take great pride and joy in talking about our facilities, our staff, and our students. I wear my GO gear with confidence and pride. I am the Luckiest Man in Plain Local. This past spring, the GlenOak Eagle Athletic Association (GEAA) held its major fundraiser-a live and silent auction. I was the high bidder on ‘Being the guest Band Director” for a game. I will get to direct the pre-game performance and then at another game the half time show. Maybe I am the Most Nervous Man. I am Proud to be on the Board of Education and I enjoy working alongside my fellow board members and the administration to continue to provide the most opportunities and the highest quality of education that we can. Have a great school year and GO Eagles.
Photos on pages 8 & 9
Plain Local Family Fun Day
Pictures on page 16
“The Plain Local Schools Board of Education (L-R John W. Halkias and Ambrose Perduk Jr. (back row) Kristen Guardado, Monica Gwin and Eugene Cazantzes (front row) cheered on the Golden Eagles at the Fall Sports Kick Off in August. See more photos on page 14.