A Word From the Perot Fa mily Headm aster
Paving the Way to Extraordinary
The theme for this issue causes me to reflect on one of our
recent chapel services. The homily of that chapel touched on a scene from the popular children’s movie Trolls that involved a lesson that is pertinent not only to children but also to most adults. The movie Trolls attempts to drive home the notion that happiness is inside each of us. It acknowledges that there are times in which others can help us to come to that realization. St.
Philip’s
unparalleled
offers
an
experience
to our students that not only enables them to
St. Philip’s offers an unparalleled experience to our students that not only enables them to embrace their potential to be extraordinary but also helps them to acknowledge that as children of God, EXTRAORDINARY is already inside of them. "
the surrounding community, that despite inequity, or even
embrace their potential to be extraordinary but also helps them to acknowledge that as children of God, EXTRAORDINARY is already inside of them. In fact, we guide our students to gain a glimpse of the existence of a supernatural power that allows them to forge through life’s challenges.
injustices, THEY MUST PRESS ON. This affirmation is taught under the premise that our students do not have to do this alone. They have a village and a community present to support them, but most importantly, they have a higher power to lean on. For this reason, at St. Philip’s School & Community Center, we teach values, we build character,
Our faculty and staff refute the notion that our students are products of their environment. Far too many of us are walking, living testimonies of the opposite. In fact, we have daily evidence of students and community residents overcoming dire circumstances, conditions, and conflicts. As you browse through this edition of our magazine, do
and we demand integrity. We extend our deepest gratitude to all of those who sacrifice their time, resources, and prayers to provide unparalleled experiences embracing extraordinary excellence. Blessings,
so with this quote in mind: “there are many reasons but no excuses.” We teach our students and promote within
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WINTER MAGAZINE 2017
Dr. Terry J. Flowers
www.stphilips1600.org
