K A N S A S S T A T E H I G H S C H O O L JANUARY 2012 - kshsaa

Kansas State High School
January 2012
Volume 74, Number 6
ACTIVITIES
JOURNAL
Harvey Alston: Educator &
Author to Headline KSHSAA
Annual Meeting in Wichita
on January 27th
The Kansas State High School Activities
Association annual meeting
will feature a speaker known
for his enthusiasm and appreciation
of educators. Harvey Alston,
author and former educator, will
provide the keynote address at
the KSHSAA’s Annual Meeting
in Wichita. The KSHSAA Annual
Meeting is held in conjunction with
the United School Administrators
Convention in Wichita and will begin
at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, January
27, 2012. Following a brief report
on KSHSAA business by Executive Director Gary Musselman
and Association staff, Mr. Alston will deliver his message. The
session will take place in the Hyatt conference center in Room
210 A-B-C. The KSHSAA session is open for all to attend,
whether or not they are registered for the convention.
Considered one of the most dynamic, “high octane” speakers in
America, Harvey Alston has been a full-time speaker since 1989.
Audiences throughout the United States have benefited not only
from his knowledge, but also from his practical wisdom.
Harvey Alston’s unforgettable words of individual responsibility
for achievement have improved spirits, spurred growth, and
changed lives. His powerful, soul-searching presentations uplift
audiences to a higher standard, and to a level where they strive
only for the best. Alston believes in solitary achievement, shared
NOTICE of KSHSAA Elections
for
Board of Director
and
Appeal Board
Remaining National
Testing Dates
National testing dates often influence activity scheduling.
The following are the remaining dates for this
2011-2012 school year:
ACT Test Dates Registration
Feb. 11, 2012 Jan. 13, 2012
Apr. 14, 2012 Mar. 9 2012
June 9, 2012 May 4, 2012
Sept. 8, 2012 TBD
SAT Test Dates Registration
Jan. 28, 2012 Dec. 30, 2011
Mar. 10, 2012 Feb. 10, 2012
May 5, 2012 April 6, 2012
June 2, 2012 May 8, 2012
Advanced Placement Test Dates
May 7-11, 14-18, 2012
accomplishment and the dignity of human beings.
Alston’s career has spanned positions from head football coach
of Columbus East High School in Ohio in 1968, to assistant
director of student financial aid at the university level. As an
educator he taught English, biology, health, life sciences and
math curricula. Over the years, Alston has received recognition
and awards from such diverse groups and organizations
as the Ohio House of Representatives as one of Ohio’s “Finest
Citizens”, the City of Columbus declared a Harvey Alston Day,
he was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel, and has received
numerous national recognitions and awards. People walk away
from Harvey Alston’s presentations knowing they have just
heard someone who “has been around the track a few times”
and one who shares it in a way that people won’t forget. He
has the courage it takes to remind people that life is only what
they make it, that self-respect does not come with the job, but is
brought to the job by people who do the best they can do, with
whatever work is available to them.
“Having heard Mr. Alston previously, we are excited to bring
his enthusiastic message to our annual meeting. We welcome
everyone to our session,” said KSHSAA Executive Director,
Gary Musselman.
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Annual Election information is being mailed to superintendents, principals and
presidents of local boards of education in January.
The February Activities Journal will also carry this important information.
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