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facility. With the help of many, we now have one that is the<br />
envy of high schools across Arkansas. I can’t thank Dr. Murry<br />
and our school board enough for seeing this project become<br />
a reality.” He adds, “Being selected by my peers as the <strong>2018</strong><br />
Athletic Director of the Year and receiving the National Merit<br />
Award was a great honor.”<br />
Of entering their new stage, the Daniels are excited about<br />
retired life. “We have loved our years in education. We will<br />
be forever grateful to Conway Public Schools and the City<br />
of Conway.” They each plan to continue devoting time<br />
to philanthropic endeavors. “We have both been involved<br />
with Special Olympics for a long time. We also work with<br />
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). We have an annual<br />
golf tournament in memory of my dad; the Ralph Thompson<br />
Memorial Golf Tournament is held in Forrest City each<br />
June. My brother, John Thompson, started it in 2001, and it<br />
benefits FCA,” Cheryl shares. Through his years as athletic<br />
director, Steve has also been involved with the Toad Suck<br />
Run, Walk to Remember, The Women’s Run and more.<br />
Cheryl serves on the board of Deliver Hope, serving youth<br />
in the juvenile justice system.<br />
Steve plans to play a fair amount of golf in his newfound<br />
spare time, and Cheryl enjoys making things on her Cricut<br />
and spending time at the pool. “The thing we both enjoy most<br />
is being with our kids and our granddaughter, Leighton! We<br />
look forward to another grandchild coming soon. We plan<br />
to spend more time with our family, especially our kids and<br />
grandchildren. Of course, we will continue to support the<br />
Wampus Cats. Going to games and sitting together will be a<br />
new experience for us! We also plan to attend more University<br />
of Central Arkansas athletic events.”<br />
As for those incoming educators, eager to take the baton,<br />
Steve and Cheryl offer the following: “First, we say congratulations<br />
on choosing the best, most rewarding, and<br />
fun career ever. Never forget the impact you can have with<br />
students every day. Lastly, enjoy every minute — it goes by<br />
faster than you can imagine.”<br />
“<br />
One of the things I’m most proud<br />
of is helping provide opportunities<br />
for students with disabilities to<br />
be included in activities and<br />
form lifelong friendships with<br />
students without disabilities.<br />
”<br />
—Cheryl Daniels<br />
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