Political Quotes

“I rise today to honor and recognize Caleb Smith of Newton, KS. Caleb is the recipient of the 2021-2022 Kansas principal of the year. Caleb has shown outstanding leadership at Newton High School in order to earn this award. His passion for the students, working with the staff, and creative ideas to enhance technology at the school all contributed to this great success. Caleb found out about this honor Monday, April 11, following a school scavenger hunt where he walked all over the campus to find his students presenting the award to him. Superintendent Fred Van Ranken celebrated Caleb saying, ``Mr. Smith has done an outstanding job of trying to create an amazing culture at Newton High School and within the Newton communities, and it shows. I am so happy for Caleb to be recognized at the state level for what he and his team are doing at USD 373.'' This is an honor that Caleb should be immensely proud of. After reading through countless quotes from fellow teachers and Newton students, it is clear that Caleb has a true passion--and immense talent--for teaching our future leaders. This award is a testament to all of his hard work in providing outstanding education for all students that walk through his classroom. I am ecstatic to hear about the impact this great Kansan is having on our future generations. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Caleb Smith of Newton, KS. ____________________”