American Education Week

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Nov. 16-20th is American Education Week. The Gazette talked to these students and staff members on Monday, Nov. 16 as school was starting to get their thoughts on what education means to them.

American Education week

Beckett Dickey

ā€œIt means that if I wanted to become a plumber, then I’ll need math, and this will help me learn what I need to do.ā€

American Education week

Abby Fetter

ā€œIt’s important every single day and in every single way. Not only do you get to see friends every day, but you learn new things and see that the world is full of lots of possibilities.ā€

American Education week

Landon Koster

ā€œI want to become a mechanic. Sure, school can be hard sometimes, but it’s worth it.ā€

American Education week

Zach Uhl

ā€œEducation gives you insight. What jobs are available for you, what your interests are and most importantly finding out what you’re good at.ā€

crop friends stacking hands together

Michelle Pliska

ā€œEducation is the most important thing. It is the tool that gets you through life.ā€

Lauren Stoterau

Lauren Stoterau

ā€œEducation lets you do anything, it helps these students to do whatever they want in their lives as they grow.ā€

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