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Truman Johanson is one of the top members of the Saline High School Class of 2024. He and other students were recognized at the Compass Awards banquet.
Johnson was awarded the Compass Award for being a complex thinker and problem solver.
Johnson placed eighth in the MHSAA Division 1 Cross Country Championship, He won the academic all-state award for cross country in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Johnson received the highest rating playing the obie at the MSBOA solo and ensemble festival.
Johnson owns his own lawncare and landscaping business.
Next year, Johnson will attend Dordt University.
Each student honored during the Compass Awards banquet is asked to recognize an influential educator. Johnson recognized Nate Lampman.
"I cannot think of a kinder person I've ever met. I walk into band class and I always see a smile on Mr. Lampman's face. The clock seems to speed up as soon as I walk in that door," Johnson said. "It doesn't seem like a class to me. It seems like we're always having fun."
Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees. Sunny during the morning, thundery outbreaks in nearby for the afternoon, mist overnight.
Perhaps we are missing something here? The decision to not find a reasonable accommodation to interview Kelley seems short sighted and contrary to ensuring the best interests of the schools and our children are given top priority.
“In our view…” who are you speaking for here?
I’ll answer then - not everyone. As for the candidate, I agree that the onus is on her to make it to the meeting. Six other candidates have rearranged their schedules to attend, it is not a requirement to give special consideration. Giving her credentials and resume during public comment was a good idea.