The general public began registering online for next semester at 12:01 a.m. this morning. Students are highly encouraged to seek advising to be sure they are on course for graduation in the least amount of time possible. Pre-planning helps students ensure they are on the right track to reach their goals in the shortest, most economical timeframe possible. Students are also encouraged to take at least 15 credits each semester to earn associate’s degrees in two years and bachelor’s degrees in four.

In a relay race, even the fastest and most capable runner cannot run the entire distance by themselves and expect to win. They must pass the baton, trusting their teammate to complete their portion of the race successfully. The same is true of delegation in leadership. In my experience as a leader, delegating responsibilities proves to be the most challenging, but also the most rewarding aspect of administration.

Clarence Goodrich and his wife Anna came to Alaska in 1956, to visit. Clarence and Anna spent some time looking around Alaska. “Then, just out of the blue,” said Anna, “Clarence filed on a homestead on the Kenai Peninsula.” It was early 1957, the year oil was discovered on the Swanson River. The Goodrich homestead was in Slikok Valley (now near the Echo Lake and Gaswell Roads) well outside of Soldotna.

School board to meet