By Morgan Taylor – Editor-In-Chief

With the end of the school year approaching, the Advocate’s Editor-In-Chief, Morgan Taylor, sat down with Jonathan Law principal Mr. Thompson to talk and reflect on the 2018-2019 school year.

Morgan Taylor: What are your goals for next year?

Fran Thompson: We have some exciting changes occurring next year to support all our students in their learning! I can’t wait to roll out the good news over the summer in anticipation for the start of the new school year. Stay tuned…

MT: What was your favorite memory of this year?

FT: I have so many great memories of the year. All involve our Lawmazing student body and incredible staff members and the great things they do every day.

MT: What facilities will be improved for next year?

FT: Did I mention, stay tuned?

MT: How was this school year better than others?

FT: This was a school year that saw Jonathan Law continue to progress in achieving our academic goals. We continue to grow in student achievement and in our connections in the community. It was a great year in both areas!

MT: What is your advice to the incoming Class of 2023?

FT: Welcome! You are about to join a very special community of learners.  We will support you as you join the Law family. We are so excited to welcome you!

MT: What is your advice to the leaving Class of 2019?

FT: Be well. Remember all you have learned from your years at Law. We look forward to hearing all about your future – we believe in you!

MT: What changes have you seen within the Class of 2019 as they have grown from freshmen to seniors?

FT: What a special group of young men and women. They are ready for the next step in their life journeys. We are proud of you.

MT: What is your favorite part about this school?

FT: Every student, every day!

MT: What are your summer plans?

FT: I will be spending some time planning for next year and Bobo and I will spend a lot of time on our back deck enjoying the summer!

MT: Do you have any last messages to the Class of 2019?

FT: Keep us posted – you will always have a place here because you are always a Lawman!