PIcture the arrival of 300 students dressed in beige slacks or skirts and white polo shirts emblazoned with the the American Academy crest in wine and white! 230 of those students belong to the high school and become my responsibility directly while the other 70 are under the leadership of another vice principal.
The day began with all students in the auditorium where I was introduced by Dr. Joe Worsham as the incoming Headmaster. After some words of greeting it was interesting to challenge the students from the Word of God. The verses I chose which I felt were fitting for the beginning of the year were Philippians 3:13, 14.
After some further instructions about rules, they were off to class for the usual beginning of school routines. Besides walking the halls and poking my head into the open classrooms, I dealt with enrollment issues.
One man came with his son from Wales. They had been in the tourist industry there and due to the overbearing legislation concerning that industry - parts of historic walking paths are no longer open to tourists because they might fall down the cliffs into the sea! My, my I am so glad that someone has that deep concern for my well being! I am able to tell whether or not I should get too close to the edge of a cliff!
Anyway, his plane had touched down in Pathos at the west end of the island an all his luggage had been unloaded. The family then proceeded to Larnaca only to find out they were without their things! So, here is a father and his son wanting to enroll and not have any results or money to pay to get in. What do you decide when the policy this year is that no one is admitted without the payment of fees! I suggested that we process him and allow him to enter on the proviso that he get us some money within a couple of days. He said he appreciated that and would go back to the north (Turkish area) and get some money on credit cards and then return with it for me. I jokingly said, if there is no money, there will be no classes – he laughed and so we look forward to the best.
Sound the trumpet! Our phone was installed today and we can call out alright now. The dsl modem was also left but for the life of me I cannot get either computer to function with it. Frustration!!!! Hopefully this will be resolved within a day or two!
Marian helped out at the Primary school today making some sandwiches for the students since they go from 7:30 am until 2:30 pm and there is only two 15 minute recesses. It is a long day for me as I get up before six and today I was home about three thirty without any further food or water since breakfast. Don’t feel too sorry because Marian had a nice meal ready when I got home.
Thanks for the emails!
David
posted by David & Marian Sloss @ 3:53 AM
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