Coupeville Sports

Coupeville freshman Haylee Armstrong and mom Michelle have both witnessed Tom Black’s positive impact on students. 

Every generation is speaking out.

Coupeville alumni have come on strong in support of Tom Black, the Dean of Students, saying his value is more than a dollar amount, and he shouldn’t be a casualty in the ongoing budget cuts.

Now, current students are joining the call.

Our next letter comes from incoming Wolf freshman Haylee Armstrong.

Dear Coupeville School District,

I would like to make a recommendation for the cut to the position of the Dean of Students.

Mr. Black, the Dean of Students, should not be cut from his position.

Without Mr. Black’s smile and bright mood in the Coupeville Middle/High School hallways, the students are going to struggle.

Mr. Black has made an impact on many students, including my friends and cousin.

You may or may not know, but my cousin, Adam Garcia, was a little troublemaker in those hallways while Mr. Black was there.

Mr. Black kept my cousins, mom, uncle, students, and myself in check.

Without Mr. Black’s smiling, positive mood, the students are going to slip.

I know for a fact Mr. Black in our hallways makes a difference between getting students to class on time, talking to students that need help, or helping with a short staff.

What if a teacher comes in late? Who’s gonna cover for them if they have no sub; what happens if we are short-staffed?

We aren’t gonna have Mr. Black to cover for a late teacher or a short staff.

Personally I am 100% with the hashtag #BRINGBACKBLACK.

Coupeville Middle/High School needs Mr. Black to stay in check.

Every morning Mr. Black would bring a smile to mine and others’ faces, whether it was just a “Good morning” or “I like that sweatshirt.”

Coupeville Middle/High School needs Mr. Black, so I strongly disagree with the decision of the Dean of Students being cut.

Sincerely,

Haylee Armstrong