June 2022
“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald
For many people, summer is a time for fun and play, going to the beach and hanging out with family and friends, but it is also a time for renewal. We mostly associate reflection and renewal with New Year, but for students, teachers, and families, summer is also an opportunity to begin again. And with the first month of summer over, July is really a time where we should all reflect on who we were before June, and who we want to be when August comes around. Especially with how fast our world is changing, our values and morals may be challenged more than ever. So, it will be important that we have that conviction to stay true to ourselves. And as Kiwanians and Educators who are dedicated to supporting the children of the world, our role has become that much more important; that there are people who care and there is still hope.
~ Aladdin Roque-Dangaran
President of the Kiwanis Club of Pearl Harbor