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The 50-Mile Frenzy
In 1908, President Teddy Roosevelt issued an executive order mandating that Marine officers complete a 50-mile hike in under 20 hours. He believed fitness was essential to leadership. In 1963, President John F. Kennedy found that order and turned it into a national...
Tom Peterman, Conrad High School
Tom Peterman Retired Lutheran Pastor Conrad High School, Class of 1964 My dad grew up in Conrad, Montana - the only boy of six kids. His mom waitressed and his dad worked for Cargill. Grandpa Peterman left school after 6th grade to help on the family farm and Grandma...
Welcome to Public School Kids!
Hi, I’m Erika – a Montana public school kid, mom to two public school kids (ages 17 and 21), and the producer of Public School Kids. On this Mother’s Day, I’m thinking about what I want most for my kids and for all Montana kids. For many of us - if we’re lucky - our...
Joy in Others’ Success
I recently watched Court of Gold, a documentary that follows the top four men’s basketball teams at the 2024 Paris Olympics. During one of the practices, U.S. coach Steve Kerr said something that hit hard: “Joy in others’ success - that’s the key to winning.” And he’s...