CAT Tracks for September 21, 2003 IEA & CHS HONOR STEVE KOHN

In the mail this week, you should have received the latest edition (August-September) of your IEA magazine - The Advocate. This month's issue contains the following article recognizing the loss of two leaders in the organization...

On Friday, September 19, 2003, Cairo High School students, staff, and faculty assembled in front of the school to honor Steve's memory. Student Council Sponsor Catherine Scott told the group that students had come to her asking for a memorial to Mr. Kohn and that they had specifically requested the planting of a tree. Ms. Scott secured a Ginko tree (signifying knowledge) and had it planted. When she contacted Bell Monument to secure a marker to be placed at the base of the tree, owner George Bell responded by donating it. Mr. Bell placed the marker as Dean of Students Larry Baldwin offered comments on Steve Kohn's dedication to his students and his desire that they overcome distractions and succeed in life. Mr. Baldwin offered as an example the personal experience of his daughter...who was "pushed" to succeed...but who now excells in computers. The ceremony concluded with a moment of silence in honor of the memory of Steve Kohn.

On the marker is a quote from Mr. Kohn. BACKGROUND: One of the fondest of memories by many students was that Mr. Kohn would push them hard...that he would not let them get by with less than he expected of them. The students said that at times they would get mad...start to "swell up"...but that Mr. Kohn would just smile...give them a wink and say...