Anthony Weisser--VETERAN PROFILE

**Thank you to our veteran's who were gracious enough to be interviewed during our annual veteran's breakfast. We appreciate your service!

Anthony enlisted in the Air Force because he just wanted to make his country proud and honor the United States. He was twenty years old when he started. He said, “I was scared because you are risking your life." Anthony served in the Vietnam War. He arrived in 1964 and left in 1965. He does not remember any times of having fun because "you were fighting for your life." To stay in contact with his loved ones he would write letters back and forth through the war. The food was edible to which he said: “[It was]...enough to take care of yourself.” When the war was fully over he said he was relieved and was happy to go back to his family. But now he is a 76 year old, proud veteran in Pittsburgh.
Thank you, Anthony Weisser for proudly serving our country!

Sharon Isherwood

Sharon Isherwood, French Teacher "When I was 26, my mother was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. From one day to the next, I moved back to Pittsburgh from Paris and helped care for her until her passing four years later. I have since lost my father to leukemia and have to say that I am still dealing with the loss of both of my parents. Thanks to time, friendships and the love and support of my husband, I try to focus more on the joys of life rather than the sorrows."

Melissa Matlock

Melissa Matlock, ELA teacher “I learn a lot by working with kids, because (especially middle schoolers) your destiny is not predetermined at this point. There are so many possibilities and there are so many people that you can become.”

Jerome Koller

Jerome Koller, History Teacher "My father has always been my hero. At age 16, I was at a crossroad in my swimming career. He stated something to me during that time that has always stuck with me. He said, “You have the talent and ability to do great things. But talent and ability mean nothing if you choose not to use your gifts you've been given. You'll have the rest of your life to be mediocre. Stop being afraid of great news and give yourself a chance to see what you can truly be.” I took those words to heart and would be unafraid over the rest of my athletic career. My father had taught me a lot over the course of my life. But this small conversation instilled in me an important virtue, one that I try to encourage with my own children today."

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