This is the text of the proclamation that was presented by Superintendent
Montford at the AGG meeting January 12.

 WHEREAS, successful schools and the vitality of their graduates are
essential to the quality of neighborhood and community life; and

 WHEREAS, Amos P. Godby High School was established in 1966 to serve
the Tallahassee community; and

 WHEREAS, Godby High School quickly set a standard of excellence in
academics, athletics, and workforce preparedness that has grown into a
proudly recognized tradition within the greater community; and

 WHEREAS, the members of Godby’s first graduating class were awarded
their diplomas with pride in 1970, and have set the pace for more than
10,000 Godby alumni, who have graduated in succeeding years; and

 WHEREAS, students who have attended Godby have enjoyed a very
positive school experience and now share a lasting love and allegiance to
the school that will be passed along through future generations of Cougars;
and

 WHEREAS, many of Godby Alumni have gone out into the workforce to
take their places in society where they are now in a better position to
give back to their alma mater by helping current and future graduates as
they prepare their own way in life; and

 WHEREAS, a number of these dedicated citizen graduates come now to
organize and function as an academic booster club to provide assistance and
financial support that will enable students to pursue academic
opportunities they might otherwise have to
forego; and

 WHEREAS, three highly motivated graduates, President Mitch Gans
(Class of 1981), Vice-President Jim Reilly (Class of 1988), and
Secretary/Director Manny Joanos (Class of 1974), have taken on the
leadership of this new organization;

 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Superintendent of the
School District of Leon County does hereby commend the founding and future
members of the Association of Godby Graduates for their proactive approach
to school and student success, thereby perpetuation and enhancing the
educational experiences for Godby Cougars for generations to come.

In witness whereof, I as the
Superintendent of the School
District of Leon County, Florida
Have hereunto set my hand this
12th day of January, 2004:

William J. Montford, III
Superintendent