Editor, Times-Union: I am writing to add my voice to the chorus supporting the candidacy of Randy Polston for the Warsaw School Board. I have known Randy for more than 30 years, since he was my fifth-grade teacher and coach at Lincoln Elementary. I vividly remember his enthusiasm as a teacher, and his genuine concern for each and every one of the students in our class. He helped to instill a love of learning in me that I carry to this day. Perhaps even more importantly he helped to shape all of his students into compassionate, caring people who recognize the value in others and in themselves. I am very thankful that my children had the opportunity to have Mr. Polston as their principal at Harrison Elementary. I was struck by how welcoming he was to my family when we began attending Harrison, and I was thrilled to see that he was just as enthusiastic as a principal as he was as a teacher. My family and I witnessed first-hand his dedication to his “Huskies” and to the school. I don’t remember a single event at which he was not present during his tenure. Even though he is no longer principal, he is still a strong supporter of Harrison. I am confident that Randy will bring this same level of dedication and enthusiasm to the school board, and I am certain that our children could have no better advocate on their behalf. With his more than 30 years in education, Randy clearly possesses a level of expertise that is well-suited to help craft the direction and development of Warsaw Community Schools. His expertise is tempered with faith and compassion making him an ideal candidate for the school board. Mike Bergen Warsaw, via e-mail
