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Each month the faculty at Mapleton Junior High presents the Spirit of the Mustang award to a faculty member that embodies the school mission statement of "Students are the focus - Success is the goal". These individuals go above and beyond.
In November, the award was passed to David Jex, Health teacher and Athletic Director at MJHS, with the following remarks:
Dave is a great coach who teaches his players correct principles. When Dave tells of his team's games and matches during morning announcements, he FIRST talks about the most important things - that his players displayed great sportsmanship and dignity, that they liked helping others on the other teams, that they were making friends with and encouraging the other players. He always does this well before he ever starts to mention the winners and the standings. And, the students at Mapleton Junior are listening to and learning from Dave those things that are really important in competition and in life.
Dave is an amazing example at Parent Teacher Conferences. EVERY student and parent wants to visit with him because they come away from his table pumped up and knowing their true worth. Several times Dave can be seen leaning over the table in close consultation with a parent who started out the conference looking troubled. They always walk away looking reassured and hopeful about the future and progress of their students.
Dave is like a good shepherd watching over his flock. During fire drills, he makes sure that every one of his students is accounted for. He takes it seriously. That is why he is an awesome teacher - he looks after every single one of his students and makes sure they are successful. They know that he cares about the progress of each and every one of them.
Dave is a positive force on the faculty at Mapleton Junior High. He recognizes the value of the amazing students at this school and is ever ready to remind others of this. He is a great example of the Spirit of the Mustang. Congratulations Dave!