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Graduation: A time for well chosen words of wisdom

Under normal daily circumstances most people aren’t inclined to give advice because they don’t want to seem like a “know it all”. The graduation season in May is often an exception to the rule, especially for people my age and older. We enjoy seeing grandchildren of relatives and close friends take an important step toward being an adult. We want to help them in a small way. For that reason we will sometimes say a few words about our own experiences in life, things we’ve learned over the years. There’s a scene from the 1967 movie The Graduate in which a graduation ...

A Vesta Boy – Dave Hansvick – Family farms and Vesta winters

We have been learning about Marshall’s David Hansvick, the second of three children of Dottie (Penske) Hansvick and John Hansvick. Dave grew up in the small town of Vesta. His family lived on the edge of Vesta, but both parents came from immigrant, farming families. The Hansvicks originated ...

On the Porch

Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday in May, honors men and women who died while serving in the United States military. The holiday was originally known as Decoration Day, and it originated in the years following the Civil War. By the late 1860s, many communities had begun ...

Four strategies to make the most of your charitable giving in 2026

Charitable giving is a meaningful way to support the organizations and communities that reflect your values. Whether you’re drawn to helping local nonprofits, funding educational initiatives, or supporting national causes, thoughtful planning can help your generosity create deeper impact ...

Senior year — greatest time of your life

It is that time of year where we are going to a lot of open houses celebrating graduations. I have listened to many warm, funny and nostalgic stories of senior years in high school. That took me back to my last year of high school, which totally revolved around sports, since that was my ...

Celebrating success as countdown to Sept. 1 begins

As we enter the final month of the 2025-26 school year, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our Marshall community. Even though we’ve faced challenges this year, our students, staff, and families have shown remarkable resilience, collaboration, and joy. We are closing out a very successful year—and there is so much to celebrate across every building. Preschool and early childhood center Our youngest learners have had a month full of connection and celebration. We welcomed grandparents and special grownups for Goodies with GrownUps, a special morning of sharing stories, ...