I am proud to have served the SCS Alumni Association for the past 15 years as director, vice-president, chair of the Wall of Fame committee and now president. It is quite an honor and a most satisfying reward to be able to give back to the community and to the school system that nurtured me and raised me and enabled me to go on in life in a successful manner. I am extremely proud of my parents, Ray and Belle Sheldon and all they gave to the students they taught between 1945 and 1984 and I consider it an obligation to continue in the love and service they gave to SCS and to the community.
Many of you know that my career takes me to many parts of the world regularly and that it is as close to 24/7 as one can have and still get some sleep. Yet I often make the 400 mile round trip to attend board meetings and committee meetings and reunion and also an annual 4 day Memorial Day holiday with my children and grandchildren. Yes I find time because I realize how strong are my roots and the bonds of friendship in Sidney and because I want my grandchildren also to know and be part of that. If the alumni can serve and give back to the school and the community and its students, then I believe it should and must and I am compelled to be part of that.
Doug Sheldon