By Nancy Whitney
Staff Writer
Wylie High School Principal Virdie Montgomery made sure his students got their Rachel’s Challenge booster shot this month. Students attended assemblies, serving as reminders of the importance of kindness and respecting one another.
Cody Hodges was the speaker.
“He is in my opinion one of the best presenters in the whole organization,” Montgomery said. “He speaks from his heart and he has a passion for kids.”
For full story see this weeks issue of The Wylie News.
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