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East principal losing by example

Grandma Anne | 5:40 a.m. April 28, 2008

I love uplifting stories such as this one. I love to see people succeed. What a great example. It gives me encouragement that maybe I too can accomplish difficult things, even at the age of 70. Hooray for the Principal!

Classworks! | 6:12 a.m. April 28, 2008

Way to go Mr. Sagers! An inspiration to everyone!

Jolene (Cyprus High) | 7:45 a.m. April 28, 2008

Keep up the good work. You are truly amazing!

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Kathy | 7:48 a.m. April 28, 2008

We need more people like you -- not to mention more principals!

Carol | 9:11 a.m. April 28, 2008

What a great goal. And what an example. Win/win for every one.

doodles | 10:00 a.m. April 28, 2008

Wish there were more educators like this principal who could teach by example and involve students in a winning proposition that relates to real life, not only academia.

Anonymous | 10:58 a.m. April 28, 2008

That's a great accomplishment and a great example for the students as well as the whole community. Keep going and maybe set your goal for the Salt Lake 5k or half marathon next April 2009.

Roscoe | 11:29 a.m. April 28, 2008

"He has taken in all of his pants and recently discovered a stash of pants he had outgrown decades ago. And sure enough, they fit."

Too bad corduroy bell bottoms aren't in style right now.

Joel VO | 1:18 p.m. April 28, 2008

This Principal has the stuff to return EHS to the school where kids want to come. In his first year he's been open and accessible. Hopefully, he always will be. His attitude is great, his personality genuine. I hope his positive attitude and energy rub off on all the staff and teachers. I hope his salary matches his abilities. Granite District's loss is EHS gain! GO EAST (75)

From VIrginia | 2:08 p.m. April 28, 2008

Wonderful! Good luck to you.

Hero of Canton | 2:13 p.m. April 28, 2008

This is very inspirational and gives me hope that my children will be able to go to school in a system where there are still teachers and educators that care about leading from the front instead of sitting at the back.

My hat is off to you sir, well done indeed!

middleroader12 | 3:42 p.m. April 28, 2008

What a great story! Go East! Show 'em the stuff the Leopards are made of!

Cool! | 4:07 p.m. April 28, 2008

He is a great guy and an awesome principal. I love the quote about perserverence over intelligence. I hope he gets there and makes this a fun way to challenge students and keep up the fun at the school.

Keep It Up! | 4:14 p.m. April 28, 2008

Nice story DN! I hope he can continue to lose the weight and keep it off. This might be the push I need to lose some extra pounds for myself.

Margie | 7:47 p.m. April 28, 2008

Dr. Sagers, you are the best - and we all know it! Nice story.

Johnny Duchesne | 8:39 p.m. April 28, 2008

What a great role model!

Jason | 8:42 a.m. April 30, 2008

Good job Mr. Belding! Screech and AC Slater are proud of you

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