WCHS Teacher Takes Time to Care

Jesse Dawson has spent a lifetime caring about his students. There's simply not enough time for him to get everything done that he cares about. Mr. Dawson has been a fixture in the Vocational Department at Warren County High School for years. His love for the school and it's students is evidenced through the time and care that he puts into many of the events and activities held throughout the year.

Mr. Dawson was surprised in his room by Superintendent Carey and Richard Rogers of News Channel 12 last Tuesday. Both were on hand to award Mr. Dawson the Time-To-Care award for his service to the school. Also on hand for the award was Mr. Dawson's wife and his own vocational teacher, Mr. Bacon.

Mr. Dawson graduated from Warren County High School. He began his teaching career in 1980. Dawson returned to teach at his Alma mater in 1995 and has been here ever since. Mr. Dawson teaches agriculture education and is the advisor for the local FFA organization. FFA is the most active student organization at WCHS.

Mr. Dawson and his students also spend countless hours preparing for many events throughout the school year. Whether it be building props for the prom or providing plants for an assembly, Mr. Dawson and his students go the extra mile.

Rogers asked Dawson how he felt about the award. Mr. Dawson replied, "I just enjoy working with the kids. Everything I try and do, I do for them."