Joe Miller Update

Subject: A Message From Joe

This morning when I was reading the San Jose Mercury over a cup of coffee and a donut, there wasn't one mention of Wilcox High School, Rockabillymodel or me. Great! Can we move on now? I want to get back to the place I know and love. A place where everyday you come to as a student, a staff member, or an administrator and nothing is handed to you on a silver platter. A place where we all work hard on our friendships, academics, activities and sports. What I've admired about Wilcox students over the years is that they're very proud of who they are, where they come from and what they're about. Through my school years in the 60's and 70's I went to catholic school, where we were basically sheltered and segregated. I never knew what the real world was until I started working at WHS over 20 years ago and in my early 30's, this special place showed me the true meaning of love, compassion, understanding and tolerance. WHS just might be the coolest high school on the face of the planet where students of all walks of life, cultures, races and religions come together and learn about humanity. They love and respect each other, whether they're a jock, a cheerleader, band geek, drama nerd, goth, punk, hip-hop, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, Hispanic, White, Black, Asian, Indian, Gay, or Straight. Whatever the case may be, they're moving and grooving together. Sometimes when I'm in the hallway during passing period, I just stand back, watch and admire the students and realize that this is the future of America. A group that is very diverse, smart, and aware of the world around them. Wilcox will go on and be a great and successful place without me, but because I'm there, along with some other dedicated staff and faculty members, I think we make it just a little bit better, maybe we'll give them the extra love and support they need to reach their full potential to go forth to serve and make the world a better place. What the students learn at WHS everyday can't be taught in books, it can't be marketed, exploited or suppressed because it's about heart and soul. I painted a quote in one of the stairwells a few years back it reads "The Heart that Loves is always Young"and we do throw the L-word around a lot at Wilcox, when I tell someone I love them the best part is they come back with a "I love you too Joe".
Until next time, Peace and Love. Joe