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William Ryser in five years has made a big stamp on Girard schools. He was raised by two great parents, dad William Sr. was a great athlete at Hubbard and Stella a Ursuline grad. William Sr. will be going into their Hall of fame this year. "They both were great parents", said Bill. He went to Kennedy Christian HS where Bill was a football player for four years and he was a two year captain, while also running track all four years. Bill went to Gannon college, where he was on the football team, and joined the R.O.T.C. He was studying political science. Bill said ."Football was a lot tougher in college". He went to the Army for four years. Later he met his great wife Tracey. She was a graduate from West Point, WOW. They were in the tenth mountain division in Ft Drum NY. They moved west to Arizona. Their he got his teaching degree, at the University of Arizona. His wife was stationed at Ft. Huachuca, In Sierra Vista. Az. There is nothing to do for about a million miles, I've been their. Bill coached football at Buena High. They decided to come back to Ohio. He was a teacher at Adams alternative school. He continued to coach at Mathews, and went to Liberty to teach. He became Girard's Junior High principal in 2005. Then 2 years later moved to the High School.
He said "The Junior high kid, is in a transitional mode, with a nurturing component. At the high school level, your contributing more. The vision is to get the kids ready, to compete against the world. I want the kids to have a positive school culture, that recognizes the kids. We are getting the kids prepared, for national bench marks, not just the states requirements We want to prepare the kids for the act". Bill said he's proud that the school was recognized, by the U.S.News at worlds reports, for getting a bronze metal, for the third annual best High School list. "Our stems program has made a big plus to the school. The stem program, motivates students to think beyond high school, to college and career choices. We've tried to foster a sense of urgency about what they are doing in high school and beyond. We do the basics very well and are proud of it" said Bill. I wanted to hear about the new school, he said "The school will give the kids better access to technology, and lap tops. The teachers will have modules, smart boards and many other positive changes." He wants the teachers goal to get Girard to GOLD next time. He said, "The school is looking into getting a activity bus, to transport kids to the stadium, but the kids can go on their own also". Asking Bill what is his goal he stated "I want to run the best high school Girard has ever had, and further my education." I talked to a couple kids at the school Junior Lyndsey Crown said "He interacts with us, and he is tough but fair." Ryan Delbene a junior said, "He sets high standards. Like giving more respect to teachers and kids. He also is a great leader, and very motivational". William has 2 kids Jake 12 and Sarah 10, both who are involved in sports and many other activities. This is a great guy and principal. He always says Hi, He just doesn't walk by you and thinks he is better then you. I hope he stays in the Girard system a long time. THANK YOU BILL.
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