A great quote and a fine sendoff

This line came from Jon Draud, former KY state representative from Kenton County and now the state's education commissioner. He was describing a sign he once saw on a trip into rural Kentucky:

"When all is said and done, more is said than done," Draud recounted, then added: "That's Frankfort."

Draud made his comments during the Covington Education Foundation's annual luncheon at Drees Pavilion in Devou Park. The honoree as person of the year was an obvious and deserving choice: retiring school superintendent Jack Moreland.

Moreland leaves a void that must be filled by a strong leader. That was Draud's main message. Whenever I'm around Covington people, I'm reminded of what a deep reservoir of support the district has, particularly Holmes High School. It would be a stirring goal for Holmes to become the top-achieving urban high school in the state, the region and even the country, wouldn't it?

The foundation is starting a scholarship fund in Moreland's name for Covington students interested in careers in public education. To learn more, contact Bill Weathers at william.weathers@covington.kyschools.us.