With the retirement of Marty Adams, the
Limestone County Board of Education welcomed Ronald Christ to its ranks in November 2016 as the representative for Elkmont High and Piney Chapel
Elementary schools. Adams, who was
elected in 2010, decided not to seek a second term and Republican Christ
ran unopposed for the seat.
With 2,654 ballots, or 98.6 percent of the
vote, Christ swept the race's seven precincts. He is a lifelong resident of Elkmont
and has served on the town council for several years. He has an
extensive history with both the town and school. Christ,
his wife Melissa, son Caleb and daughter Meredith, live inside a home
built for the first principal of the school, located just across the
street from the campus. He is a third-generation Elkmont High School
graduate and his mother, wife, sister and other relatives are, or have
been, teachers at the school.
Therefore, the decision to run for school board came naturally. “I just love my community. Education has always been big in the family,” he said. “I'm proud to serve.”
With
his wife and children by his side, Christ placed his hand on a Bible
and took the oath of office from Limestone County Probate Judge Charles
Woodroof Thursday night at the board's regular meeting. Christ said he
looks forward to learning everything he can from his peers during his
six-year term.
Complete Article Link: Athens News Courier
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