Friday, April 27, 2018

ELKMONT'S RONALD CHRIST ELECTED TO SCHOOL BOARD

R Christ sworn in

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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