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Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:41 PM

DUCK HEROES

The Taylor ISD school board recognized four staff members at the April 18 meeting and expressed deep appreciation for their efforts in not only keeping students safe, but saving lives. During a trip of the boys soccer team to a recent game, the driver of the chartered bus suddenly became ill and unable to perform his duties.
Carl Caldwell (left), soccer coach John Brockway (middle) and Dan Dixon are greeted with thanks and appreciation from the Taylor School Board for their quick actions and efforts in keeping the boys soccer team safe in their travels to a recent game. Photos by Tim Crow
Carl Caldwell (left), soccer coach John Brockway (middle) and Dan Dixon are greeted with thanks and appreciation from the Taylor School Board for their quick actions and efforts in keeping the boys soccer team safe in their travels to a recent game. Photos by Tim Crow

The Taylor ISD school board recognized four staff members at the April 18 meeting and expressed deep appreciation for their efforts in not only keeping students safe, but saving lives.

During a trip of the boys soccer team to a recent game, the driver of the chartered bus suddenly became ill and unable to perform his duties. Coach John Brockway took over and safely brought the bus to a stop. Taylor SD Transportation Director Carl Caldwell immediately responded to the need by arranging for a school bus to transport the team, and TISD bus driver Dan Dixon made sure the team safely continued their journey.

At Taylor Middle School, counselor Candice Martin’s quick actions saved the life of a student when that student began choking and was unable to breathe. Martin administered first aid procedures to clear the student’s airway.

All four heroes were presented with certificates of appreciation and thanks from the school board and superintendent


Taylor Middle School counselor Candice Martin is thanked by school board vice president Shorty Mitchell for her efforts in saving a student who was choking.

Taylor Middle School counselor Candice Martin is thanked by school board vice president Shorty Mitchell for her efforts in saving a student who was choking.


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