In 1800 Asa Mann, an Englishman from Rhode Island,
settled at the northern end of what is now the borough
of Mansfield. He was the first to clear any considerable
amount of land, about 25 acres. His holdings became
known as Mann's Field and hence became Mansfield.
He soon divided his cleared land into building lots.
He opened a store and a hotel in 1804. Mansfield
was incorporated in 1857 and the first official
map was drawn. On March 27th, 1857 the first officials
were elected. The library was founded in 1901.
An unforgettable family weekend happens in Mansfield
every September, known as "The Fabulous 1890's
Weekend". This festive weekend revolves around
the anniversary of the world's first night football
game played under lights on September 28th, 1892.
The match pitted Mansfield Seminary against Wyoming
Seminary and was the highlight of the Great Mansfield
Fair that year. To celebrate this historic event,
Mansfield University, the Chamber of Commerce and
the entire community join forces to create a colorful
family weekend.
In Light of what happened this September 11th to
our great Nation, Citizens' would like to honor
all the heroes that selflessly sacrificed their
lives so others could live. Heroes come in many
varieties. They gain national notoriety or remain
in obscurity. We want you to meet a hero of the
later variety.
Please meet Ms. Saundra Tice. Saundra graduated
from Citizens' in May of 2000. Her first choice
was not distance education. Saundra had home school
thrust upon her due to family circumstances. Saundra
became pregnant and was unable to stay in public
school. Many young women in this situation find
it necessary to drop out of school and give up on
their dreams of an education and career. Not so
for our hero.
Saundra made a difficult decision to continue her
education from home and enrolled with us. She completed
her last two years of high school from her kitchen
table and earned her diploma with an impressive
3.6 GPA. Saundra wasn't done yet. She wanted to
be hero for her son, Bradley.
Ms. Tice is now a student at Mansfield University.
She is pursuing a dual degree in Special Education
and Elementary Education. Our Nation's teachers
are unsung heroes that positively affect the lives
of others. We know that Saundra will affect the
lives of many, many people. Her goals and grit make
her a hero now and a future hero too.
Saundra, because you didn't give up, because you
are intent on providing a good life for Bradley,
and because you put the needs of others before your
own, you are a hero and you are ...
Citizen's High School Graduate of the Month
for October 2001.
