Jordan Crouch : Class of '00

Mr. R~

We are writing this on Jordan’s behalf. We will never forget our first introduction to your band program.  We were visiting Columbia River’s preview night, Jordan was a part of your award-winning program.  Band camp rolled around and the first night he came home so energized. It seemed like he had grown into a man in one day. That first year in the Chieftain Marching Band, was one we will always remember. As the school
year was drawing to a close, Skyview was gearing up to open. We lived in the Skyview District, so Jordan’s home school was Skyview. But because he was in the IB Program, he was also able to go to Columbia River. We told him it was his choice.  He was so conflicted in those weeks, one day it was CR, the next day it was Skyview. That went on for about two weeks.  One day shortly after that, he called me at work (a very unusual thing for him to do). “Mom” he said, I’ve decided I’m going to Skyview!” I could tell there was finality in his decision. He was sooo sure. I asked him what made the decision for him. He replied, “One of my two favorite teachers Mr. Robertson announced he is moving to Skyview. I’m going with him!”  Jordan never wavered from his decision from that point forward. Even through the rough first year at Skyview due to an overloaded freshman class. In fact, Jordan was planning on majoring in music in college, largely because of you. That path, however, was altered when he went to college and decided to go into youth ministry.

The things Jordan, and many other students, learned from you, were not things you taught; but things they caught from you: your example of striving to be the best, your dedication, your love of “everything music.” The band students’ lives were richer, and had more substance than many of their peers. Thank you for your years of sacrifice, of dedication, of love for our kids. We appreciate you more than you know!

Jeff & Sharon Crouch

Jordan Crouch, Class of 2000
1981-2010