14 April 2015
To: Superintendent Wes Taylor
From: John Wallace Isom Jr., a.k.a. The U-Can! Man (www.johntheucanman.com)
We (Karen and John Isom) Value Your Team’s Super Work and We Salute/Thank You
2007 – Present
Superintendent Wes Taylor, we feel compelled to take a moment to share and say thanks. My
bride Karen Isom of 24 years, a 1988 Lowndes Vikings graduate,
demanded that we select Lowndes County as our retirement location. I retired from the United
States Army on November 30, 2007, after serving 25 ½ years, and we then honored her
request. Karen was 100% sure the Lowndes County Vikings school system would provide our
children with a quality education. Eight years later, I see this reality for myself. I have been
sharing this fact across America, and we are pleased with the super education our children are
experiencing. Thank you again! Here is the Isom family’s GO VIKINGS story.
Our First Born Leading The Way Amazing Blazing Results
The University Of Georgia
The President, The Faculty and The Graduating Class Of
The University Of Georgia, College of Arts & Sciences
Announce the Graduation of
Joshua Jarrell Isom
Eight May Two Thousand Fifteen
With a Bachelor of Arts Degree In Sport Management
Commencement Ceremonies will be held in Sanford Stadium May 8 at 7 p.m. Located On
Campus at 100 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA 30602
“Go For What You Want Don’t Wait” Joshua J Isom
Joshua J Isom
Foundation- Lowndes County High School 2007 – 2011 (Received a quality education)
Pictured With Mother (Karen) At Lowndes County High School Graduation May 2011
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Foundation- Lowndes County High School 2007 – 2011 (received a quality education)
Won Lowndes Middle School 2004 – 2005 Team 6C Highest GPA in Math
2011 Basketball Academic Award (coach saw his report cards first)
2011 Honors Graduate
2011 – 2012- Attended Valdosta State University, taking 16 classes (15 A’s, 1 B)
2013- Transferred to University of Georgia in Atlanta (will graduate May 8, 2015, GPA
currently 3.69)
Accepted to University of North Carolina Tar Heels, will start paid-for Masters program in
fall 2015 (tuition $80,000)
Received 100% of Hope Scholarship funds
Caleb T Isom
Foundation- Lowndes County Middle School and High School 2007 – 2014
(Received a quality education)
Pictured With: May 2014 Lowndes County High School Graduation May 2014
With Brother Christian Isom
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2012 Basketball Academic Award (coach saw his report cards first)
2014 Honors Graduate
2015 spring semester- Freshman at South Georgia State College on VSU’s campus
(currently has earned 4 A’s)
Receiving Hope Scholarship funds
Joy Marie Isom (Only Girl)
Foundation- Lowndes County Parker Mathis/Westside Elementary 2007 – 2013,
(Receiving a quality education)
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Currently in 7th Grade Lowndes County Middle and High
Currently earning A’s and B’s
Lowndes County Middle School cheerleader in 7th grade and made the team for her 8th
grade year- Coach Kayla Evans is always first to see her report card
Member of a number of clubs:
o Emerging Young Leaders of Lowndes County 2015
o Fellowship of Christian Athletes
o Lowndes Middle Girls Group Member
o Meeter and Greeter
o Student of the Month for April for Team 73
o Union Cathedral Greater Doves Praise Dancer
Wants to be a teacher, starting her journey at VSU in 2020
Christian F Isom
Foundation- Lowndes County Westside Elementary Pre-K – present
(Receiving a quality education)
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Happy about attending school and has always been excited about it
Loves reading AR books (As of 20 April 2015 earn 24 points exceeding the 17 required for him)
Getting ready for 3rd grade
Has had superb teachers every year
Can’t wait to catch the bus every morning
Off to a super start
Joel D Isom
Foundation will be Lowndes County Westside Elementary, starting Pre-K in 2015
(To receive a quality education)
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Has his book bag ready for school
Tries to catch the bus every morning with Christian
All set to begin a lifelong educational journey
This is our way of giving out flowers to the wonderful Lowndes County school system team. I
hope to share this good news everywhere we go. Without you and your team, our children
would not be able to succeed as they have. Know that we are just one of many families openly
sharing our good-news educational story. Keep on keeping on, and, as my wife would say, GO
VIKINGS!
U-CAN!
John Wallace Isom Jr
The U-Can! Man
229-548-5003
www.johntheucanman.com
College Graduate 7 Dec 2013, Valdosta State University
BA Sociology, Minor African American Studies
1st Book: Return To Honor: A Soldier Story
http://www.blackgospelpromo.com/press627.htm
2nd Book Graduating With Honors: If I-Can, U-Can!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HNY8SAU
3rd Book My Advice of All Times
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692374620/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp_F4U2ub0G9Y3GZ
Memberships & Affiliations:
2007 Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce
2012 National Society of Leadership Success
2013 Who’s Who Class Among College Students
2014 VSU Phi Kappa Phi. Honorary Society
“Well done is better than well said?”
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN