Moses Gilbert

“ I was assisted while a Madison student in many ways by the faculty and staff. For instance, during my junior year my Dad told me he could longer afford to pay for my lunch. Coach Spencer arranged for me to work after school in the school cafeteria and therefore earn my daily lunch. My coach encouraged me to seek an after school job at Gannett Newspapers so I could afford to remain in school during my senior year. Another instance where Madison High School helped my personal growth was when a  counselor treated me like his son when I was sent out of the room for disciplinary reasons.

The “VILLAGE” raised me. There are many examples that I could recall when I was treated like a human being and not just as a student. Those times when things did not go my way taught me lessons for future perseverance.”