There is an amazing article in the August 15, 2009 issue of the Dubois County (Indiana) Herald about some of our friends. We used to get together with them when we lived in Oregon. On our way out to North Carolina, we spent a night (or two) with them and had a wonderful time swimming, talking, eating, and just hanging out together. A reporter and a photographer spend many hours with Eric and Audrey Gabhart to learn and write a story on homeschooling. It was a very well written, positive article that came out on a Saturday after five days worth of articles on the local government schools. The photography that accompanies the article is stunning. The photographer deserves a prize.
I think one of my favorite things about the article is the clarity with which the author describes how one homeschool family educates their children, volitionally and unapologetically, to prepare them to live useful and fulfilling lives. The article is very careful to explain that the children’s education is academically rigorous with great attention paid to socialization, community involvement, physical education, art, and financial responsibility.
Congratulations to the Gabharts, Kasey Hawrysz (the author), and Krista Shinagl (the photographer) for a wonderful article.
Anonymous
Wow! excellent article Ken!, congratulations to the family/team that created this great article and to you too for the discipline and tenacity guiding Kelly and Christian in the homeschool program!
Thanks! The Gabharts have their own unique way of homeschooling with which they have experienced much success.
Lynn
Ken, thanks for linking the article. The pictures are indeed excellent. I skimmed the article because I’m working this morning, but I want to go back and see if I can read the whole thing later.
Lynn
I really wish I were a better photographer. You really must enjoy having that skill, Lynn.
Lynn
What a compliment! Thanks, Ken. I feel I have a long way to go.