Editor, Gazette-Journal:

"At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us."

—Albert Schweitzer

Over a month ago, on Saturday, April 16, 2011, a tornado ravaged parts of Gloucester County and destroyed one of Gloucester’s oldest schools, Page Middle School (formerly Gloucester High School until 1975). Citizens rallied to help one another in a manner that has been representative of Gloucester’s community spirit.

The outpouring of support for the school district was a spark that allowed the superintendent and the school board to move quickly to accommodate almost 600 students at Page Middle School; and ensure that their right to a quality education was not disrupted by more than two days.

On behalf of the Gloucester County School Board and Superintendent, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the citizens, emerg...