Hunt School’s third grade students show off their new dictionaries, which were a gift from the Republican Women of Kerr County.   Word of the Day: Graduate grad-u-ate / grăj -o͞o- āt Adjective: 1. having a diploma or academic degree When I was a graduate student, the leading spirits at Harvard were interested in the history of ideas. M. H. Abrams, 1912 – 2015... Read More

free-dom / frē -dəm Noun: 1.  the state of being free from restraints Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom. George Washington Carver, 1864 – 1943 2. the state of not being controlled or restricted by a government or other such power Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.... Read More

clean klēn adjective 1. free of dirt, soil, impurity, or defilement “When one friend washes another, both become clean.” Dutch Proverb 2. neat, tidy “Because I’m always away, coming home to a clean house means a lot to me.” -Kellan Lutz, 1985- 3. pure, uncontaminated “Wind and other clean, renewable energy will help end our reliance on fossil fuels and combat the severe threat... Read More

resolve re·solve rəˈzälv noun 1. fixity of purpose “Across time and place, memory lives on the tenacity of a people’s resolve never to forget-not just with words-but with an endless stream of concrete actions rushing every day, every hour, every minute, every second.” -Psyche Roxas-Mendoza 2. drive to see something through to its conclusion “The height of your achievements is determined by the depth... Read More

dust dəst noun 1. any substance, as earth, reduced to powder “When someone beats a rug, the blows are not against the rug, but against the dust in it.” -Rumi, 1207-1273 2. fine particles of matter “I feel myself a mere speck of dust lost in space, yet I am part of that endless grandeur which envelopes me.” -Gustave Flaubert, 1821-1880 3. something worthless... Read More

mindful mind·ful ˈmīn(d)fəl adjective 1. bearing in mind; aware “But if we are not united in peace, if we do not practice mindful consumption, we cannot save our planet.” -Thich Nhat Hanh, 1926- 2. inclined to be aware or observant “In charting our course to the future, we are mindful of our path from the past.” -Brad Henry, 1963- 3. thoughtful “When we are... Read More

optimism op·ti·mism ˈäptəˌmizəm noun 1. hopefulness; confidence in success “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement; nothing can be done without hope.” -Helen Keller, 1880-1968 2. the state of having a positive outlook, especially about the future “Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power.” -William James, 1842-1910 3. an inclination to anticipate the best possible outcome “Optimism inspires, energizes, and brings out our... Read More

festive fes·tive ˈfestiv adjective 1. merry, jubilant “When you recognize the festive and the still moments as moments of prayer, then you gradually realize that to pray is to live.” -Henri Nouwen, 1932-1996 2. celebratory, especially of or pertaining to a feast, event or holiday “I always look forward to the holidays because I love dressing up in festive, shimmery evening dresses.” – Hilary... Read More