Dennis A. Paul

When i as in middle school (6th through 8th grade), I had a principal named Mr Paul. Mr. Paul looked very much like Nolan Ryan and was well known for a quote that i believe he created in order to inspire the students every morning. It went something like this,

"Have a super fantastic wonderful day, and remember you have the power within you to make it so, it's up to you. You may now rise for the pledge of allegiance."

It's been well over 10 years since I've heard him actually say it and to this day I remember it. I guess that is what happens after hearing it every school day for three years in a row. I remember his enthusiasm would vary as he said it and he would enunciate different words at some times to get his point across. His emotion was expressed through his voice more than most people. I remember he used to drive a Black Lincoln Town car because it was always parked in the "Principals Spot". I never really knew him, but respected his authority.

He ended up passing away less than a year after I completed the 8th grade. It was strange to think that I was the last to hear that saying for three years in a row. I've spent the last 15 minutes trying to google Mr. Paul and have found absolutely nothing. Google can't find him and neither can Wikipedia. This is probably due to the fact that he passed in 1996 (possibly 97).

So just remember what Mr. Paul used to say, you have the power to do it... so make it happen.