James Preston:
CLASS OF 1979
Rolla High SchoolClass of 1979
Rolla, MO
James's Story
James is from Kirksville, Missouri. James's schools include Rolla High School.
Music James likes includes Piano Praise, The Hillbenders, Classic rock. Books James likes include David McCullough, The World Is Flat, Stephen Ambrose. Movies James likes include Unforgiven, Clint Eastwood, A Few Good Men. TV shows James likes include The Office, Seinfeld, 30 Rock.
One of James's favorite quotes is:""The cutting edge is always narrow," Elton Trueblood.
"Without a knowledge of literature, pure theology cannot at all endure," Martin Luther
"Purity of heart is to will one thing." Soren Kierkegaard
"Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world."
John Wooden, the Wizard of Westwood, died June 4, 2010 at the age of 99. He was argu...Expand for more
ably the best basketball coach who ever lived leading the UCLA Bruins to 12 national championships. But he was equally as great a man for his character. His was a life well lived. His influence stretched far beyond the world of sports. The AP story announcing his death contained this passage:
Even with his staggering accomplishments, (Coach Wooden) remained humble and gracious. He said he tried to live by advice from his father: "Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece, make friendship a fine art, drink deeply from good books -- especially the Bible, build a shelter against a rainy day, give thanks for your blessings and pray for guidance every day."
-- As quoted in the Associated Press, Friday, June 4, 2010.".
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