Quotes by Gary McGoffin

“Weve never really felt psychologically that we have control over our school system. It stifles initiative, it stifles enthusiasm.”

“More opportunity now, because you dont have to get federal approval. I graduated from Lafayette High School. We had three black students. I got a great education. My sons are getting a better education, because theyre learning more about the world around them.”

“Scouting is the only program I know of that teaches young men leadership, specifically leadership, and its fun.”

“My mom was really my first scout leader. If it werent for women, we wouldnt have the leadership that we need.”

“A strong public education system is just essential to business and economic growth. Weve been focused on desegregation for 41 years. Now, we get to focus on the next step. Its up to us to do it. No one has a big stick standing over us. I always find that voluntary efforts are the most fruitful - plus, we have no excuses.”