We noticed this celebration a few weeks ago when notable alumni like Jason Kander honored the legendary teacher.
This kind of story is mostly lost in social media but deserves a place amongst top headlines of the day if only because it serves as recognition of a tireless educator working for the benefit of her community.
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"Through 40 years of teaching and coaching, Melissa Reynolds has guided the Bishop Miege High School debate and forensics teams here through enough championships, awards and honors to fill a trophy case.
"In 2024, Reynolds received a 7th Diamond Award — one of the highest honors a coach can achieve as part of the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA).
"Last year, she was recognized as an Ingram’s Magazine 2025 Icon of Education . . . To honor Reynolds and her lasting impact on the school’s debate and forensics programs, a group of alumni launched a new scholarship fund through Bridge to the Future, a program that assists the school with fundraising efforts."
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Living legend: Bishop Miege celebrates new Melissa Reynolds Scholarship - The Leaven Catholic Newspaper
"These lessons have stayed with me long after the competitions ended."