by: DeAngela McDougald

Promoting Junction City is not just a job for elected officials – it’s everyone’s responsibility.

That’s the sentiment of USD 475 Board of Education member Carolyn Gaston.

“Promoting Junction City is not just one person’s job; it’s not the CVB, it’s not the Chamber – it’s all of us,” said Gaston. “We need to put a smile on our face and in our tone when we’re talking about Junction City.”

During the Board of Education’s reorganizational meeting on July 10th, newly elected President Ferrell Miller put forth a challenge to the Board.

“The challenge that Dr. Miller put out last night was that all Board members get involved and help [promote the community,” said Gaston.”I was appointed [to help in] improving the school image, but not only the school but our community as well.”

Gaston noted that Geary County is something worth bragging about.

“We have a fantastic school system, and a fantastic community,” said Gaston. “Our people here, I would put them up against anybody; we are a wonderful community, and always there to help.”

After being elected Board President, Miller noted that he would like to board to work on a public relations campaign to the help sell the District.

Gaston’s comments are part of a JC Now on The Talk of JC interview on Tuesday, July 11th.