From the... Editor's Desk
Saying Goodbye to BISD Heroes
Desk By Chad Wilson

In this issue of the Statesman we say good-bye to two of Brownsboro Independent School District's finest, Billy Beasley and Chris "Coach" Frederick.

Both men leave behind a lasting impression on current students, former students as well as the community.

If there was a community event that was school related you better believe you would see both men there. Basketball games, both men were there.

I moved into the school district in 1996 and headed straight into high school missing the opportunity to have either men as teachers. However for a short time Coach Frederick was my football coach.

Mr. Beasley's impact on the community was easily felt even if you had never had him as a teacher. My first year at The Statesman I had the privilege to work on the photo of Beasley kissing a pig to raise money for the BHS Senior Lock-in. Several times around the Christmas holiday Beasley would give away bicycles to area kids, always enjoying their reaction and smiles.

Last school year I was able to attend what was supposed to be an appearance by Mark Scirto of KLTV news at the intermediate school. Mr. Scirto was unable to attend at the last minute and Mr. Beasley made the most of his time with the kids.

As Beasley encouraged the kids and talked about various life lessons I could not help but also be encouraged. His message to the kids was heart warming and refreshing.

Beasley truly was a great principal.

Coach Frederick could always be seen wearing shorts no matter the weather condition and standing close to the action on the sports field.

During the 2005-06 school year I had the honor to mentor Megan Frederick, Chris's youngest daughter as part of a school program. In that year Coach and I developed a special relationship that I am still very proud of today.

As the basketball team rolled on towards the State Tournament in the winter of 2006 I was here at the office on a Sunday working on a special sports section about the regional tournament.

I had all the lights off and the door locked when all of the sudden I heard a knock on the door and then the windows.

It was Coach as he noticed my car here and wanted to talk. We talked about the games in Commerce, about the girls advancing to State and more. I would say we easily talked for an hour.

That day as small as it may seem to some, is one of my fondest memories here at The Statesman.

BISD will miss both Billy Beasley and Coach Frederick. If you have stories you would like to share on either please feel free to write a letter to the editor.