While adults occasionally act like kids, they usually don't like listening to them. Michael Banerian a Junior at Lahser High School the is the sort of young man adults listen to. He, as founder of Bloomfield Voice, may have more political savvy than than his mentors. They touted a another student group "Lahser Knights or Die" as another example of dissent in the district.Michael when asked said the the Knights were an younger group but many were willing to help Bloomfield Voice achieve real political goals and indicated with a smile and a wave that there was more to politics than threatening to expire.
In attendance was School Board member and supporter Joan Berndt who said she came to listen and added her tongue was bloody from having to bite it constantly. Although there is an age gap between her and Michael Banerian she too is to be credited for her maturity. In today's cynical and confrontational world, no one comes to listen anymore and restraining one's self is even rarer. Also spotted at the Open House were Howard Barron, and John Roach who like Joan Berndt were finalists in the selection of a School Board replacement for departed member Kate Pettersen.
A self confessed, "I do the big stories"" editor Art Aisner of the Bloomfield -Bloomfield Hills Patch was there as were many Vote No on the bond issue supporters like Jenny Greenwell, and Chris Fellon.
Announcements published for the event said "Refreshments will be served."Actually that was understated. A feast was provided and the two hours later food was still going strong while a loud speaker announcing that the Senior Center would be closing in five minutes blared repeatedly for more than five minutes.
Actually the School District also impresses with hospitality through food as well . Broken animal crackers compliment fresh coffee on the worst of days. Whenever there is recognition of students or staff however a to die for sheet cake or gourmet caliber oatmeal and raisin or chocolate chip cookies are provided. At the last meeting which centered around staff recognition, the district's, Director of Facilities, Brian Goby stayed late and working with an industrial strength saran wrap dispenser and cutter provided for those who wanted take home.
It must be a township tradition that is unheard of it the City.
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