7 Quotes by Bob Parks

I was so happy to meet an upbeat, understanding person such as Earl Mays because in the time I was a cadet (1973-77), there were not too many jolly faces on that campus. I love The Citadel, but there was a good bit of chaos in the barracks in those days, and Earl made the band a place you wanted to spend your time.

If this settles the issue and allows us to move on with our business, then that's what I'm going to do.

When I read in the newspaper that he was going to Jacksonville, I'd have preferred that he at least talk with the board members first.

This has become almost surreal. I don't think I'd be much of a person if I allowed one special-interest group to dictate my integrity and what I believe in.

The band was an extracurricular activity. But Earl had the ability to encourage people and push them, at the same time, in order to raise the bar. And through his arranging techniques, he was able to minimize the weaknesses of our band and to emphasize the strengths.

A lot of makers and inventors are really proud of their barbecue-powered pool heater, or whatever it is.

The concept really is driven by need and our need to attract teachers. If we employ about 2,400 new teachers every year, they must be able to afford a place to live.