THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, September 7, 1994 TAG: 9409030195
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Close-Up
LENGTH: Medium: 60 lines
WELCOME BACK!
This big hello comes from the man behind it all - the man responsible for getting everyone back in class for all that readin', writin' and 'rithmetic this year, Schools Superintendent Sidney L. Faucette.
A rural Virginia native who admits he's a beach boy at heart, Faucette has some words of advice for this year's crop of students:
``Live up to your potential.
``Work hard.
``And do the right thing.''
Full name: Sidney L. Faucette.
Hometown: Boykins.
What brought you to the Beach? Quality of life.
Birthdate: May 21, 1945.
Occupation: Superintendent of schools.
Nickname: Sid.
Marital status: Yes.
Children: Chris, Allison, Sarah.
What is your idea of a perfect day off? Hanging out on the Boardwalk; some fishing; browsing at a bookstore; sleep.
Last smart thing you did: Went to see my daughter at William & Mary.
Last dumb thing you did: Moved my office.
Favorite meal: Grilled grouper, steamed green beans, corn on the cob and chocolate nut sundae.
Favorite movies: ``Conrack.''
Favorite song: ``Old Rugged Cross,'' ``Amazing Grace,'' ``May I.''
Last book read: ``Managing From the Heart.''
Hobbies: Avoiding work on weekends.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Work fewer hours.
If you could change one thing about your spouse, what would it be? Loosen up!
Secret vice: Ice cream - Uncle Harry's or Ben & Jerry's
Favorite restaurant: Lynnhaven Fish House and Il Giardino.
Your favorite night on the town: Dinner and a movie.
Favorite TV shows: Movies.
Favorite sport: Football.
Last vacation: Cancun.
Pets: Cocker spaniel - Freckles.
Worst job: Drilling holes in a steel fabrication plant.
Of what achievements are you most proud? Renewal of academic excellence and open communications in the school system.
What would you like on your epitaph? He really did care! The father of Chris, Allison and Sarah. ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by DAVID B. HOLLINGSWORTH
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