My name is John Stewart and I have qualified to run for Sabine Parish School Board member for District 6. I am married to Candice Etheridge Stewart and together we have four children: Makayla, 20; MaKinah, 13; Mack, 9; and MaKynzlee, 5. After working in the oil field for 11 years, I now own and manage John Stewart Trucking and John Stewart Timber Services. I’m also a lifelong member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Following in the footsteps of my mother, grandparents, and all four of my older siblings, I graduated from Ebarb High School in 2005. My oldest daughter is a 2020 graduate, and two of my children currently attend Ebarb High School. It is safe to say that Rebel pride runs deep in my blood.
Along with my care for the community, my decision to run was influenced by my two children that attend school at Ebarb. It is my sincere hope to move the school in a positive direction; a direction where the students of Ebarb have access to the highest quality education available. I understand that the faculty and staff are crucial parts of any school’s success. If elected, supporting the students, faculty, and staff will be top priorities of mine. Another primary goal will be to ensure that students have the opportunity to graduate with enough college credits to be declared sophomores and juniors before starting college, while students looking for a trade or to join the workforce are trained properly as well. This would benefit not only the aspiring students but also the wallets of our hard-working parents. My intent is not to dwell in the past, but to look toward the future; a future that is brighter now than ever for the children of Ebarb. As school board member, I will represent all children, no matter their family or background. After all, it is all about the kids.
If anyone has questions or concerns, you are more than welcome to stop by my shop located in Zwolle or call me at 318-315-3109. I am asking for the opportunity to be an effective and unifying voice for our community. Please keep me in mind this November and vote John Stewart for District 6 School Board member.