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Eastern District of Louisiana
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On October 15, 2009, President Barack Obama visited
the Martin Luther King Charter School, located in New Orleans’s
“Lower Ninth Ward.” The school and area have received much acclaim,
as both were severely impacted and are still recovering in the
aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Eastern Louisiana Deputy Frances “Sha” Niolon, who
serves as the district’s G.R.E.A.T. coordinator was invited to
attend the President’s visit. Since 2006, Deputy Niolon and Deputy
Maurice Lightfoot have instructed more than 12 G.R.E.A.T. classes
and graduated more than 300 students from the USMS G.R.E.A.T.
program.
During the visit, President Obama delivered a
heartfelt address to the students, encouraging them to continue on
their educational paths, that they too could become President of the
United States.
* In July 2009 the
Eastern District of Louisiana’s G.R.E.A.T. program teamed up with
Trinity Christian Community Center to sponsor a week long camp for
kids from the Hollygrove neighborhood in New Orleans. Read more
here:
USMS
press release (July 13, 2009)
Hollygrove Kids Attend Gang Resistance Camp (MSNBC)
U.S. Marshals mentor Hollygrove youths at G.R.E.A.T. day camp (Nola.com)
District of Massachusetts
* A
graduation for 198 students took place on April 7, 2009 at Central High
School in Springfield, MA ( http://www.cbs3springfield.com/news/local/42643912.html).
You can read more
here
and see photos
here!
Western District of Missouri
* On July 23, 2009 DUSM Gallow participated in a
Youth Seminar. The evening involved discussions with the youth
and their parents about making good decisions when away from
home, not succumbing to peer pressure, tips on how to avoid
using drugs, and not allowing, or being a part of, “bullying”.
* August 4, 2009
DUSM Gallow participated with the Blue Springs Police Department
and various other Law Enforcement agencies in “Cops Night Out”.
This event involved DUSM Gallow talking and interacting with
local children and their parents about the U.S. Marshals Service
and the G.R.E.A.T. Program.
District of
New Jersey* The last of the elementary school
version of the G.R.E.A.T. program in Jersey City have graduated, and the
focus is on the Middle school G.R.E.A.T. classes full time. The
district is now in the process of scheduling a graduation in May or
early June.
* Currently the 6th graders at both MS-4 and PS-38 are
working on their G.R.E.A.T. essay project. The topic of the essay is
“How have the lessons you learned in the G.R.E.A.T. program helped you
in school and in your community?” Each class will have two winners.
Western District of New
York
* DUSM Smith coordinated with the Buffalo Bills
and arranged the G.R.E.A.T. student to visit the Bills Training
camp. The Bills extended an invitation to the U.S.
Marshals/G.R.E.A.T. program to attend the Bills practice on July
26 with VIP status. This was the first time many of the
children have ever been to see the Bills. While at the camp, the
children participated in the Bills experience. This is an
interactive NFL area where children and adults can find out what
it’s like to be an NFL player. Some of the activities include
the quarterback challenge, field goal challenge, obstacle
courses, the gauntlet, and more. G.R.E.A.T. students meet and
received autographs from Trent Edwards, Josh Reed, Corey
McIntyre, and Paul Posluszny. Josh Reed gave 3 children his
receiving gloves and the NFL logo off of his practice jersey.
* In August, G.R.E.A.T. and the USMS traveled to
Hawkeye Bowman Sportsman’s Club. They spent the day outside
learning about safety and survival, and even about the sport of
archery from the experts. A picnic style lunch was provided for
everyone. This event was covered by the Buffalo News. Please
click on link to read the article. http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/other/story/764970.html
Northern District of Ohio
* In May, students and chaperones from Hope Academy
Cathedral and Miles Park School attended a field trip to the Carl L.
Stokes Federal Courthouse. The G.R.E.A.T. students had the
opportunity to learn about the federal system and tour the jury
department, the USMS floor and the courtrooms. They also had the
opportunity to listen to the Honorable Solomon Oliver, Jr., USM Pete
Elliott, ACHIEF Andrew Deserto, and Representatives from the US
Attorney’s Office, Pre-Trial and Probation share their roles and
responsibilities in the federal system and inform the kids of the
consequences of getting involved in criminal activities.
* Two G.R.E.A.T. graduations took place in May. The
first one was held on May 8th for 55 students from Hope
Academy Cathedral and the other on May 12th for 155
students from Miles Park. The guest speakers were USM Pete Elliott,
ACHIEF Andrew Deserto, Commander Deon McCaulley - Cleveland Police
Department, Sgt. Tim Higgins - Cleveland Police Department, and the
Keynote Speaker, Skip Brown - Representative from Congresswoman
Marcia Fudge's office.
Eastern District of
Wisconsin
* The 6th grade class
at Fritsche Middle School held their graduation ceremony on June 9th.
The graduation was attended by U.S. Marshal Thomas Conlon, Chief
Deputy Doug Bachert, Principal Karen Nastulski, as well as many
parents. In addition to the G.R.E.A.T. certificates, there were
several students who received USMS Certificates for demonstrating
G.R.E.A.T. ideals in the school setting. After the ceremony, all
attendees were treated to graduation cake.
* The 7th grade
students recently completed their G.R.E.A.T. camping trip. 35
students attended the 3 day camping trip which included hiking, rock
wall climbing, Alpine tower climbing as well as other camp
activities. At the end of each day, students and staff held an
evening gathering campfire.
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