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Speaker Jam a Hit with Students

Posted in News on June 1st, 2009 with Comments Off

The scholars at Focus East gained a newfound perspective for their future on Tuesday, April 28. Local celebrities and community leaders came and spoke to the students at the first ever Speaker Jam. The students heard from Misty Jordan, from the 107.5 Power Morning Crew; City, from the 107.5 City Show; Mike Thornton, educator and basketball coach; Leon Rodgers, professional basketball player in China; and Jerome DeCarlo, from the Huckleberry House.

The overall theme each speaker shared was that we all have a chance to make our own decisions and to guide our future and destiny in the right direction! Students were able to hear from each speaker for about 20 minutes. The speakers shared their personal stories of triumph and failure. They proved that no one is perfect—you just have to be determined to be the best at whatever you do!