Sixth Floor + DISD + Dallas Morning News Partnership

Today the Dallas ISD, the Dallas Morning News and The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza announced their partnership for educators, students and families around President John F. Kennedy’s legacy in observance of the 50th anniversary of his assassination. The press event was held at John F. Kennedy Learning Center in Dallas. During the kickoff, The Sixth Floor Museum’s Youth Advisory Committee donated replicas of a Kennedy rocking chair and rug bearing the Great Seal of the United States. These replicas will remain in the school's library where students can use them.  The Youth Advisory Council raised money for the replicas over the past summer.  Caleb used his Facebook and social media to solicit funds. 

 

Tom Huang of The Dallas Morning News, Nicola Longford, executive director for The Sixth Floor Museum and Dallas ISD Superintendent Mike Miles all participated in the ceremonies.  The JFK Learning Center's fourth grade choir even performed a couple of songs to the delight of the moms and dads in the audience!  

 

The DISD superintendent announce that each school in the district will sponsor or participate in at least one event that will allow students to explore Kennedy’s legacy of achievements. In the spring The Sixth Floor Museum will hold a reception for students.

 

Caleb was one of the four youths representing the Youth Advisory Committee at the press conference today.  It was enjoyable watching them being interviewed by the Dallas Morning News and local television affiliates.  The kids got to put on their public speaking / improv hats as they answered such questions by reporters like, "How would you compare Kennedy and Obama's Presidency?"

 

During the presentation today the DISD Superintendent praised the Youth Advisory Committee for the gifts presented today and the hours they spent over the last year painting quotes throughout the school.  He thank the kids for being young adults who looked for what they could do for their country / community.     

We have different gifts,
according to the grace given to each of us.
If your gift is serving,
then serve do it cheerfully.

Romans 12:6-8