An email from a family member:
Hey Brian! I am very impressed with Barack Obama and his staff. They took middle school students (non-voters) and made them VIP’s at the speech, placed them in the FRONT row and interviewed them. That to me is a strong indication of what is really important to Obama. He has our full support!
Dre's Social Studies teacher, held a short essay contest with his students. The winners were taken to the Barack Obama speech with Mr. Morris, where they ended up in the front row. Dre got to shake Barack Obama's hand and was also interviewed by a member of Barack's staff and later today by the Englewood Herald, his essay will be published with them. Dre, by the way, took first place in the contest and I have enclosed his essay. On the third slide, even though it is a little blurry, is Dre shaking Barack's hand.
Thanks again!SMS Principal's Secretary
Barack Obama Political Rally
Short Essay Contest
by Dre Gentry
The 2008 Presidential Election is so important to me and the people of my generation for several reasons. It is the first election with a woman and black man as candidates for president. The outcome of this election could determine the direction of American Politics for the next century. For example if Obama was elected, American History, especially African-American history would be shaped by whether Obama is a strong president, a weak one, or even if he is assassinated. Being a young black man myself, this election has the potential to change the course of my life. This election is not just about minorities but it is the first true test of the growth of American Politics since the assassination of Martin Luther, King, Jr. Have we as Americans finally matured? The 2008 election may hold the answer.
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