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Testimonials - 1992

Below are excerpts from testimonials/letters 

received and published in the

Hugs Not Drugs Fall, 1992 

Wynnefield West Digest, Page 3A.


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Edward Rendell

Mayor, Philadelphia

1992-2000 

"Thank you for sharing information with me about the Literacy Enrichment Achievement Program. 

In my view, LEAP represents the type of grassroots initiative needed to help our students prepare for the future..."

Dr. Constance E. Clayton

Superintendent 

Philadelphia Public Schools 

"...I am pleased that the Digest has become such a key factor in the instruction of students from Overbrook, and I anticipate that through the support of Yvonne Jones and the staff of the Southwest Region, the students at Overbrook will continue to have available to them a rich opportunity to participate in journalism through the Wynnefield West Digest..."

Yvonne Jones

Principal, Overbrook H.S.

"I commend you and your staff for the fantastic job you did in working with students in the LEAP’s six week summer training program. The award ceremony that I attended on Wednesday, August 26, 1992, was a spectacular event..."

Dr. Barbara Foxworth

Principal, 

Samuel H. Daroff School

"As you are aware, too much misinformation has been common regarding the Philadelphia Public School System.

Thus, your well-written article (Teachin’ & Reachin’ – April, 1992), logical evaluation of anxiety, such as you have provided, is extremely valuable..."

Kathy Manderino

State Representative 

194th district

"...It was very encouraging to see so many young people learning to use their writing skills to get our an important anti-drug message in their neighborhoods and schools. Programs like LEAP show that there are youths who are taking positive steps to build their own self-esteem and use it to fight the drugs that are tearing our communities apart..."

Joan Myers Brown

Executive Artistic Director

The Philadelphia Dance Company (Philadanco)

"Congratulations on another successful project with the youth of our city! You are to be commended for your untiring work with these young people.

It is important that the direction you offer them is accessible. I hope you will find the resources to continue your fine work with the LEAP program."

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