| Students Meet Former Secretary of State George Shultz |
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| Written by Leigh Ann Clifton | |
| Sunday, 04 May 2008 | |
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Prelude to Washington, D.C. Interview Tour
“There is no better way to learn history than hearing it directly from those who make it,” comments MMS teacher Ward Mailliard, creator of the Government in Action curriculum at For high school students at Values in American Thought is a two-year program which engages students in thoughtful dialogue about the concepts and values that lead to a meaningful and fulfilling life. As part of that program, Mailliard takes students on a biannual trip to This year’s D.C. tour will include interviews with leaders such as Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte, Congressman John Lewis, California Representative Sam Farr, Presidential candidate and Congressman Dennis Kucinich, veteran reporter for The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, Ray Suarez, and one of the world’s foremost authorities on Islam, Ambassador Akbar Ahmed. The students were riveted by Secretary Shultz’s stories and inspired by his kindness, humility and sense of humor. He shared stories of the Cold War, offered personal advice about the values that have inspired and guided his remarkable career. That career continues with the recent publication of Shultz’s book “Putting Our House in Order;” a clear set of recommendations for the reform of social security and health care.
Contact: Leigh Ann Clifton Nestled among the redwoods on 355 mountaintop acres, Mount Madonna is a safe and nurturing college preparatory school where students learn to think, create and succeed. The fully-accredited program emphasizes academic excellence, creative self-expression and positive character development. Located on Summit Road between Gilroy and Watsonville. |
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