September 1, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Tammy Dodderidge, communications
manager, (913) 279-2225
Their achievements and life-stories will be used to inspire today's students as they plan for their futures. Twelve alumni from the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) will be recognized this fall at the 2011 Reasons to Believe Celebration. The event is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, November 10 at the KCKPS Central Office and Training Center. Mayor Joe Reardon will be one of the guest speakers at the event.
Reasons to Believe program was established in 2002 to generate pride and celebrate the progress being made throughout the district. As part of the program, nominations are sought for the Reasons to Believe Alumni Honor Roll, which spotlights successful alumni to encourage and inspire today's students. This year, the district received 46 nominations. The nominations were reviewed by a panel of judges that included members of the Board of Education, Reasons to Believe Steering Committee, students, business leaders, and a former Alumni Honor Roll recipient.
The Alumni Honor Roll annually showcases the high caliber of graduates that the district produces and brings a select group of them together with staff, students, community members, colleagues and key leaders for a night of honors.
Members of the 2011 Reasons to Believe Alumni Honor Roll are:
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