“Friends is not about who you have known the longest. It is about who walked into your life, said “I’m here for you” and proved it.” by unknown
“The Principal…The Leader”
The Post from last week written by Principal Carolyn Johnson was very well received. Several comments came in expressing views of appreciation and admiration for the work and efforts the Utah Team undertook to support the Copey Learning Center. I personally thank the Utah Team once again for their support and for the wonderful Copey folks for their unique friendship.
If you have not read Principal Johnson’s Post, please click on this link:
https://friendsofcopey.com/2018/04/09/the-principal-the-leader/
I am including a few of the comments I received pertaining to the Post.
“This experience shows that God can work in extraordinary ways to bring people together to do great work for the “children of His world.” God bless all of you who answered His call for action. Your trip was filled with love and inspiration. Amen.” K. Ford from Virginia
“Thank you for your service. I understand the love for children after spending more than thirty-four years as an educator.” C. Clark from Maryland
“Carolyn’s note brought tears to my eyes!” L. Church from North Carolina
“I’m wishing Principal Johnson many blessings and good fortune.” P. Wright from Washington State
“The Pathway Project 2018”
For the next several weeks the “Pathway Project 2018” will be our primary focus. We are moving quickly towards the departure of the two Emory & Henry College students heading to the Copey Learning Center to perform volunteer work.
Then, in early June, four Copey Learning Center guests will travel to the USA and the E&H College. We are looking forward to having two very good students who are learning English at the Copey Learning Center, Lourdes and Brian, come to America. This is a thrill for them, their parents, their friends and their community. In all probability, these students would not have the opportunity to travel to America without their accomplishments at the Learning Center and certainly not without the support of “Friends”.
Lourdes and Brian will be added to the list of “Pathway Project” students; Noelia, Celeste, Ariana, and Fatima. These past travelers have become excellent representatives and ambassadors at home encouraging students to strive to learn English.
All “Friends” living around or near the E&H College campus should get ready for a very nice reception being planned for June 15. It is very seldom when “Friends” gather as a group. Last year’s reception included the gathering of 20-25 guests (“Friends”) to welcome last year’s “Pathway Project” students. This meet and greet event was among the students’ trip highlights.
Thank You Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for Your Donation
The Deltas includes “Friends of Copey” in their annual budget because of their very strong interest in the Copey Learning Center. These outstanding Deltas have earned highly regarded professional reputations. Two of the members were outstanding elementary school principals now retired with notable careers. Others are well-known for their professional careers. I regard it
an honor to have their interest and support for the educational and professional future of the Copey students. Each serve as excellent role models for students with educational disadvantages and one or more are seriously inquiring about doing some volunteer work in Copey. I believe anyone of these Deltas would have a significant impact on the lives of students they meet. We thank these Deltas and all the Deltas everywhere for making differences in lives of young folks.
Deltas are “Friends of Copey”