Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Contact: Jessica Robinson, 573-751-0290
Blunt Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Lincoln University
JEFFERSON CITY–Gov. Matt Blunt today participated in a ceremony that celebrated the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event also recognized the work of Missouri students that paid tribute to Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech.
“The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the causes he courageously fought for, justice and civil rights, should be remembered by everyone,” Blunt said. “His work and ultimate sacrifice made it easier for Americans from all walks of life to participate in the greatest democracy in the world.”
During the ceremony at Lincoln University the governor presented awards to Missouri youth who incorporated the theme “I Have a Dream” to honor the dreams that Dr. King had for the rights of all men and women in the United States. The following youth received awards for their work:
Journalism Winner: Kyle Dyon Gardner - Simonsen Ninth Grade Center
Posters:
First Place- Camille Haselhorst and Amber Gibler - Blair Oaks R-II School
Second Place- Carson Young and Heath Tomczak - Blair Oaks R-II School
Third Place- Matt Morrow and Bryan Adler - Cole R-I Middle School, Russellville
Honorable Mention-Peydon Less and Kristina Berry - Cole R-I Middle School, Russellville
Honorable Mention- Chrissy Distler and Molly Amos - Cole R-I Middle School, Russellville
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