Prince William County – One Of The Best Counties For Youths
Proud Of The Parents And Their Children:
I’m feeling proud to live in the County that is known as one of the nation’s top 100 Best Communities for Young People by America’s Promise Alliance and ING for the second year in a row. This is a great achievement for our county.
It was released in a news from Prince William County Schools, Marquerite W. Kondracke, America’s Promise Alliance president and CEO who commented, “Prince William County is especially deserving of this recognition due to their efforts to ensure that their young people graduate high school and go on to lead healthy, productive lives.
People in Prince William County refuses to let challenges they face to determine the future for their young people. Instead, they’re helping their youth prosper and become contributing members of society.
America’s Promise Alliance stated, Prince William County has an 88 percent graduation rate, which is well above the national margin. The Alliance also recognizes other programs in the county for their efforts in the community including: Beat the Odds, Northern Virginia Healthy Kids Coalition, GEAR UP, Parent as Educational Partners, Learn and Serve, Prince William Volunteer Action Center, and the Gang Response and Intervention Team.
Formal Announcement Of Recognition:
There’s going to be a formal announcement of the recognition at noon Wednesday – October 19, 2011, at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. County officials is going to receive a $2,500 grant to use for a local program or to celebrate the achievement with an event.
Yes, Prince William County, it’s my personal feelings, every parent should feel proud of their pride and efforts your children have accomplished in their schools. You are the one’s who need a big thank you for bringing up the next generation of adults in our county. I say, “A job well done by all.”
Reference:
News & Messenger Serving Prince William, Manassas & Manassas Park, Manassas, by Emily Cyr