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MLK Tribute Event Showcases Student Talent, Videos & Awards

Students on stageHundreds of Plano ISD students were "Free to Lead" at Plano ISD's annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Tribute event held on January 21 at Plano Centre. The event was attended by more than 1,000 guests.

Parade of Nations

Middle school students, dressed in attire representing their cultural heritages, inspired audience members during a parade of nations.

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Essay Contest Winners & Their Letters to Dr. King

Select the links below to read essays written by 2nd and 4th grade students thanking Dr. King for his leadership and legacy.

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Essay writers
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Adalberto Arreguir   Nandini Bhardwaj   Nicole Cudlipp
Kevin Diaz   Sofia Farah   Briana Lao
Viktoria Ngwube   Parker Zadorozny    

 

   

 

 

JROTC Cadets Share 'Principles of Leadership'

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Alex Sniffen   Plano West JROTC Cadet Battalion Commander Alex Sniffen led fellow cadets in presenting the Army's 11 Principles of Leadership. Also presenting were cadets Sarah Moudy, Plano Senior High, and Zen Ren, Plano East Senior High.

Plano ISD leaders Dr. Doug Otto, superintendent of schools, and Lloyd "Skip" Jenkins, board president, served as event emcees. The MLK Tribute Planning Committee is chaired by Dr. Myrtle Hightower, former Plano ISD educator and community leader.

 

 

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Free to Lead artwork

"Free to Lead"

Event Videos

Essay Readers
Plano ISD 2nd and 4th grade students read their original letters to Dr. King thanking him for his leadership.

Inspirational Speech
Williams High School student Adeyemi "Yemi" Adewuyi inspired guests with his original oratory on leadership.

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Yemi Adewuyi

MLK Art Contest Winners
Artwork by Plano ISD student winners of the annual MLK Art Contest are featured with music provided by the Plano Children's Chorus.

Diversity Leadership Awards
View the nominees and winners of the Plano ISD Diversity Advisory Committee's annual diversity leadership awards, as presented with help from Beaty Early Childhood School students.

Principles of Leadership
Watch JROTC cadet leaders describe the Army's 11 Principles of Leadership

Full Event Video
View the entire MLK Event.

Resources

MLK Printed Program
Read event details about the January 21 MLK tribute.

Community Spotlight
View a newsletter featuring community leaders.

planomlk.org
Visit the Plano MLK community website.