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CROSSROADS NEWS: Congratulations to Crossroads student and Leadership Secretary Ja-Quari Moore - Bass. He is seen in this photo with First Lady Michelle Obama accepting the 2011 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award. 
Congratulations to Crossroads student Keyvon Croskey. He is seen below accepting the award for KCTC Student of the Month Award. 
Congratulations to Crossroads Graduate Walid Azam. Walid is pictured below with Governor Snyder accepting the 2011 Youth Volunteer of the Year Award. 
Walid is pictured here with Crossroads Principal Brian O'Hara at the Governor's Community Service Award ceremony in Detroit, MI. 
Walid is pictured here with Leadership Teacher Janet Sall at the Governor's Community Service Award ceremony in Detroit, MI. 
Congratulations to 2011 Crossroad graduate Dontrell Gulledge. Dontrell is a PF2 for the United States Army. He has completed Basic, AIT, and now is in Airborne School. We are all very proud of Dontrell and his accomplishments. 
The Kent GOP hosted Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice for the 124th Annual Lincoln Dinner on Wednesday, November 16th, 2011. Rice began a new tour in November upon the release of her new book, No Higher Honor, a memoir of her years in Washington. Her visit to Grand Rapids served as her only book tour stop in Michigan. Crossroads was fortunate enough to have two students attend, Nathan Anderson and Morgan Scott. Comments and impressions from Morgan: We were graciously welcomed by Representative Yonkers. Nate and I were introduced and networked with Lt. Governor Brian Calley, Honorable Terri Lynn Land, Senator Mark Jansen, Hor. Thomas Hooker, Nat. Committeeman and former Mi. Chair-GOP Saul Anuzis, and Hor. Dave Agema - Majority Caucus Chair. Morgan asked advice regarding entering politics and was given the advice to have great community involvement. Nate and Morgan shared their involvement in MAEO, SLYC, Leadership, Monthly Board of Ed. reports, and service learning projects. They also asked questions regarding anti bullying legislation. Morgan indicated that the interview of Condi Rice provided a great history lesson with an insider's insight. Rice spoke about 9/11, national security, and of a possible threat of a deadly gas exposure inside the White House which turned out to be negative. Pictured below are Nathan and Morgan at the event with Terry Lynn Land, Representative Yonkers and his wife. 
Crossroads student Keisha Willison developed a service - learning project to address the issue of hunger by organizing "Crossroads Cares." Through her effort, Crossroads students and staff partnered to provide a wonderful Thanksgiving meal for our Crossroads family. 
 
Congratulations to Leadership student Marquel Shannon who has qualified to receive the President’s Volunteer Service Award! This award recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country. On behalf of President Barack Obama, Marquel Shannon will be presented this prestigious award as a Prudential Spirit of community honoree as he has met his requirements. 
ALL STAR TEACHERS:
Crossroads’ teachers Janet Sall and Heather Sellon have been selected as Burgett’s “Teacher All Star of the Month” for the months of October and November.Janet and Heather each received a beautiful bouquet, and wonderful comments made by their students who nominated them. A donation of $50.00 was also made to Crossroads in their names. We would like to thank Burgett Floral for supporting public education and educators.   Congratulations to our Crossroads students pictured below. They are the 2011 Big Time Bowling Bash champions! 
ALLIANCE FOR YOUNG ARTISTS AND WRITERS Crossroads student Zachary Wildfong has received the Gold Key regional award by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers for his pinhole photography "Figure" submission. His work is now being considered for national - level recognition. The Alliance is a nonprofit organization that identifies teenagers with exceptional artistic and literary talent and brings their remarkable work to a national audience through The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Teens in grades 7 through 12 can apply in 28 categories of art and writing for the chance to earn scholarships and have their works exhibited or published. Student Michael Roersma was recognized with an Honorable Mention for his pinhole photography "Building" submission as well. Congratulations! Pictured below is Zachary.  ROTARY LUNCHEON Thank you to the Rotary for recognizing outstanding Kentwood Public School students. Congratulations to Ja-Quari Moore-Bass and Marquel Shannon for being selected by the Rotary as the Rotary Students of the Month. They are pictured below. 
Crossroads would like to send a very special THANK YOU to one of the "40 Days in the Word" Life Groups at Kentwood Community Church for donating a huge lot of items to our school. These items included backpacks, socks, pens, paper, pencils, calculators, and city bus passes for our students. Pictured below is Mrs. Green, a member of the donating Life Group, from Kentwood Community Church and Ian Gibson, Dean of Students, accepting the donation on behalf of Crossroads. 
LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY Crossroads is participating in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “Pasta for Pennies”. Pasta for Pennies is a school-based program where students learn about blood cancer while collecting coins to help area patients. The money raised will benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society which funds life-saving research and local patient services.  GOOD NEWS! Michael Roersma has been selected as the recipient of the 2012 KCEA Alternative Scholarship Award and Keyvon Croskey has been selected as a recipient of the 2012 KCEA Committee Choice Scholarship Award.
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