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Helping America's Youth Part II
Mrs. Laura Bush is joined on stage by Ballou High School Marching Band Director Darrell Watson, left, band members Lewis Franklin, Rhia Hardman and Kenneth Horne, right, as she addresses students and guests at the White House Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, prior to a screening of Ballou: A Documentary Film, about the Washington, D.C. band’s inspiring accomplishments. Mrs. Bush said, “Mr. Darrell Watson epitomizes the core message of the Helping America’s Youth initiative-that caring adults can have a powerful impact on the lives of our nation’s youth.”
Mrs. Laura Bush is joined on stage by Ballou High School Marching Band Director Darrell Watson, left, band members Lewis Franklin, Rhia Hardman and Kenneth Horne, right, as she addresses students and guests at the White House Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, prior to a screening of Ballou: A Documentary Film, about the Washington, D.C. band’s inspiring accomplishments. Mrs. Bush said, “Mr. Darrell Watson epitomizes the core message of the Helping America’s Youth initiative-that caring adults can have a powerful impact on the lives of our nation’s youth.”
Mrs. Laura Bush delivers her remarks Thursday, April 12, 2007 at the third regional conference on Helping America’s Youth at Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. Bush said, “Adults need to become aware of the challenges facing children, and take an active interest in their lives.” Mrs. Laura Bush speaks to the media during her visit Friday, May 25, 2007, to the Childhelp Children's Advocacy Center in Phoenix. Mrs. Bush commended the work of organizations that serve abused or neglected children, and highlighted the role that caring adults can play in preventing and reporting child abuse.
Mrs. Laura Bush pauses to talk with Phoenix Police officers Friday, May 25, 2007, after stopping at the Childhelp Children's Advocacy Center during her Southwest visit. As part of Helping America’s Youth initiative, Mrs. Laura Bush participates in a roundtable discussion during a visit to Team Focus’ National Leadership Camp Thursday, June 21, 2007, in Mobile, Ala. Team Focus recently initiated a mom’s support group, where mothers can discuss the challenges of parenting fatherless boys.
Mrs. Laura Bush listens to Paul Alt, left, a Team Focus mentor to Tony Javens, center, during a visit Thursday, June 21, 2007, to Team Focus’s National Leadership Camp, in Mobile, Ala. Mrs. Laura Bush and Mike Gottfried, CEO of Team Focus, watch Team Focus participants run a relay race Thursday, June 21, 2007, in Mobile, Ala., during a visit to Team Focus’ National Leadership Camp, as part of Helping America’s Youth initiative. Team Focus is a faith-based, nonprofit organization devoted to improving the lives of young men, ages 10-18, without fathers in their lives.
Mrs. Laura Bush is joined on stage by Ballou High School Marching Band Director Darrell Watson, left, band members Lewis Franklin, Rhia Hardman and Kenneth Horne, right, as she addresses students and guests at the White House Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, prior to a screening of Ballou: A Documentary Film, about the Washington, D.C. band’s inspiring accomplishments. Mrs. Bush said, “Mr. Darrell Watson epitomizes the core message of the Helping America’s Youth initiative-that caring adults can have a powerful impact on the lives of our nation’s youth.” Mrs. Laura Bush is joined on stage by Ballou High School Marching Band Director Darrell Watson, left, as she greets band members Lewis Franklin, Rhia Hardman and Kenneth Horne, right, at the White House Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, prior to a screening of Ballou: A Documentary Film, about the Washington, D.C. band’s inspiring accomplishments for the students and their school.
Mrs. Laura Bush is applauded during her address to students, faculty and guests at the Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007 in New Orleans, during a Helping America's Youth visit with Big Brother and Big Sisters of Southeast Louisiana. Mrs. Bush spoke about the importance of adults as positive role models in young children's lives. Student Taylor McIntyre is seen at left, joined by his Big Brother Captain Richard T. Douget. Mrs. Laura Bush visits with students at the Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007 in New Orleans, a Helping America's Youth visit with Big Brother and Big Sisters of Southeast Louisiana. Mrs. Bush thanked the group saying,"We know that positive role models are essential to young people's success."
Mrs. Laura Bush listens to panel members during her participation is a roundtable discussion on the special needs of military youth and families Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, at the Learning Center at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. Mrs. Laura Bush embraces 10-year-old Taylor Rice, whose father is currently serving overseas in the Army Reserves, during a visit to the Learning Center at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, where Mrs. Bush participated is a roundtable discussion on the special needs of military youth and families.
Mrs. Laura Bush holds an National Basketball Association basketball jersey presented to her by NBA player Mr. Greg Oden of the Portland Trail Blazers, during the regional conference on Helping America's Youth at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts in Portland, Ore. Also attending the presentation are, from left, Ms. Robyn Williams, executive director, Portland Center for the Performing Arts; Mrs. Mary Oberst, first lady of Oregon; and student, Ms. Shantel Monk. Mrs. Laura Bush applauds while listening to a panel discussion, flanked by NBA player Greg Oden, left, and student, Shantel Monk. Also seated with Mrs. Bush, at right, are Oregon Governor Theodore (Ted) Kulongoski and his, wife, Mrs. Mary Oberst.
Mrs. Laura Bush listens to a panel discussion, flanked by NBA player Greg Oden, left, and student, Shantel Monk, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at the regional conference on Helping America's Youth at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts in Portland, Ore. Also joining Mrs. Bush, at right, are Oregon Governor Theodore (Ted) Kulongoski and his, wife, Mrs. Mary Oberst. Mrs. Laura Bush delivers her remarks Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at the regional conference on Helping America's Youth at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts in Portland, Ore.
President George W. Bush acknowledges the applause as he attends the 56th National Prayer Breakfast Thursday, Feb. 8, 2008, at the Washington Hilton Hotel. Said the President, "Every President since Dwight Eisenhower has attended the National Prayer Breakfast -- and I am really proud to carry on that tradition. It's an important tradition, and I'm confident Presidents who follow me will do the same. The people in this room come from many different walks of faith. Yet we share one clear conviction: We believe that the Almighty hears our prayers -- and answers those who seek Him." Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks at the Helping America's Youth Event Thursday Feb. 7, 2008, in the East Room of the White House.
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush watch as the St. Veronicas Youth Steel Orchestra performs at the Helping America's Youth Event Thursday Feb. 7, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. President George W. Bush signs an Executive Order establishing the Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs at the Helping America's Youth Event Thursday Feb. 7, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. The Executive Order is a coalition of Federal agencies that will help support communities and organizations working to help our Nation's youth.

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