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Celebration of Families-Students Inc. Hosts Unforgettable Spring Event

Dr. Robbie Bean stands next to the family-themed quilt she received at the April Celebration of Families-Students Inc. event, from third graders from the Marie L. Greenwood Academy (incidentally, the school is named after the first African-American woman hired there, who is still an active 99-year-old). Gabby Munoz, 9, said of her square: “My family represents love to me. An apple reminds me of when my dad eats apples he always shares with me. Sometimes my mom shares her apples too. I love to honor my family.” (Theodore Beal)
On April 21, the 13th Annual Spring Celebration of Families-Students Inc., held at the New Hope Baptist Church, honored families, students and other members of the organization.

The 2012 Honored Diverse Families plaque was given to 52 families for their community service efforts. Student participants in the annual Student Art and Writing Contest received certificates and winners received a small cash award. Three recipients of the awards for Outstanding service included Mrs. Vivian Wilson, administrator for the Excel Institute; the New Hope Baptist Church’s Men of Purpose group; and Krin Ali, member of Park Hill United Methodist Church. Performances were given by the Denver School of the Arts, South High School, the Excel Institute Choir, New Hope Baptist Church’s Angel Peoples Children’s Choir and Scott United Methodist Church’s In His Presence Dancers. In addition, a surprise special tribute was made to Dr. Robbie Bean by the third grade class of Ms. Whitney Robinson-Johnson (Ms. Ro-Jo) at Greenwood Elementary Academy. The event ended with a pizza social. Celebration of Families-Students Inc. wishes to thank all supporters for event including the Denver Foundation’s Strengthening Neighbohoods program, the Center for Regional Neighborhood Action, Inc., the Thomas W. Bean Foundation, Xcel Energy and all other contributors who made it an affair to remember.

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