Many thanks
to these Sponsors, Donors & Partners
JCPS
Office of Student Relations and Safety
Aegon
Insurance Group
Cralle Foundation
EHomesUSA
Greater
Kosair
Charities
Norton
Healthcare
Rotary Club of East Louisville
Stock
Yards Bank & Trust
Brain Sciences
Woman’s
Club of Louisville
& many community individuals
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SPAVA MISSION
by being role models for the younger generation
“We must be
the change we want to see!” -Gandhi
SPAVA GOALS:
To promote respect, honor, and integrity among students
To
recognize and understand feelings
To
develop anger-management skills
To
recognize the characteristics of famous men and
women
of peace
For more information: www.spava.us 485-8185.
SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF AGGRESSIVENESS AND VIOLENCE
AMONG ADOLESCENTS
SPAVA Awards Celebration
April 21,
2009
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Waggener Traditional High School
SPAVA AWARD WINNERS
Welcome
Judy
Lippmann, SPAVA Coordinator
Recognition of Special Guests
Timir
Banerjee, M.D., SPAVA Founder & Mentor
Greetings
Marty
Jefferson County Public Schools
Marguerite
Kapp, Teacher,
Awards Presentation
STAR Awards
Students
in Grades 1-5
Peace and Kindness (PEAK) Awards
Students in Grades 1-8
Peacemaker Awards
Students in Grades 6-12
Reading of winner’s
work
Winners’ skit – “Scars”
Performers: Nathan Bearden, Kayla Blumer,
Cameron
Brothers, Emma Burba, Katie Crowe,
Allye
Kuerzi, & Cameron Williams
Mahatma Gandhi/Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr.
Scholarship Awards
Students in Grades 6-12
Reading of winners’
works
Final Messages
Reception in Cafeteria
Congratulations, Students!
Thanks to all of you!
Music provided by Waggener Traditional High School
Orchestra
Students: JaQuell
McCauley, Mike Tan, Iniki Jackson, Damon Yaste, & Chris Kennedy
Refreshments provided by Waggener Traditional High School
Culinary
Arts
Department Teacher & Students
Assistance provided by SPAVA Volunteer Mentors,
Center
Staff & Families, & AmeriCorps