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Winchester Student Named Student Ambassador

Eighth grader, Daniel Neyman, will be one of 250 ambassadors that will volunteer and celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. this Saturday.

The following was submitted by the governor's office.

Over 250 eighth graders, representing the Commonwealth's 351 cities and towns will meet this Saturday, Jan. 14 for a second annual day of service. These student “ambassadors” from across Massachusetts will meet to volunteer and celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr as part of Project 351. Launched during Governor Deval Patrick’s inaugural in 2010, Project 351 is dedicated to celebrating youth leadership and inspiring the ethic of service.

Governor Patrick will again host a Youth Town Meeting this year, before the young people fan out to service sites across Boston including, Cradles to Crayons, the Greater Boston Food Bank, the Dorchester Boys and Girls Club and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Towers. The day will conclude at the State House where the ambassadors and the Governor will reflect on the day and celebrate the legacy of Dr. King.

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The young people participating were all nominated by education leaders in their hometowns, based on their exemplary service ethic and spirit of generosity.

Daniel Neyman, from in Winchester, was chosen for his initiative and sense of leadership. 

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“As his parents, his father and I are extremely proud,” said Mrs. Neyman. “We always knew he exemplified these qualities, and to have him recognized for them is truly outstanding.”

The Director of Family and Community Relations at Randolph Public Schools, Monica Roberts, praised Project 351 for the impact it has had not only on the students that participate, but the community as a whole.

“It is a unique opportunity for students to strengthen their leadership skills, learn from our Commonwealth’s leaders and their peers, and then apply all that they've learned in their local community,” she said. “We wish all of our eighth graders could participate.”

Jan. 14 will also serve as the launch of Project 351, a new, independent non-profit dedicated to continuing youth leadership in the Commonwealth through dedication to service of an annual class of ambassadors. Governor Patrick will serve as Project 351's honorary chair.

 “Project 351 will support and create opportunities for the eighth grade ambassadors’ continued service, by providing tools, enrichment and connection to a community of their peers,” said Carolyn Casey, executive director of Project 351. “We will work to ensure that young leaders from across the Commonwealth have the greatest potential to make a difference in their communities.”


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