Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration


Waynesboro High School Students had dinner and attended the formal program for the 2012 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at James Madison University. The program honored the life and legacy of Dr. King through a candle lighting ceremony, dramatic expression, musical selection and a keynote speaker. Calvin MackiePh.D., President and CEO, Channel ZerO Group, LLC Partner, Golden Leaf Energy, LLC, Chair, Louisiana Council on the Social Status of Black Boys and Men. 


Dr. Mackie is an award-winning mentor, a former engineering professor, an internationally renowned motivational speaker and a successful entrepreneur. His message as a mentor, speaker, and entrepreneur continues to transcend race, gender, ethnicity, religion, and time. Dr. Mackie encouraged the audience to live a purposeful life and to create their own legacy. 


Students with Dr. Mackie 

Students getting their books signed by Dr. Mackie.
 During this time Dr. Mackie asked each one of them what they wanted to be in life and encouraged them to pursue their dreams and aspirations. 
 

More information about Dr. Mackie 
please visit http://www.channelzro.com/ and see the video below:
 

"Wake up running"- Dr. Mackie