Back to school rally slated for July 24By Serena Davis
Camp Creek MarketPlace, in collaboration with community and corporate partners, will feature a Back-To-School ScholarFest & Pep Rally Saturday July 24 at the former Pier 1 Imports location, between Lane Bryant and the AT&T Phone Center. The goal of the rally is to make sure students have the tools needed to succeed this school year, organizers said. “This event will allow us to do that and have fun in the process,” said event coordinator Yolanda Reynolds. “The ScholarFest & Pep Rally will be a back-to-school celebration like none other. This will be a very exciting and memorable occasion for our youth.” The rally will feature appearances by R&B singing sensation, Carlin; the popular Iron Man character; youth activist and Youth in Action founder, pre-teen sensation Mary-Pat Hector and the Ballethnic Academy of Dance. Hector, who founded Youth In Action two years ago, said she is happy to be a part of the program. “I really believe education is a privilege,” Hector said. “Students have forgotten that in the past, people fought for us to have education, and it’s really privilege that we go to school. “And so it is important for us to be prepared before we get there so we can get straight to work,” she added. “So the back packs and supplies are very much appreciated. I encourage youth to don’t wait to be great. That is my personal motto!”
Camp Creek MarketPlace is located off Camp Creek Parkway, just west of I-285. The ScholarFest & Pep Rally is sponsored in part by Human MarketPoint, The Atlanta Voice, Greystone Power, Pepsico, Ballethnic Dance Company, Wynn Kids R Kids Cascade and South Fulton, V-103 Radio and WAOK Radio. “Giving back to the community is what’s important to us,” said Carmalitha Gumbs, Marketing Support Specialist, Humana, Inc. “We don’t want kids to go (back to school) without having those essential tools that they need to do well in school. “And for their entertainment, we will have our Humana Bear there to greet the youth,” she added. “For the parents and guardians, Humana will provide information on our health and dental plans. “We want to bring a more personalized touch when talking about something as personal and private as health and life insurance,” she said. “We want to let people know what’s available to them.” Organizers encourage parents to check with their local and respective school systems to confirm their actual start date. For example, traditional students return to the Atlanta Public Schools System August 9, whereas students attending Fulton County schools will return August 23. Parents and guardians also are encouraged to check with their respective school system for specific identification and registration requirements. |
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