firm employed by the Dream Tour for a stop next Friday at Lincoln. Your
coverage is invited.
Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (Desk)
(619) 607-0477 (Cell)
M E D I A A D V I S O R Y
FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN ASTRONAUT TO WALK IN SPACE TO HELP
SAN DIEGO MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ACHIEVE DREAMS
Math and Science are Keys to Unlocking Future
WHAT: Dr. Bernard Harris
<http://www.theharrisfoundation.org/about/bernard_bio/index.htm> , the first
African American astronaut to walk in space, will talk with students from
Millennial Tech Middle School, Innovation Middle School and Memorial
Preparatory School about reaching for the stars as well as their own
personal potential through the problem solving skills they learn in science,
technology, engineering and mathematics.
On the first stop of his national 2010 ³Dream Tour presented by ExxonMobil
<http://www.daring2dream.org/> ,² Dr. Harris will entertain students with
his adventures in space while also motivating them to achieve their own
goals. His story provides a powerful backdrop to bring his Dream Tour to
students in cities across America including Anchorage, Baton Rouge,
Billings, Cleveland, Denver, Nashville, Philadelphia, Phoenix and San Diego.
WHEN: Friday, January 29, 2010, 10:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln High School
Performing Arts Theatre
4777 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92113
Dr. Harris and students doing a demonstration on life in the space
shuttle.
VISUALS:
WHY: From humble beginnings in San Antonio, Dr. Harris
fulfilled his dreams with hard work and tenacity. He strives to inspire
students around the U.S. to believe in themselves and ³shoot for the stars.²
Strong math and science coursework provides students with the skill sets
they will need to succeed in the 21st century.
For more information on ³The Dream Tour² and Dr.
Bernard Harris, please visit www.daring2dream.org
<http://www.daring2dream.org>
CONTACT: Jillian Fleming, Sunwest Communications
214.373.1601
Day of event: 214.636.3018
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