DANVILLE SCHOOL STUDENT ACCEPTED BY THE PEOPLE TO PEOPLE STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

Joe's Pond Association recently received a letter from Jonah Willcox-Healey, a sophomore at Danville School, requesting a donation in order for him to participate in the People to People Student Ambassador Program's planned trip to Japan. The trip will be in the summer of 2007, and students will be gone 14 days. Tuition cost is $6,000, which delegates must raise in order to take advantage of this opportunity.

Since JPA has no meetings until after the date Jonah would need to have his tuition paid, we are unable to bring this up for consideration of our membership. However, if individuals would like to help Jonah realize his goal, here is some of the information Jonah included in his letter:

Jonah is a member of the Danville School Student Council, Vermont Teen Leadership Support Program, VSAC, Adventuring Club and French Club. He has received the Sen. Jeffords Choice Congressional Art Competition Award, an American Mathmetics Contest Award, Presidents Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, and an American Red Cross Leadership Award.

The objective of the People to People program, founded in 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, is "to promote international understanding while building leadership skills among America's youth . . . Student Ambassadors are carefully interviewed and evaluated before their acceptance." It is an honor for a student to be accepted to this program. People to People has launched such programs as Sister Cities, Project HOPE, and Pen Pals.

When Jonah returns, he will share his Japan experience by addressing his school, the community and his contributors He will show pictures, talking about his experiences, and share his journal of the trip. Anyone wishing to help Jonah realize his goal should send their contribution, in any amount, to him, Jonah Willcox-Healey, 9 Woods Hill Rd., Danville VT 05828.

Or you can send contributions directly to People to People. (Be sure to include his name and Delegate ID #821170.) Send to:

Office of Admissions, People to People Ambassador Programs
Dwight D. Eisenhower Bldg., 110 South Ferrall St.
Spokane WA 99202-4800

Should you wish to contact Jonah, his phone number is 802-684-9666.