Some people tell them that they can’t get the President of the United States to speak in Stuart; the reply is a determined “Yes we can!”
More than 2,000 Martin County High School (MCHS) students gathered on the football field March 16 and chanted, “Yes we can!” while filming a video invitation to President Barack Obama, urging him to speak at their Recovery Rally event. They hope he will attend to speak about his Middle Class Task Force and answer economic questions from the community.
The goal of the Recovery Rally event, slated for April 25 pending President Obama’s availability, is to unite the community, local business owners and local government to support one another and end the recession. The students’ objective is that President Obama will serve as guest of honor and keynote speaker, along with presentations from financial experts, local government officials and business owners. In addition to special presentations, the rally will feature a trade show where local businesses can network and showcase their services, entertainment from local bands, food and refreshments.
The students also created a Web site, RecoveryRally.org, dedicated to improving the community and ending the recession. The site will serve as a business directory and job bank, creating a hub for local businesses and the community to communicate and support one another. Online advertising and directory membership sales will fund the maintenance of the site and the MCHS Junior Achievement Program.
“I speak for the entire student body when I say that we are future college students or members of the workforce, wondering if we will benefit from our college education or if we will find jobs,” said Maureen Dolan, president of MCHS class of 2010, during her plea to President Obama. “We want a strong economic community to reside in or in which to come home to. We also want to see the burdens of our parents to be lifted, to see the light in these difficult times.”
Leadership advisor LuAnne Puett has played a key role in motivating the students and providing them with the resources they need to succeed – not only with the Recovery Rally event and Web site, but in life. Puett works closely with economics teacher Susan Fogharty, television production teacher Jeff Younglove and MCHS administrators, who have been extremely supportive of the students’ efforts.
About Recovery Rally
Weary of their parent’s complaints about foreclosures and the dwindling economy, and scared for their economic future, students in Martin County High School economics and leadership classes and the Junior Achievement Program decided to do something about it. Through a Recovery Rally event and RecoveryRally.org, the students hope to unite the community, ignite change and promote economic stability. To learn more, visit RecoveryRally.org.
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