 Ali Gumbarevic a resident of Sinking Springs and a senior at Calhoun High School will depart for Europe today with the People to People Student Ambassador Program.
The People to People movement dates back more than half a century to its founding by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956. Eisenhower was acting on his firm belief that direct interaction between ordinary citizens around the world can promote cultural understanding and world peace. That proud legacy of hope lives on in People to People Ambassador Programs on seven continents.
Traveling with a host of other students Gumbarevic's visits will include England, France, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.
Gumbarevic would like to thank everyone that helped make this unique opportunity for educational growth possible, through their donations and supporting the many fundraising activities sponsored by family and friends.
"First I would like to thank my mom, Donna LaGrone for believing in me and for all her hard work," she said.
Also thanks to following people, Jennie and Dean Nicholas Mellissa Burrows, Heather McKown, Linda McCartney, Michele Spinks, Frances Tanner, Kathy Tanner, James Tanner, Jessie Hickman, Stephanie Tallhammer, Kathy Tallhammer, Jennifer Wines, Angela Jones, Maxine Lane, Vicky Stull, Sheila Falls, Lorri Cunningham, Chris Cunningham, Sarah Lancaster, Brooke Lancaster, Hollie Boatright, Brittany Lemon, Steve and Michele Hickman, Linda Vanhorn, Norma Swearingen, Darla Taylor, Ladies Auxiliary, Sharon Pitts, May's Transporting, and Alma Graffius.
Also, Mike and Juliann Tanner, Shotgun Laughlin, Family Dollar, Foodland, Burkett's Auto Body, Calhoun Auto Care, Garrett's Used Car's, Ronald Lane, Andy Bremar, Rose and Eric Robinson, Karen Locklear, Cindy Boggs, Top Dog Well Search, Amy Norman, Cindy Hoover, Steve and Diane Salisbury and Houchin's Construction, Kerri Stull, Tom and Jean Hickman, Houchin's Rental & Sales, and Houchin's Fabric Shop.
"If we forgot to mention anyone, please accept our apologies and know that we appreciate and love everyone's efforts and support." We are still collecting spending money, those interested in donating please contact us at 304-354-6556 or gumby1@citlink.net
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