Secretary Shinseki Visits Meade High School, Encourages Students to Set Educational Goals
WASHINGTON – Heeding President Obama’s call for students to take charge of their education Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Eric K. Shinseki today visited Meade High School in Maryland to challenge students to work hard, set educational goals, and take responsibility for their learning.
“I am honored to be here at Meade High School to support President Obama’s important message of hope for you and our country,” Secretary Shinseki said to an audience of more than 700 students. “We are committed to helping you achieve greatness for yourselves, your communities, and the nation by encouraging each of you to set and achieve the highest educational goals. America will not succeed in the 21st century unless we do a far better job of educating you – our sons and daughters.”
Students throughout the county attended “My Education My Future” events to hear President Obama’s nationwide call to action, during his virtual address to students at noon from a Northern Virginia high school.
Shinseki encouraged the students to consider a path of volunteerism, noting that more than 20,000 young volunteers give their time to more than 160 Department of Veterans Affairs facilities across the nation.
“Volunteering at a VA medical facility is a learning experience in as many ways as it is a giving experience,” Shinseki said. “From seniors as old as your grandparents, to young people not much older than you, Veterans enjoy the company and care young volunteers provide.”
Shinseki, was joined by Anthony G. Brown, Maryland Lieutenant Governor; Dr. Kevin Maxwell, Superintendent of Anne Arundel County schools; and Daryl Kennedy, Principal of Meade High School.
“I applaud President Obama’s commitment to America’s schools and, more importantly, America’s students and I thank Secretary Shinseki for encouraging our students to take charge of their education and find the dedication to change their community,” Lt. Governor Brown said. “Strong schools are built by choice, not by chance and I believe that our strongest schools teach not just the core subjects, but also character and service. As a new school year begins, I am more hopeful than ever for the bright future we will build together.”
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