DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia Eagles, Speaks at Boys’ Latin Charter School of Philadelphia

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DeSean Jackson attended a screening of DeSean Jackson: The Making of a Father’s Dream and spoke with students directly following the film. DeSean Jackson, who has built a career on creating highlights, has lived much of his life in front of a camera. The by-product is a new documentary, DeSean Jackson: The Making of a Father’s Dream, compiled from thousands of hours of footage taken by his brother, Byron Jackson, since Jackson was a child. It is a story of his rise to fame from Pop Warner to Pro Bowl and tells the rocky journey of a family to stay together through it all, despite their differences, and in the face of mounting pressure from outside influences. It is a family story, wrapped in the fanfare of an NFL dream. The sentiment “it takes a Village to catch a break” is woven throughout-a sentiment that rings true with the Boys’ Latin community.

BOYS’ LATIN OF PHILADELPHIA CHARTER SCHOOL – PROFILE 2012-2013

David Hardy, Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Noah Tennant, Principal

The School:

Public charter school for boys, founded in 2007 and located in West Philadelphia.

Enrollment:

500 students in grades 9-12

Class of 2013: 84

Students come from all areas of Philadelphia

Approximately 78% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch

Total Faculty: 34

Faculty/Student Ratio: 14.7:1

Calendar: Trimester

Extended school day on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

Bi-monthly Saturday school

Distinctive Programs:

Four-week summer academy for entering freshmen

All students required to study Latin for four years

All students in grades 10-12 receive laptop computers

Afterschool program named “Best in Region” by Philadelphia magazine in 2009

First public school crew team in Philadelphia

College Preparatory:

96% of the members of the Class of 2011 and 99% of the members of the Class of 2012 were admitted to colleges.

College Admission and Matriculation (Classes of 2011-2012). Members of the Classes of 2011 and 2012 were admitted to the following colleges.

Albright College

Alderson-Broaddus

Allegany College of MD

Allegheny College

American International

Arcadia University

Art Institute of New York

Art Inst. of Philadelphia

Art Inst. of Pittsburgh

Assumption College

Bates College

Becker College

Benedict College

Bloomfield College

Bloomsburg University

Boston University

Bowdoin College

University of Bridgeport

California Univ. of PA

Carleton College

Cheyney University

Clarion University

Clark Atlanta Univ.

Colgate University

Colby-Sawyer College

Columbia College

Comm. Coll. of Phila.

Daemen College

Delaware Cty Comm. Coll.

Delaware State Univ.

Delaware Valley College

University of Delaware

Denison University

Dowling College

Drew University

East Stroudsburg Univ.

Embry-Riddle Univ.

Gannon University

Goucher College

Hampton University

Harris Stowe State Univ

Harrisburg Univ. of Science and Technology

University of Hartford

Hood College

Howard University

Immaculata University

Indiana Univ. of PA

Juniata College

University of Kentucky

Keystone College

Kutztown University

La Salle University

Lane College

Lebanon Valley College

Lincoln University

Lock Haven University

Long Island University

Lycoming College

Lyndon State College

Lynn University

Mansfield University

UMass-Boston

UMass-Lowell

MA College of Liberal Arts

McDaniel College

University of Miami

Miami Univ. of Ohio

Miles College

Millersville University

Misericordia University

Montgomery Cty CC.

Morgan State Univ.

Mountain State Univ.

Neumann University

Univ. of New England

Univ. of New Hampshire

Univ. of New Haven

Northampton CC

Ohio Valley University

Ohio Wesleyan Univ.

Peirce College

PA College of Technology

PSU, Abington

PSU, Altoona

PSU, Berks

PSU, Greater Allegheny

PSU, Hazleton

PSU, Schuylkill

PSU, Wilkes-Barre

Pikeville College

University of Pittsburgh

Point Park University

The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College

Robert Morris Univ. Rosemont College

Saint Augustine’s College

Saint Leo University

Sarah Lawrence College

Seton Hall University

Seton Hill University

Shippensburg Univ.

Slippery Rock Univ.

Southern NH University

St. John’s University

Stevenson University

Susquehanna Univ.

SUNY-Alfred

Temple University

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Towson University

Tufts University

Ursinus College

Valley Forge Military Coll.

Villanova University

Virginia Union Univ.

Wagner College

Wesley College

West Chester Univ.

Western New England

Wheaton College

Widener University

William Paterson Univ.

William Penn Univ.

Wilkes University

Wilmington College

Wilmington University

Wittenberg University

Worcester Polytechnic

York College of PA

Website: http://www.boyslatin.org

DeSean Jackson: Giant Slayer — Living His Dream

NFL Crucial Catch Raffle: DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia Eagle Jersey

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Please use the following link to Bid on an authentic DeSean Jackson Jersey. Proceeds benefit The American Cancer Society and raises breast cancer awareness. Auction Ends: October 15, 2013.

http://www.nflauction.nfl.com/iSynApp/allAuction.action?sid=1100783&selectedCatId=11560&query=&sort=bidcount_desc&qMode=open&rc=10&layout=grid&pgmode1=hotitems&&rs=20

Congratulations: DeSean Jackson, NFC Offensive Player of the Week

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Jackson named NFC Player of Week

October 9, 2013, 11:00 am
[Reprinted by The DeSean Jackson Foundation, 10/12/2013]

For the fourth time in his six-year career, DeSean Jackson has been named NFC Player of the Week.

Jackson was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week on Wednesday after catching seven passes for 132 yards, including a 56-yarder from Michael Vick and a five-yard touchdown from Nick Foles, in the Eagles’ 36-21 win over the Giants on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.

It was his third 100-yard game of the season and 18th of his career.

Jackson was previously named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his two-TD performance at Washington on Oct. 26, 2009, and after a career-best 210-yard receiving game at Dallas on Dec. 12, 2010. He was also named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after his historic last-second game-winning punt return touchdown vs. the Giants on Dec. 13, 2009. He was also NFC Special Teams Player of the Month twice in 2009.

Jackson is the first Eagle in nearly two years to receive any of the NFC Player of the Week awards. LeSean McCoy was the last to be named Offensive PoW, after the first Dallas game last year.

Jackson ranks fourth in the NFL so far this year with 525 yards on 28 catches. His 5,310 career receiving yards are 10th-most in NFL history by a player before his 27th birthday, and he has potentially six more games before he turns 27 on Dec. 1.

Even though he’s early in his sixth season, Jackson is already seventh in franchise history in receiving yards and within range of Bobby Walston (5,363), Tommy McDonald (5,499) and Pete Pihos (5,619) in the next several weeks.

After scoring just six touchdowns the last two years, Jackson already has three TDs this year. He needs just 475 yards for his third 1,000-yard season and first since 2010.

E-mail Reuben Frank at rfrank@comcastsportsnet.com

Bullying Prevention Awareness Month (October 2013)

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Bullying Prevention Awareness Month (October 2013)

10/2013

In support of Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) is providing resources for families, teens, educators, clinicians, mental health professionals, and law enforcement personnel on how to recognize, deal with, and prevent bullying.

Bullying can be verbal, physical, or via the Internet. It can severely affect the victim’s self-image, social interactions, and school performance―often leading to insecurity, lack of self-esteem, and depression in adulthood. School dropout rates and absences among victims of bullying are much higher than among other students.

Studies have shown that children who have been identified as a bully by age eight are six times more likely to have a criminal conviction by age 24. Children who are bullies may continue to be bullies as adults, and are more prone to becoming child and spouse abusers.

“We must Stand Up Against Bullying and make an assertive, collaborative effort to eradicate bullying in our schools, communities; and, the social media that gives bullies a public forum to attack our integrity, character; and our children”–– Desean Jackson, CEO, The DeSean Jackson Foundation

Cinnaminson High School Anti-Bullying Campaign – 2012

ReSources:

http://www.nctsn.org/resources/public-awareness/bullying-prevention-awareness-month
http://www.hearteducation.org

Our Sincere Condolences to the L.C. Greenwood Family from The DeSean Jackson Foundation

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Funeral Service Details for Steelers Great L. C. Greenwood

The funeral service details for Former Steelers Great L.C. Greenwood are as follows:

Viewing Sunday 10/6 4p-8p at Bethany Baptist Church, Pittsburgh, PA

Funeral Service Monday, 10/7 11am at Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ, Pittsburgh, PA
6300 East Liberty Blvd. Pittsburgh 15206

More Information 412-361-7000

Mr. Greenwood’s body will be flown to Canton Mississippi for mass and burial on Wednesday…House of Law is handling arrangements.

Statement by Steelers Chairman Dan Rooney and President Art Rooney II on L.C. Greenwood

“L.C. Greenwood was one of the all-time great Steelers and one of the leaders of the legendary “Steel Curtain” defense in the 1970s.
L.C. was one of the most beloved Steelers during the most successful period in team history and he will be missed by the entire organization. He will be forever remembered for what he meant to the Steelers both on and off the field.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family.”

Think Pink! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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THINK PINK! OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. WE WILL BE ‘TACKLING BREAST CANCER’ ALL MONTH LONG.

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http://www.PhiladelphiaEagles.com/TBC