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Reverend Jesse Jackson Visits Wilde Lake High School

Thursday, September 6 -- Reverend Jesse Jackson visits Wilde Lake High School to speak to students about violence prevention, the importance of education, self image, positive communication, and voter registration. In addition to Wilde Lake students, attendees include Superintendent Sydney Cousin, County Executive Ken Ulman and Board of Education members.

Principal Whitaker talks with student reporters from the Wilde Lake High Paw Print newspaper.	Students gather in their school colors -- green and yellow.
Cheerleaders warm up.	Members of the Alpha Achievers honor society await Reverend Jackson's arrival.
Mr. Whitaker keeps the crowd excited as they await Rev. Jackson's arrival.	The band strikes up as Mr. Jackson's motorcade is heard approaching.
The motorcade arrives.	Principal Whitaker welcomes Jesse Jackson to Wilde Lake High School as a Jackson aide looks on.
Mr. Jackson is escorted toward the school by Mr. Whitaker.	A pause for photos with students.
Rev. Jackson greets attendees as Business, Community and Government Relations Officer Roger Plunkett looks on.	Rev. Jackson and Principal Whitaker head down Wilde Lake High's main corridor.
Jesse Jackson poses with Alpha Achiever members.	Posing with more students.
Principal Whitaker, Reverend Jackson and Superintendent Cousin.	Rev. Jackson poses with the high school's administration.
Board of Education Chair Diane Mikulis speaks with student reporters.	County Executive Ken Ulman reviews the agenda with Mr. Plunkett.
Students come to their feet as Rev. Jackson takes the stage.	Students sing the national anthem.
Mr. Whitaker welcomes attendees and special guests.	Dr. Cousin addresses the crowd.
Students in the balcony cheer during the opening comments.	Mr. Ulman talks about Jim Rouse's vision of Columbia.
Jesse Jackson addresses students, faculty and school system leaders.	Mr. Jackson gets students on their feet and chanting, "I am somebody!"
Rev. Jackson talks about the importance of registering to vote.	Students, mostly juniors and seniors, listen intently.