The Gentlemen of Anthony Burns program instills core values of academic excellence, respect, leadership, and community service within 5th grade boys at Anthony Burns Elementary School. Teachers nominate students who have gone through challenges, overcome adversity, and would benefit from strong male role models. Each boy receives a white shirt and a plain blue “brother” tie with hopes that they will earn the red and blue striped “gentlemen’s” tie at the end of the year. To meet the requirements students work to support classrooms, assist the PTO, and mentor students in the younger grades. Program facilitators coordinate with strong male role models in the local community to speak with the young gentlemen. The end result is a cohort of students with changed perspectives who are committed to academic excellence, show respect to their teachers, classmates and family, and are responsible members and leaders within their school and community and beyond.

<strong>Contact: </strong>

Sandra Osborn-Peters

<a href="mailto:osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net">osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net</a>

540-658-6708