"Yes We Can! Dothan" Events

A large crowd enjoys the DCS Family Fashion Extravaganza of displays and a student fashion show March 2009 ]">	Many parents & students gather together for the DCS Family Fashion Extravaganza where the new uniform dress code is displayed & modeled March 2009 ]">	Leadership Team member Lucky Martin discussed education issues with Bill Green at the YWCD display at the DCS Family Night Fashion Extravaganza March 2009 ]">	Executive & Leadership team member Matt Parker presents the community side of the YWCD/DCS Co-owned Strategic Plan at a DCS board meeting March 2009 ]">
Allyson Morgan presents the school system side of the YWCD/DCS Co-owned Strategic Plan to the DCS board March 2009 ]">	Judge Rose Gordon speaks to the Dothan Civitan Club February 2009 ]">	Leadership Team members Tim Shirley & Lucky Martin volunteer at the YWCD display at the Chamber of Commerce "Spotlight on Business" event held at the Dothan Civic Center February 2009 ]">	Leadership Team members Tim Shirley & Lucky Martin volunteer at the YWCD display at the Chamber of Commerce "Spotlight on Business" event at the Dothan Civic Center February 2009 ]">
Cloverdale Elementary School's "Dan, Dan the Yes We Can Man" scarecrow exhibited at the Dothan Area Botanical Gardens September 2008 ]">	Jordan, Josh and Maddie Dickinson, children of Leadership Team member Aaron & Sharron Dickinson, proudly display their yard sign. Almost 2,000 YWCD yard signs could be seen around the city of Dothan! ]">	Executive & Leadership Team members Libby Krietemeyer & Twyla Williams distribute information at the DCS Back to School event at the Dothan Civic Center July 2008 ]">	"Yes We Can! Dothan" yard sign at the Triumphant Lutheran Church before their community conversation July 2008 ]">
Leadership Team member Rosalind James volunteers at the YWCD display at the SARCOA 50+ Expo at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds October 2008 ]">	Thank you Dothan IGA for displaying "Yes We Can!" on YWCD day! October 2008 ]">	The YWCD Community Agreement is presented to the DCS Board and was unanimously accepted! October 2008 ]">	Leadership Team members Lucky Martin, Wayne & Teri Prim volunteer at the YWCD display at the Parent Involvement Summit at Northview High School October 2008 ]">
Leadership Team members Lucky Martin, Wayne & Teri Prim volunteer at the YWCD display at the Parent Involvement Summit held at Northview High School October 2008 ]">	A large crowd of parents & students enjoy the DCS Family Fashion Extravaganza at Northview High School March 2009 ]">	Executive & Leadeship Team members Lucky Martin & Libby Krietemeyer volunteer at the YWCD display at the DCS Family Fashion Extravaganza at Northview High School March 2009 ]">	Leadership Team members Libby Krietemery & Jannie Franklin volunteer at the YWCD display at the DCS Family Fashion Extravaganza at Northview High School March 2009 ]">
DCS students model the new uniform dress code clothing at the DCS Family Fashion Extravaganza March 2009 ]">	Leadership Team members Velma Tribue, Nichole Spivey & Gina Cainion volunteer at the YWCD display at the Dothan High School Education Summit held at the Greater Beulah Baptist Church February 2009 ]">	Executive & Leadership Team member Lucky Martin discusses education issues at the Dothan High School Education Summit held at the Greater Beulah Baptist Church February 2009 ]">	Leadership Team member Mike Schmitz addresses students & parents at a Dothan High School Prayer Rally March 2009 ]">
Leadership Team member Mike Schmitz delivers an inspiration speech to students & parents at a Dothan High School Prayer Rally March 2009 ]">	Judge Rose Gordon gives an inspirational talk to the Dothan Newcomers Club at the Triumphant Lutheran Church January 2009 ]">	Morris Slingluff & Judge Rose Gordon address the Dothan Newcomers Club at the Triumphant Lutheran Church January 2009 ]">	Morris Slingluff talks to the Dothan Newcomers Club at the Triumphant Lutheran Church January 2009 ]">
Leadership Team members Sharon Cole, Wayne Prim & Lucky Martin volunteer at the YWCD display at the SAMC "Heart n Sole" event at the Dothan Civic Center February 2009 ]">	Leadership Team member Aaron Dickinson & sons, Josh & Andrew, volunteer at the YWCD display at the Fine Arts Festival at the Dothan Civic Center May 2009 ]">	Dr. Thomas Harrison addresses Dothan Young Professionals at an Education Summit at the Chamber of Commerce May 2009 ]">	Dr. Thomas Harrison distributes YWCD signs at a DAYP luncheon which featured Bobby Bright 2008 ]">
Cloverdale Elementary School hosts a Community Business Breakfast with a YWCD theme November 2008 ]">	The award winning Honeysuckle Middle School Botanical Gardens scarecrow featuring a YWCD sign November 2008 ]">	Thomas Harrison discusses education issues with Dothan Realtors at an Education Summit at Northview High School May 2009 ]">	Dr. Sam Nichols & Dr. Thomas Harrison are panel guest speakers at the "Yes We Can!" Alabama conference in Birmingham March 2009 ]">
YWCD display at the "Yes We Can!" Alabama conference in Birmingham March 2009 ]">	Judge Rose Gordon speaks to the Houston County Republican Women's Club April 2009 ]">	Morris Slingluff addresses the Houston County Republican Women's Club April 2009 ]">	Morris Slingluff & Carolyn Cook at the Houston County Republican Women's Meeting April 2009 ]">
Morris Slingluff talks to a group of Dothan Young Professionals at an Education Summit at the Chamber May 2009 ]">	Morris Slingluff talks about YWCD to Dothan Young Professionals at an Education Summit at the Chamber May 2009 ]">	Morris Slingluff discusses education issues with Dothan Young Professionals at an Education Summit at the Chamber May 2009 ]">	Dr. Sam Nichols answers questions for Dothan Young Professionals at an Education Summit at the Chamber May 2009 ]">
Dr. Sam Nichols explains the DCS Cluster Plan to Dothan Realtors at an Education Summit at Northview High School May 2009 ]">	YWCD display at the Dothan School Uniform's benefit for the DCS Clothes Closet May 2009 ]">	Dr. Sam Nichols answers questions for Dothan Realtors at an Education Summit at Northview High School May 2009 ]">	Lucky Martin, Twyla Williams, Tom Ziegenfelder & Libby Krietemeyer, YWCD Executive Team Members, accept the "Friend of Education" award for the Education Foundation for Dothan's Future, Inc. at the DEA Retirement Tea May 2009 ]">
Lucky Martin, Matt Parker, Libby Krietemeyer, Twyla Williams & Tom Ziegenfelder, YWCD Executive Team Members, attend the DEA's Retirement Tea May 2009 ]">	Dr. Sam Nichols addresses the YWCD Leadership Team at a meeting at the Chamber April 2009 ]">	Judge Rose Gordon addresses the YWCD Leadership Team at a meeting at the Chamber April 2009 ]">	Morris Slingluff talks to the YWCD Leadership Team at a meeting at the Chamber April 2009 ]">
Thomas Harrison discusses advocacy groups with the YWCD Leadership Team at a meeting at the Chamber April 2009 ]">	"Yes We Can!" decoration made by Cloverdale Elementary School students ]">	Leadership Team members Tom Ziegenfelder, Lucky Martin & Mary Byrd at the Back to School event at the Dothan Civic Center July 2009 ]">	Leadership Team members Wayne Prim, Gina Cainion & Jimbo Loftin at the YWCD display at the Back to School event July 2009 ]">
Back to School event at the Dothan Civic Center July 2009 ]">	Teresa Wall, the "Dress Code Diva", in front of the uniform policy display at the Back to School event July 2009 ]">	Dothan Realtors attend an Education Summit to learn more about Dothan City Schools April 2009 ]">	Dothan High student Aaron Gutzmore proudly displays his YWCD sticker at the Fine Arts Festival at the Dothan Civic Center May 2009 ]">
Thomas Harrison, YWCD Director of Operations, gives a 30 day report on the YWCD/DCS Co-owned Strategic Plan June 2009 ]">	Leadership Team member Mary Byrd displays her YWCD embroidery at the Back to School event July 2009 ]">	Judge Rose Gordon speaks at the Grandview Open House August 2009 ]">	Judge Rose Gordon speaks at the Grandivew Open House August 2009 ]">
Altha Newman & Libby Krietemeyer volunteer at the YWCD display at the Northview High School Open House August 2009 ]">	Dr. Don Jeffrey, Dr. Khamis Bilbeisi & Denise Cutts volunteer at the YWCD display at the Dothan High School Family Involvement Night August 2009 ]">	Dr. Khamis Bilbeisi & Dr. Don Jeffrey, Troy State University Administators, at the Dothan High School Family Involvement Night August 2009 ]">	Twyla Williams, Larry Roberts (former Northview, Univ of AL & professional football player), Lucky Martin & Rosalind James at the YWCD display at the SAMC Men's Health Fair August 2009 ]">
Thomas Harrison reviews the DCS Adopt-a-School Program at an organizational meeting August 2009 ]">	Stacy Crunk from the Columba Baptist Association tells how they have supported schools over the past few years at the Adopt-a-School meeting August 2009 ]">	Lavonda Gosselin, Director of the Adopt-a-School Program, explains how businesses, faith-based entities, clubs, organizations & individuals are needed August 2009 ]">	Thomas Harrison thanks the 40+ participants at the Adopt-a-School organizational meeting August 2009 ]">
Thomas Harrison discusses the YWCD advocacy groups with group chairpersons & ex-officio members August 2009 ]">	College Fair 2009 Seated: Gayla White, Libby Krietemeyer Standing: Allyson Middlebrooks, Rhonda Rankin & Debbie Breedlove September 2009 ]">	Mike Manuel gives a financial power point presentation to the "Better Funding" advocacy group September 2009 ]">	Lavonda Gosselin on WTVY's Live at Lunch with Skylar Zwick discussing the revitalized Adopt-a-School program September 2009 ]">
Lavonda Gosselin, Director of the Adopt-a-School program, explains the revitalization on WTVY's Live at Lunch September 2009 ]">	Denise Cutts, "Elected Officials" advocacy group chairperson makes a welcome at a luncheon honoring elected officials September 2009 ]">	Tom Ziegenfelder, ex-officio member of the "Elected Officials" advocacy group introduces Judge Rose Gordon September 2009 ]">	Judge Rose Gordon gives an inspirational speech to elected officials at their luncheon September 2009 ]">
Tom Ziegenfelder, "Elected Officials" advocacy group ex officio member, explains the YWCD education movement September 2009 ]">	Grandview Elementary School's F.A.C.E.S. (Family And Community Empowering Students) Family Fun Night September 2009 ]">	F.A.C.E.S. Family Fun Night at Grandview Elementary School September 2009 ]">	F.A.C.E.S. Family Fun Night at Grandview Elementary School September 2009 ]">
Rosalind James, YWCD Leadership Team member, enjoys the Grandview Family Fun Night with the Wright family September 2009 ]">	Margaret Johnson, F.A.C.E.S. Coordinator, registers families at the Grandview Family Fun Night September 2009 ]">	David McCormick, YWCD "Media" Advocacy Group Co-chairperson, welcomes everyone at a meeting of DCS "Good News" personnel and local media held at the Chamber of Commerce September 2009 ]">	Teresa Wall, YWCD "Media" Advocacy Group Co-chairperson gives tips & information to assist DCS personnel in promoting good news in their schools September 2009 ]">
Earl Kelley, from HisRadio 94.3, gives tips for radio media at the meeting of DCS "Good News" school personnel & local media September 2009 ]">	Katie McManus, from WTVY News, gives tips & information for television media September 2009 ]">	Amanda Hall, from WDHN, gives interview strategies to DCS "Good News" personnel to assist them in promoting their school's good news September 2009 ]">	Dr. Nichols gives a welcome to DCS "Good News" personnel and local media at a meeting at the Chamber to help promote positive media relations September 2009 ]">
Front of the F.A.C.E.S. (Families And Community Empowering Students) t-shirts Love the green! ]">	Back of the F.A.C.E.S. (Families And Community Empowering Students) t-shirts Thank you sponsors! ]">	F.A.C.E.S. Family Fun Night at Faine Elementary School September 2009 ]">	Many families enjoyed the F.A.C.E.S. Family Fun Night at Faine Elementary School September 2009 ]">
Officer RaeMonica Carney with sweet students at the Faine Elementary School F.A.C.E.S. Family Fun Night September 2009 ]">	Margaret Johnson (F.A.C.E.S. Coordinator) & City Commissioner James Redding register families for the Faine Elementary School's Family Fun Night September 2009 ]">	F.A.C.E.S. Family Fun Night at Faine Elementary School September 2009 ]">	F.A.C.E.S. Family Fun Night at Faine Elementary School September 2009 ]">
	Dr. Nichols comments on the PARCA test score presentation September 2009 ]">	Ms. Mitchell's 1st Grade Class. YWCD sent readers for "Read for the Record" at Heard Magnet School Thank you Lynne Goldsmith, Jimbo Loftin, Matt Parker, Tim Shirley & Twyla Williams ]">	Part of the YWCD "Youth Involvement" Advocacy Group L to R: Stephen Tsukuda, Summer Creel, Sonya Price, Tolver Dozier, Shuntae Goodman, McKenzie Stewart, Morgan Moulton, Zhane Thomas, Michael Jimentel ]">
Hidden Lake Elementary School honors their DCS Elementary "Teacher of the Year" recipient ]">	In the Lobby of Hidden Lake Elementary School, honoring the DCS Elementary "Teacher of the Year" Donna Skinner ]">	Dr. Sam Nichols thanks the DCS Elementary "Teacher of the Year" Donna Skinner for her hard work & dedication to her students, her school and the DCS system ]">	Honoring the DCS Elementary "Teacher of the Year" Principal Betty Armstrong, "Teacher of the Year" Donna Skinner, Libby Krietemeyer, Kent Skinner, Dr. Sam Nichols, Tom Ziegenfelder, Gayla White, Thomas Harrison, Lucky Martin, Sharon Cole, Regions Bank VP Jacqueline King & Dell Goodwin ]">
DCS Elementary "Teacher of the Year" Donna Skinner and her 2nd grade class at Hidden Lake Elementary School ]">	Honoring the DCS Secondary "Teacher of the Year", DHS 9th Grade Science Teacher Jane Brantley, are Dr. Sam Nichols, Libby Krietemeyer, DHS Principal Matt Humphrey & Sharon Cole ]">	Dr. Sam Nichols, Lucky Martin, Matt Humphrey & Sharon Cole make presentations to Dothan High School 9th Science teacher Jane Brantley DCS Secondary "Teacher of the Year" ]">	Honoring the DCS Secondary "Teacher of the Year" are Matt Parker, Gayla White, DHS Principal Matt Humphrey, Tom Ziegenfelder, Secondary "Teacher of the Year" Jane Brantley, Julie Turner, Libby Krietemeyer, Dr. Sam Nichols, Lucky Martin, Sharon Cole, DHS Asst. Principal Edward Fleming & Dell Goodwin ]">
Teresa Wall, Lavonda Gosselin & Lucky Martin at the YWCD display at the Chamber of Commerce Spotlight on Business February 2010 ]">	Lavonda Gosselin, Teresa Wall & Lucky Martin volunteer at the Chamber of Commerce Spotlight on Business February 2010 ]">	"Adopt-A-School" program director Lavonda Gosselin explains the program at the Chamber of Commerce Spotlight on Business February 2010 ]">	Honeysuckle MIddle School welcomes the "Acceptance & Inclusiveness" Advocacy Group for a meeting at their school ]">
YWCD Leadership Team member Larry Matthews volunteers at the YWCD display at the SAMC Hearts n Motion event at the Dothan Civic Center February 2010 ]">	YWCD Leadership team members Larry Matthews & Tom Ziegenfelder volunteer at the YWCD display at the SAMC Hearts n Motion event at the Dothan Civic Center February 2010 ]">	YWCD Executive team member Dr. Wayne Prim volunteers at the YWCD display at SAMC Hearts n Motion event at the Dothan Civic Center February 2010 ]">	YWCD Leadership Team members Larry Matthews & Wayne Prim volunteer at the YWCD display at the SAMC Hearts n Motion event at the Dothan Civic Center February 2010 ]">
"Media" Advocacy Group Chairperson Teresa Wall talks about YWCD to the Honeysuckle Middle School faculty February 2010 ]">	YWCD "Media" advocacy group presents a thank you goodie box to Hidden Lake's "Good News" person. Thank you to Lavonda Senn. Making the presentation is YWCD "Media" Advocacy Group Chairperson Teresa Wall. February 2010 ]">	Adopt-A-School! Dothan Coordinator Lavond Senn & YWCD Director of Communications Twyla Williams at the Chamber's Spotlight on Business event February 2010 ]">	DHS & NHS students gather for a YWCD "Youth Involvement" advocacy group meeting March 2010 ]">
DHS & NHS students enjoy pizza at the YWCD "Youth Involvement" advocacy group meeting March 2010 ]">	DCS Secondary Director Allyson Morgan talks with DHS & NHS students at the YWCD "Youth Involvement" advocacy group meeting March 2010 ]">	Superintendent Dr. Sam Nichols converses with DHS & NHS students at the YWCD "Youth Involvement" advocacy group meeting March 2010 ]">	NHS student Stephen Tsukuda pours drinks at the YWCD "Youth Involvement advocacy group meeting March 2010 ]">
YWCD Advocacy Group Leader Rosalind James talk to DHS & NHS students at the YWCD "Youth Involvement" advocacy group meeting March 2010 ]">	YWCD Advocacy Group member Stephanie Butler talks to DHS & NHS students at the "Youth Involvement" advocacy group meeting March 2010 ]">	Dr. Pablo Caballero tells the YWCD "Youth Involvement" advocacy group about a Haiti Relief project March 2010 ]">	YWCD Director of Operations Thomas Harrison & "Acceptance & Inclusiveness" advocacy group member Laurie Williams at the YWCD sponsored "Mix It Up" Day at Honeysuckle Middle School April 2010 ]">
YWCD "Acceptance & Inclusiveness" advocacy group member Derrick Grider at the "Mix It Up" day at Honeysuckle Middle School April 2010 ]">	Principal Scott Faulk, Rob & Lynne Goldsmith, Thomas Harrison & Lucky Martin at the YWCD "Acceptance & Inclusiveness" advocacy group sponsored "Mix It Up" day at Honeysuckle Middle School April 2010 ]">	YWCD "Acceptance & Inclusiveness" advocacy group member Christy Aguirre at the "Mix It Up" day at Honeysuckle Middle School April 2010 ]">	YWCD "Acceptance & Inclusiveness" advocacy group chairperson Rob Goldsmith talks to students as other group members look on at the "Mix It Up" day at Honeysuckle Middle School April 2010 ]">
Principal Scott Faulk talks to 7th grade students at the YWCD "Acceptanct & Inclusiveness" sponsored "Mix It Up" day at Honeysuckle Middle School April 2010 ]">	YWCD "Acceptance & Inclusiveness" advocacy group members Christy Aguirre & Rob Goldsmith at the "Mix It Up" day at Honeysuckle Middle School April 2010 ]">	The YWCD "Youth Involvement" advocacy group collects items for service learning "Project Haiti" at Girard Middle School ]">	The YWCD "Youth Involvment" advocacy group collects items for service learning "Project Haiti" at Dothan High School ]">
The new YWCD 8 foot tall banner! ]">	Rosalind James welcomes two school board members to the "Youth Involvement" advocacy group meeting May 2010 ]">	School board members Charles Woodall & Harry Wayne Parrish talk with students of the "Youth Involvement" advocacy group May 2010 ]">	Dothan High & Northview High School students ask questions to school board members at the "Youth Involvement" advocacy group meeting May 2010 ]">
Dothan High & Northview High School students ask questions to school board members at the "Youth Involvement" advocacy group meeting May 2010 ]">	YWCD "Media" advocacy group presents thank you goodie boxes to Dothan High School's "Good News" personnel. Thank you to Kendall DeLoney, Christina Johnson & Beth Sherrer. Making the presentation is YWCD "Media" advocacy group chairperson Teresa Wall ]">	YWCD "Media" advocacy group presents thank you goodie boxes to Landmark Elementary School's "Good News" personnel. Thank you to Jenell Neal & Gina Riley (not pictured). Making the presentation is YWCD "Media" advocacy group chairperson Teresa Wall. ]">	YWCD "Media" advocacy group presents a thank you goodie box to Kelly Springs Elementary School's "Good News" person. Thank you to Lisa Weston. Making the presentation is YWCD "Media" advocacy group chairperson Teresa Wall. ]">
YWCD "Media" advocacy group presents a thank you goodie box to Girard Elementary School's "Good News" person. Thank you to Jackie Campesi. ]">	YWCD "Media" advocacy group presents a thank you goodie box to Girard Middle School's "Good News" person. Thank you to Alison Holley. ]">