WYMAN STUDENTS TAKE PRIDE IN THEIR NEW UNIFORMS

( December 13, 2006)—Wyman Middle School students recently received new school uniforms and they wear them with pride. The sixth and seventh graders wanted to distinguish themselves from the elementary school students by styling a more mature look.

As a result, Julius Hunter, Vice President of Community Relations at Saint Louis University, purchased 300 polo shirts for each student. Wyman is affiliated with the Professional Development School Collaborative partnership, which helped paved the way for the new uniforms. Hunter presented the shirts to students on November 30. “I am a product of the St. Louis Public Schools so I take advantage of the opportunity to give back to a system that provided such a wonderful foundation for me,” said Hunter.

“Mr. Hunter made it extra special for our students because he talked about the importance of students having pride in their school and their dreams,” said assistant principal Amber Stevenson.

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