August 24, 2003

Teacher Recognition Dinner

The First Lady addresses the 2003 Scholars, Distinguished Teachers, Commissioners and Foundation members at the event at the Corcoran Gallery on June 24th.
Florida Scholar Austin "Mac" Soto honors his Distinguished Teacher nominee, Spanish teacher Dr. Evelyn LaRusse.

First Lady Laura Bush and Presidential Scholars Foundation Treasurer Sanford Nemitz at the 2003 Teacher Recognition Dinner in Washington D.C.
Pennsylvania Scholar Rena Xu praises her pick for the Teacher Recognition Award, her mother, Professor Pei Tang.
Commission Chairman and President of the Iowa State Senate, Mary Kramer, speaks of her experience in selecting three years of Presidential Scholars: "Any person who does not feel optimistic about the future of our country after meeting these outstanding young people is incapable of optimism."
United States Secretary of Education Rod Paige, welcomes the guests and introduces Mrs. George W. Bush.

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