Jordan Williams, a sophomore at Thomas Jefferson High School; Keyanna Rambo, a senior at Decatur High School; and Amani Turnage, a senior at TJ, listen during a teen summit held Jan. 14 as part of the city’s Martin Luther King celebrations. - Courtesy of Deb Stenberg/Federal Way School District
Courtesy of Deb Stenberg/Federal Way School District
Jordan Williams, a sophomore at Thomas Jefferson High School; Keyanna Rambo, a senior at Decatur High School; and Amani Turnage, a senior at TJ, listen during a teen summit held Jan. 14 as part of the city’s Martin Luther King celebrations.

Math is the word: Teen summit kicks off city's Martin Luther King celebrations


January 16, 2009 · 4:17 PM

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A teen summit focusing on careers and the importance of math was held Jan. 14 at Evergreen Inn and Suites.

About 90 high school students from Federal Way attended the summit, sponsored by the Federal Way Diversity Commission as part of the city’s Martin Luther King celebrations.

Professionals representing careers such as marketing, nursing, dentistry, law and media held “fireside chats” with students. To learn more, e-mail DeBorah Little: dalittle73@msn.com.

Celebrate MLK's legacy

The City of Federal Way and Federal Way Diversity Commission invite residents and visitors to participate in Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations Jan. 17-19.

A city-wide food drive to benefit the Multi-Service Center’s food bank will run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 17 at Fred Meyer, Top Food and Drug, Metropolitan Market and Albertson’s.

A community celebration will begin 10 a.m. Jan. 19 at Decatur High School, 2800 S.W. 320th St.

To volunteer or learn more, contact Kimberly Paterno at (253) 835-2654 or kimberly.paterno@cityoffederalway.com.

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