03-03-08
Letter to the Editor
Mount Vernon
student selected to go to Australia as Student
Ambassador
Hello,
my name is Nijah Brown and I am thirteen years old. I
live in Mount Vernon, New York, and I go to Longfellow
Middle School. I’m in the eighth grade and I was born on
June 2, 1994. I have four siblings, one brother and
three sisters. My brother’s name is Warren Brown the III
and my three sister’s names are Tiana, Skylar, and
Liberty. My mother’s name is Jodi Brown and my father’s
name is Warren Brown, Jr.
I am proud to say I’ve been selected to go to Australia
as a Student Ambassador. I was selected based on my
strong academic performance as well as supportive
letters of recommendation from my teachers.
Out of all the students in Putnam, Rockland and
Westchester Counties, I, along with forty-three others,
was chosen by People to People, a student
ambassador organization founded by Dwight D. Eisenhower
in 1956. This organization has remained dedicated to the
mission of promoting world peace through increased
understanding between the citizens of the
world. Eisenhower thought the idea of people from
different countries visiting and learning each other’s
cultures was very important. This is how Eisenhower came
up with the name People to People.
I have researched this organization and I am
extremely interested in traveling to Australia.
People to People has motivated me toward going to a
country I’d probably never have had the chance to
visit. I believe this opportunity will change my outlook
on life. There is much more to the world than Mount
Vernon. This opportunity means a lot to me. Going to
Australia means that I would meet Australians and learn
about their culture, how they live, talk, and much
more. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity that I am
striving to achieve. It would be an honor to be a
Student Ambassador.
In order to achieve this goal, I need your help! I am
asking for any sponsorships and contributions to fund my
trip. I am asking for help and support. I would hope
that my community and other interested parties see that
I am trying to accomplish something positive. My goal is
to raise $7,059.00. This amount includes my airfare,
accommodations, tips, taxes, meals, and group
insurance. All sponsorships and contributions would be
greatly appreciated.
I thank you in advance for your support.
Sincerely Yours,
Nijah
Brown
Contact information:
Mr. Warren Brown - Father
Mrs. Jodi Brown - Mother
845-519-9992 (Cell 1)
14 North High Street - Apt. 3
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
845-642-8952 (Cell 2)
845-620-6563 (Office)
warren.l.brown@verizon.com
Please Note - checks are made payable to: Nijah Brown
