PHEA Organizes

Successful Home Education Week Rally

May 9, 2003

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The Pennsylvania Home Education Week Rally was a complete success on Friday, May 9, 2003 in Harrisburg.  Pennsylvania Home Education Association organizers report a vibrant and enthusiastic crowd.

Speech transcripts are being prepared and will be available on the PHEA website in the very near future.

Featured Home Education Leader Speakers included:

Representative Sam Rohrer

Legislative Assistant Nancy Japak for Senator Jeff Piccola

Pastor Clyde Gwin

Ellen Kramer, State Leader, Catholic Homeschoolers of Pennsylvania

Maryalice Newborn, PHEA Advisory Board
Mary Hudzinski, Mason-Dixon Homeschoolers Association

Bill Lloyd, NHERI

Darryl Cunningham, Candidate for Judge of Court of Common Pleas in York County and homeschool father and advocate

Gabe Waddell, homeschool graduate and current Law Student

Michael Krape's (age 15, homeschooler) violin solo (accompanied by his
brother, age 19, homeschool grad going to BJU majoring in music) was
beautiful. 

The dance company, directed by a homeschool grad who gives dancing
lessons and choreographs shows) did an outstanding job.

Many children The Proclamation readers also did a wonderful job.

All the legislators--House and Senate--received a homeschool info sheet, research specific to home education in Pennsylvania and pledges of support from PHEA.