Molly Day 2013
My name is Mi’onia Watkins and I attend the Major Work program at Oliver Hazard Perry. On October 25, 2013 my classmates and I participated in a play for Molly Day. Molly was the daughter of George and Janet Voinovich. She was a 4th grader that attended Oliver Hazard Perry as a Major Work scholar, when one day she was killed in a tragic accident. Until this day she is still remembered and never will be forgotten.
For me, it is an awesome experience to perform for Senator and Mrs. Voinovich. I have been performing for the Voinovich family for four years and every year we put on different plays in honor of Molly Voinovich. My wonderful teacher, Susan Brunecz, writes magnificent plays every year. Sometimes it is difficult because we only get to practice the play for a short period of time because our class is always busy with our academics. Still we always pull it together and perform a wonderful play. I have to say I love putting on plays and even singing for the Voinovich family. I greatly appreciate the checks and the speeches Senator and Mrs. Voinovich give to us every year.
This year we had a special guest, William Clayton Jr. He talked about being in Major Work and attending John Hay High School. He will attend The Ohio State University in the fall of 2014.
I have been in the Major Work program for four years. I have learned a lot more than I did in general education classes. I have more challenging work and tests. Being in Major Work helped me get better grades on my OAA and report card. I am with other students that are focused on their work. The reason I attend Oliver Hazard Perry is because it is a wonderful school with the Major Work program for grades 2-8th.
I look forward to performing for Senator and Mrs. Voinovich again next year and to their continued support of the Major Work Program.