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Project Write students at graduation with Mr. Jefferson.  Mr. Jefferson (Steve Edenbo) is holding a copy of their literary magazine, Let Freedom Write.

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Inspire Me! The Power of Words

Project Write teens joined forces with Independence National Historical Park rangers and teachers from the Philadelphia Writing Project to explore inspiring stories from the past while creating inspiring works of their own. From July 16-27, the students visited park buildings and then returned to the classroom to write newspaper articles, poems, short stories, blogs and more. The students produced their own literary magazine, Let Freedom Write. From the title to the cover art to the writings, the students did it all, and now their words will inspire people today and in the future.




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Student displays certificate
A Project Write students displays her certificate at graduation.
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Student gives valedictorian speech
A student addresses the audience at the ceremony.
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Table with magazine
Skugg, Catterina and our literary magazine, Let Freedom Write, greeted our honored guests.
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Student reads creative work
Students read their own creative works at graduation.
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Student receives Declaration at graduation
Students received their certificates and a copy of the Declaration of Independence from the Franklin Court Printing Office.
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Did You Know?

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Did you know Gouverneur Morris, a signer of the Constitution and author of its  preamble lost his leg in a carriage accident on Philadelphia's Dock Street in 1780?