Photo:  USA Freedom Corps photo by M. T. Harmon

Desiree T. Sayle, Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of USA Freedom Corps, presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Joe Melson, a 12 year old 7th grader attending Thurgood Marshall Extended Elementary School, at the 2006 White House Easter Egg Roll on April 17, 2006. Receiving the Gold Level of the Presidential Volunteer Service Award from Director Sayle, Melson participates in the Young Heroes program and is held in high regard by his peers, characterized by his team leader as considerate, a team player, intellectually curious, and socially conscience. Outside of Young Heroes, Melson takes part in the Ward 7 Higher Achievement Program, is an avid poet, and every year takes part of the Fannie Mae Walk for the Homeless.

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