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Courtesy Alex Meyer,

(Laredo, Tx)- George Washington Middle School (GWMS),  has been a Special Olympics Meet in the Middle campus school for the past five years.  The Meet in the Middle program promotes acceptance and inclusion among students with and without intellectual or learning disabilities. 

This year, GWMS welcomed Anti-Bullying Speaker and Drug Prevention Specialist Mr. Fabian Ramirez to speak to  6^th, 7^th and 8^th graders about the significance of self-esteem, mutual cooperation and the unconditional acceptance of peers. In the course of his presentation, Ramirez often referred to his experiences as a middle school student who overcame bullying to become a great success in life. 

This year’s program was made possible by Councilman Jorge Vera, Commissioner Jaime Canales, David H. Gonzalez, UISD Executive Director of Middle Schools and the GWMS PTC.  Event coordinators included Librarian Laura Ortiz, 8^th grade teacher Gladys Garza, and Teacher Aide Coordinator, Luis Go