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Students Get Visit from Kenya School Officials
Kids at George White Elementary School in Laguna Niguel had the chance meet a school principal and former student from a small village in Kenya.
Students at George White Elementary School in Laguna Niguel had a rare treat Thursday morning in the form of some visitors from Kenya.
Not only did they have the chance meet a school principal and former student from a small village in Kenya, they also interacted with them, according to the school officials.
The event was part of a cultural and educational exchange coordinated by Kids in Community Service, part of the school’s PTA, and Kenya Keys, a volunteer organization designed to provide educational opportunities to rural Kenyans.
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On hand was Joseph Mwengea, a school principal and co-founder of Kenya Keys, and Emmanuel Mwengi, a pharmacist who was one of the first students sponsored by the organization.
The groups is on a five-week visit to the United States and plans to visit schools in Oregon, California, and Utah during their trip.
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At George White, Mwengea and Mwengi were part of the morning flag salute, visited classrooms, and participated in a round-table discussion with fourth and fifth graders.
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