Glenwood Students Going to Disney After Meeting Goals

Thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Evansville Police Department and the hard work of Glenwood Leadership Academy, 28 4^th through 8^th grade students will be traveling to Disney World Jan. 28-Feb. 1. The trip is designed to show students that their hard work does matter – and that they are valued members of the community, said Jason Cullum, Evansville Police Department Public Information Officer.

This is the second year that the Evansville Police Department has been involved in the trip – but this year, the EPD raised $40,000 in private donations so that students will be able to have an experience like none they have had in the past. “We hope to inspire kids to continue to make positive choices and to work hard in school,” Cullum said. “These kids are tomorrow’s leaders.  All they need is a support network that helps them reach their potential.”  He explained that the trip is about much more than going to see Mickey Mouse.  It was about goal setting, working hard to achieve goals, and knowing that good citizenship matters.

Chaperones from the Evansville Police Department, from GLA and the community will also be in attendance.