Sponsor Spotlight: Parke Pepper, Rotary Club of Senatobia, MS
A common theme here at The Dictionary Project is the power education can have on a person’s life. Basic education, like reading and writing, gives a person independence and the ability to express their thoughts and emotions. But not every student is a quick learner; some need extra one-on-one time, while others face more challenging […]
The Rotary Club of Jackson Presents Dictionaries to Brown Elementary School
Dr. Cedrick Gray, district superintendent, accepted delivery of 61 dictionaries from the Jackson Rotary Club for the elementary students of Brown Elementary School. The Jackson Rotary Club is committed to students in the Jackson Public School District, donating over 7,500 dictionaries since beginning the project. The Dictionary Project is grateful for the dedication and hard […]
Celebrating the Life of James O. Johnson
We would like to pay our condolences to the family of James O. Johnson of Baxterville, Mississippi. Mr. Johnson passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. “Mr. Johnson was a retired Lt. Col. in the US Army, having served two tours in Vietnam, and a retired Materials […]
Kiwanis Club of Oxford Gives the Gift of a Dictionary
The Kiwanis Club of Oxford in Mississippi has made community outreach and youth development a primary goal for the organization. Participating in The Dictionary Project for almost ten years, members have impacted the lives of over 4,000 students in the Lafayette County area.