Levittown Students and Staff LEADD the Way

By Liz Sobel

Levittown administrators, staff and students took a one-mile trek through the neighborhood during the district’s 28th annual Levittown Educators Against Destructive Decisions Walk and Community Fair on Oct. 27.

This much-anticipated event was the culmination of a week of school assemblies that highlighted ways for students to live healthy lives and make decisions that result in positive outcomes.

Student marshals Mallory Kundert from Division Avenue High School and John Lewis from MacArthur High School accompanied Grand Marshal Nina Glenn, a social worker at Wisdom Lane Middle School. 

Also in attendance were members of the Board of Education and local representatives who marched to the accompaniment of the Salk Middle School band and school representatives outfitted with colorful banners.

After the parade, participants met in the Levittown Memorial Education Center gymnasium to hear speeches and introductions. Superintendent of Schools Dr. James J. Grossane welcomed the community and thanked residents for their support of the district.

 “It’s great to see that parents and the community are so willing to support students in making good decisions for themselves,” he said.

Informational booths and games were set up along the perimeter of the gym. The community was also treated to a performance of the upcoming MacArthur High School play, “Les Misérables,” and a number of routines by the Division Avenue High School cheer team.