7th Annual SOE Academy
"Keepin' It Pure"
April 4 - May 9, 2009
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New components for 2009:
- Financial Literacy
- GMF Male Mentoring Program

Semi-Formal Dance
May 15, 2009
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GMF Summer Enrichment Academy
Coming Summer 2009

The Gold Medallion Foundation provides innovative lifeskills and character development training programs for youth and adults. Topics include social and dining etiquette, manners at home and in public places, public speaking, cross-cultural awareness, job readiness, ballroom and social dance classes. A summer enrichment academy and train the trainer programs are available.

The S.O.E. Academy (formerly The School of Esther) is one of the premier programs of the Gold Medallion Foundation and is designed to prepare “tweens” and teens to excel and succeed in social, spiritual and academic endeavors
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Brenda Johnson, Founder and CEO, interview on TBN which aired April 2009.
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Jerry Revish of WBNS 10tv (Columbus, OH) provides overview of the SOE Academy at our 2007 Gala of Stars
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Statement to GMF from Congresswoman Deborah Pryce written to graduates of The School of Esther, May 13, 2005:

"Your dedication to achieving a higher standard for yourselves should be applauded. By developing your leadership amd interpersonal skills you are not only preparing yourself for success in the future, but you are also contributing to the betterment of your community. Young achievers like you will be the great artists, teachers, business executives and leaders of our mation in the future. The Gold Medallion Foundation's program, The School of Esther, should br recognized for pursuing its mission to help young adults develop tis strong foundation of leadership."

-Deborah Pryce, Member of US Congress

"...SOE Academy prepares young men and women to excel in every sphere of life. The GMF endeavors to "change the facts" regarding the negativity surrounding today's young men and women. The organization should be commended on their efforts and their success in being a positive influence on the lives of countless young people. Partly because of their efforts my heart rings with HOPE for this generation."

Thank you GMF,

J. Wilson, Youth Pastor
Columbus OH

"I have served in public school systems as a teacher of elementary, middle school and high-school aged students for over ten years now, and I believe that if every student could experience SOE, our nation would change! The impact of the School of Esther on the day-to-day experience of students reaches far beyond cotillion night. Secrets of decorum, personal presentation and confidence that students learn in the School of Esther spill over into the way young people walk in the world...put simply, SOE students stand out!"

- J. Parnell, Columbus Public Schools