The Crest Theatre was filled to capacity for the 2007 Highest Office: Citizen Forum.

2007 Highest Office: Citizen Forum

Antoinette “Butterscotch” Clinton, classically trained pianist and internationally acclaimed beatbox artist, performed for the enthusiastic crowd.

News10’s Dana Howard served as the Master of Ceremonies for the evening.

Erin Gruwell, renowned educator and inspiration for the film Freedom Writers, was this year’s special guest and speaker.

Poetry out Loud students Kristi Avila (pictured) and Ken Huffman also performed at the 2007 Highest Office: Citizen Forum.

Frank Withrow, who works with such organizations as 100 Black Men of Sacramento, delivered a special motivational presentation that brought the audience to its feet.

The 2007 Highest Office: Citizen panel highlighted student and teacher views on justice, fairness and equity. Panelists (left to right): Martin Ramirez, Jofil Borja, Ray Dixon, Erin Gruwell, Eduardo Lozano, Amalia Labrado, and Lucas Orizaba.

Dr. Rex Fortune, Founder of Project Pipeline Teacher Credential Task Force and, was presented with the 2007 Highest Office: Citizen Award for his exemplary model of citizenship.

Dr. Rex Fortune, Founder of Project Pipeline Teacher Credential Task Force and Highest Office: Citizen Award Recipient
Erin Gruwell, Founder of the Freedom Writers Foundation & 2007 Highest Office: Citizen Guest Speaker
Joseph Maloney, Ph.D., CYC Executive Director

Ray Dixon, 2007 Highest Office: Citizen Student Panelist
Erin Gruwell, Founder of the Freedom Writers Foundation & 2007 Highest Office: Citizen Guest Speaker
Eduardo Lozano, 2007 Highest Office: Citizen Student Panelist