Hundreds take part in March 4 Hope for strong school year in Youngstown

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

Raymond Shaw is hoping his football team will gain plenty of yardage on the field, though what he and his teammates plan to accomplish this school year in the classroom reflects the hopes of many school officials, parents and others that the district will gain a lot of ground.

“I just want to come out and share with the city that I’m trying to make a change,” said the East High School senior, who also will play guard and defensive end. “We hope to develop and be young men and disciplined and realize life isn’t a game – that we should think before we act.”

Shaw’s ambitions also capture much of the essence of Sunday’s March 4 Hope rally, which began at Price Memorial AME Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., on the East Side, and ended at East High on Bennington Avenue. Following the rally was a two-hour prayer vigil and program at the school.

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