CLAREMONT, Calif., April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Rahmi Mowjood, Webb School
of California class of 1990, spoke at his alma mater today as part of the "Men
in the Arena" program. Dr. Mowjood shared his journey to his homeland of Sri
Lanka on a post-tsunami disaster relief mission with Webb students who had
collected over $5,600 in just two days to support Dr. Mowjood's relief
efforts. The name of the "Men in the Arena" program comes from an often
quoted speech of President Theodore Roosevelt's that praises those who live
their lives on the front lines. "The man who is actually in the arena, whose
face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly ... who
knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a
worthy cause."
Dr. Mowjood, who upon seeing the enormous need caused by the tsunami in
his homeland of Sri Lanka, journeyed there along with three other doctors to
offer whatever assistance they could. Having only their best intentions and no
prior relief work experience, they packed up donated medicine and supplies and
headed off to offer help and hope to the survivors. The team provided
emergency healthcare, while leaving behind a stocked pharmacy. Because the
two week mission was a success, Dr. Mowjood and his colleagues are planning to
return to Sri Lanka this summer to administer additional aid and to invest in
long-term projects in the area.
According to Dean of Webb School of California, Patrick Collins, speakers
like Dr. Mowjood serve as role models and help students, "to learn a bit about
how these men have approached their achievements." Past speakers have
included consumer advocate Ralph Nader, combat helicopter pilot Hugh Thompson,
renowned photographer and Webb alumnus Robert Glenn Ketchum and war hero,
former prisoner of war and vice-presidential candidate Admiral James B.
Stockdale.
The Webb Schools are three affiliated, yet autonomous educational
institutions. They include Webb School of California for boys, Vivian Webb
School for girls, and the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology. The Webb
curriculum provides college-preparatory education for grades 9-12. The
schools co-exist in a learning environment that emphasizes honor, leadership,
integrity, pride, and unity.
SOURCE The Webb Schools
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CONTACT:
Vivian Pradetto of The Webb Schools,
+1-909-482-5230, or fax, +1-909-482-5279, vpradetto@webb.org
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