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 "Dewey
weaves a very important message about the value of knowing
yourself and being your own best friend. I believe that
many of my students will remember what he said and hopefully,
use some of the standards to guide their future. I highly
recommend his program and feel honored that my school
was able to have a program of such high quality."
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Dorothy Mussatto, Choctaw Elementary, Oklahoma
"Teachers and students are still talking about
how much they enjoyed your presentation. It's a challenge
to speak to a group of students with a seven-year spread
in ages. Your wisdom, combined with fascinating experiences
and your knack for storytelling along with Lumpy's special
charm made for what is generally agreed to be the best
assembly we've had within memory."
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Ann Hicks, Trinity Preparatory School, Florida
"Mr.
Halverson's delivery was faultless. He threw in just
enough work-ethic, do-your-best, follow-your-dreams,
never-give-up message and somehow managed to choose
the most popular, skinniest little sixth grader to dress
in his gigantic race gear. The students ate it up. Dewey
was friendly, courteous, and incredibly patient, answering
every question, shaking every hand. He was such an outstanding
role model in every way and students left the gym excited
and enthusiastic. This was no small feat!"
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Lou Lewis, Maclay Preparatory School, Florida
"In
his hands-on presentation, Dewey captures not only the
children's imagination, but the adults are also transported
to Alaska to experience the Iditarod Sled Dog Race.
Dewey brings his sled, racing gear and lead dog for
the presentation. The items allow the children to use
their imagination as he challenges them to go for their
dreams. Dewey challenges the children to experience
a world without television and make their imagination
come alive by reading books. He and his dog give the
children good role models and he also stresses a drug-free
life."
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Barbara Taylor, Mary Snyder, and Koleen Paschal, Nicoma
Park Elementary, Oklahoma
"I
highly recommend Dewey Halverson's assembly on the Iditarod
Experience. Dewey incorporated interesting stories about
Iditarod racing and gave live demonstrations with his
lead dog that held our 450 students (grades 6 - 8) spellbound.
Mr. Halverson's technique of incorporating dog sled
racing, animal care, and helping others in need into
a lesson of keeping students off drugs, following one's
dreams and doing well in academics is quite unique.
Many of the instructors that were in attendance said
that it was the best assembly that they had seen in
years. We had Dewey's assembly in the morning and the
students were talking about it all day."
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Rick McPheeters, Logan Rogersville Middle School, Missouri
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