News release Public Information Office   SLU 10880   Hammond, LA 70402   phone: 985-549-2341   fax: 985-549-2061 publicinfo@selu.edu Spring 2004 news releases Public Information home News archive Contact: Rene Abadie Date: 4/5/04   Click on image for publication quality photo GEARUP STUDENTS GET FOCUSED ATTENTION – Hammond Junior High science teacher Patricia McGehee instructs seventh graders in the school’s science lab following a program showcasing Southeastern Louisiana University’s GEARUP program, now in its second year at the school. From left are JeVeen Edmondson, Gary Dantzler, Tierra Mitchell, Whitney Talbert and Kyle Fairley. MOFFETT RESPONDS TO GEARUP PRESENTATION – Southeastern Louisiana University President Randy Moffett congratulates Hammond Junior High students who helped to showcase the GEARUP program now in its second year of a five-year, $1.2 million grant. The program is designed to raise students’ skill levels in language arts, math and science.