Aurora School Principals Recognized for Community Work

AURORA – Agape Connection hosted its 18th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Day celebration on Sunday at the Cathedral of Grace St. John Church in Aurora.

Metea Valley Principal Darrell Echols (left) and Waubonsie Valley Principal Jason Stipp (right) pose with IPSD 204 Superintendent Karen Sullivan (photo credit / @ksullivan204)

Waubonsie Valley High School Principal Jason Stipp and Metea Valley High School Principal Darrell Echols were recognized with the Chairman’s Award for their work with Agape Connection.

Started in 1991, Agape Connection Inc. is a nonprofit organization that has provided educational and cultural initiatives for youth in Aurora and throughout the western suburbs. The organization increases “awareness on certain issues, enhancing self-sufficiency, and empowering members of the community through training, counseling, and programs for children and youth.”

For more information, visit agapeconnection.org.