Board Support Board Member Joel Levy presented a special gift to a contest winner and congratulates her on winning a trip to Washington D.C. Political Power (Middle left) Dr. Vernon G. Smith shared words of wisdom with contest winners and (middle) Mayor Rudy Clay encouraged students to do there best. Roll Call High School roll was taken during the contest kick off celebration. Barden Students Travel to Washington The Barden Gary Foundation in partnership with the Close Up Program at Emerson School for the Visual & Performing Arts selected a group of students to participate in the 2009 Close Up Inaugural Week activities.