Herman Boone To Be Keynote Speaker At 2011 Governor’s Summit

For many movie fans, "Remember The Titans" is probably a classic and well loved part of their collection. Those that love sports movies may arguably say that "Remember The Titans" is near the top of their list of favorites. In a release from the Wyoming Workforce Development Council  and Governor Mead, it has been announced that the original Coach, Herman Boone, will be the keynote speaker at the 2011 Governor’s Summit on Workforce Solutions.

The 2011 summit will be in Riverton Wyoming at Central Wyoming College June 9–10. Coach Boone is set to speak at 12:30 p.m. Joan Evans, Director of the Department of Workforce Services, said she is honored to have Boone as the keynote address.

In 1971, Herman Boone faced the challenge of a lifetime, and his inspirational story was captured in the Disney film “Remember the Titans” starring Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington. In 1971, racial tensions ran high in Alexandria, Va., as three schools were newly integrated to form the T.C. Williams High School. It was from this union that the Titan football team was created. The former rivalries between the schools coupled with the strain between the black and white players resulted in a team that was far from united. Boone is now retired but continues to motivate and inspire audiences. He will speak to Summit attendees about the importance of a prepared workforce.

Jon Conrad, Chairman of the Wyoming Workforce Development Council, echoed Evans’ sentiments.

Registration for the Summit is still open for the 2011 Summit and those interested in attending can register at here. Or you may call 800-735-8418 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-735-8418 end_of_the_skype_highlighting .

Audio is Joan Evans, Director of the Department of Workforce Services, and Jon Conrad, Chairman of the Wyoming Workforce Development Council.