Ferrum College will hold a special Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 21 in the Panther’s Den of Franklin Hall.  The program will include guest speaker Lt. Col. (Ret) Larry D. Moore and performances by Ferrum students. The program begins at 7 p.m. and the public is cordially invited to attend.

     Born and raised in Pittsylvania and Franklin Counties, Moore attended Virginia State University after graduating from Northside High School in Gretna, Virginia. Moore is currently employed with the Franklin County Public School System as an Assistant Principal at Franklin County High School.  Before entering the education field, he spent 25 years in the military and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He earned many military awards including, the National Defense Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Defense Superior Service Award, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and a Bronze Star.  Moore also received several civilian awards that include the St. Louis Federal Executive Manager of the year 1995 and the Alpha Phi Alpha Martin Luther King Leadership Award 1998. He is a strong believer in life-long learning, has traveled extensively throughout the world, supports public schools and is constantly talking and encouraging students to do their best in school. He is a true believer that education is the hope and future of this country.

     For more information on Monday’s program, contact Justin Muse, Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Engagement, at (540) 365-4501 or JMuse@ferrum.edu

     Ferrum College is a four-year, private, co-educational, liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Ferrum offers a choice of nationally recognized bachelor’s degree programs at a cost well below the national average for private colleges. For more information on Ferrum, visit www.ferrum.edu.