A group of Thirkell students strut their stuff at the mural unveiling.

Thirkell youth enjoy the festivities on the sunny June day.

Some Thirkell teachers take time to pose for the camera.

Teacher Linda Rice sits with happy Thirkell students on a bus.

Committee for the Political Resurrection of Detroit co-chair and Hush Your Mouth! founder, Charles Simmons, poses with EMU education professor Karen Martusewicz (middle) and Juanita Newton (right).

"What?  Hush Your Mouth?  No, you hush your mouth!"