Serenity & K9 Gemini Honored as Williamston High School’s Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals
Serenity and Gemini, now in their second school year serving Williamston Community Schools, were selected to be the Grand Marshals of the high school’s Homecoming parade
September 22, 2023 | Williamston, Michigan
The impact of Serenity and Gemini as the safety dog team at Williamston Community Schools was on display Friday, September 22, as the student body selected them to be the Grand Marshals of their Homecoming parade.
“Our Zebra K9 team made an immediate positive impact in our schools,” said Dr. Adam J. Spina, superintendent, Williamston Community Schools. “The team has effectively added an additional layer of security to our buildings while establishing meaningful relationships with our community. The safety and social-emotional benefits of the team were validated through community survey data collected at the end of the last school year. Students, staff and parents noted how important the team was while our district navigated through several serious school safety situations that occurred in neighboring communities.”
“Asking Serenity and Gemini to be the grand marshals of their homecoming parade reflects the important role they serve for the students and teachers,” said Greg Guidice, president & CEO of Zebra K9. “They are more than just another security measure; they are part of the school community.”
Aside from keeping students and faculty safe during the school day, Serenity and Gemini keep the community safe at football games.
The benefits of Zebra K9 teams include:
* Detecting black powder, the substance found in ammunition.
* Being mobile: searching backpacks, lockers, restrooms, bleachers, school grounds, stadiums and events.
* Acting as a visual and word-of-mouth deterrent.
* Offering social and emotional support when not actively searching.
* Providing safety and peace-of-mind.
* Working closely with school resource officers, local law enforcement and/or onsite security as another layer of prevention and detection.
For more information, or to request a K9 team demonstration, email info@zebrak9.com.