On April 4, 2008 Chris Draft and fellow JB Award recipient Warrick Dunn joined Secretary Spellings on a visit to Banneker High School in Washington D.C.  Along with Secretary Spellings, Chris and Warrick were joined by District of Columbia Public Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee.  All participated in an assembly that focused on the importance of volunteerism at Banneker High School.

Principal Anita Berger welcomed the group to her school, and led the group on a tour of classrooms, with visits to students and teachers.  Following the tours, principal, Anita Berger, Secretary Spellings, Chris Draft, Warrick Dunn and Chancellor Rhee spoke to the students at a school assembly about the importance of volunteerism and service to the community.

Chris Draft and Warrick Dunn assisted Secretary Spellings in presenting three of President George W. Bush's Voluntary Service awards.

Recipients  of the President's Voluntary Service Awards included:

• Whitney Powell, senior, Banneker High School, for 262 hours of volunteer service since September 2007, including with the National Capital Coalition to discourage underage drinking.
•  Jacqueline Armstrong, parent of a Banneker High School student, for over 500 hours of volunteer service at Banneker High School and an equal time commitment to Hyde Elementary School.
• Vernita Jefferson, counselor, Banneker High School, for over 800 hours of volunteer service at Banneker High School beyond her regular working hours to ensure students complete college applications and every possible scholarship application.

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