McSwain said he feels there is a need to avoid extremist views and added that he believes most people have a nuanced perspective on guns.

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Still, James McSwain, principal of Lamar High School in Houston, said it was vital that all students at least have a shot at taking such tests.

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Thanks to Acting CEO Nicky Goren, as well as John Kelly and Kristin McSwain, from the Corporation for National and Community Service, and to the members of our Federal Mentoring Council for all their great work.

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