200 Project Leadership participants, families and partners gather in Decemberfor Jingle Bell Rock, a holiday celebration for local Twenty-first Century Scholars.
Mentees, Mentors, and their families participated in the gingerbread house contest, guess that carol, and going to see the Christmas Lights in Matter Park.
Friday, December 24, 2010
PL Page: Rock the House!
On December 3rd, 2010, 200 Project Leadership participants, families and partners gathered for Project Leadership's Jingle Bell Rock, a holiday celebration for local Twenty-first Century Scholars.
To keep up to date with Project Leadership's programming, check out the PL Page published in the Chronicle-Tribune every other Friday.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Community Foundation Of Grant County Accepting Scholarship Applications
With the first semester of the school year drawing to a close, it is time for senior students to begin thinking about the scholarship application process. While scholarships are available from a wide variety of sources, one scholarship source that all high school seniors should be considering is the Community Foundation of Grant County.
Each year the Community Foundation of Grant County awards more than 200 scholarships to Grant County students. Last year’s scholarships totaled more than $300,000 and the 2010-2011 year has the potential to surpass this.
This year’s scholarship application became available online on December 1st, said Sherrie Stahl, program manager for the Community Foundation.
“Students can log onto comfdn.org, fill out and print the application and be eligible for a wide variety of scholarship opportunities,” she said. “It’s a single application for all of the scholarships that the Community Foundation offers.”
In addition to the completed application, students must also mail a picture, a copy of their transcripts and a letter of recommendation postmarked no later than March 1, 2011.
While the deadline for the Community Foundation’s scholarship application is not until late in the season, it is recommended that students begin the process as soon as possible. With between 300 and 400 senior students vying for awards, being prompt, accurate and thorough with your application is essential.
Stahl reminds students to take great care in preparing their application for Community Foundation scholarships. “This application is the only chance you’ll have to make an impression on the scholarship selection committee,” she said, “Take the time to make sure that it’s a positive one.”
Each year the Community Foundation of Grant County awards more than 200 scholarships to Grant County students. Last year’s scholarships totaled more than $300,000 and the 2010-2011 year has the potential to surpass this.
This year’s scholarship application became available online on December 1st, said Sherrie Stahl, program manager for the Community Foundation.
“Students can log onto comfdn.org, fill out and print the application and be eligible for a wide variety of scholarship opportunities,” she said. “It’s a single application for all of the scholarships that the Community Foundation offers.”
In addition to the completed application, students must also mail a picture, a copy of their transcripts and a letter of recommendation postmarked no later than March 1, 2011.
While the deadline for the Community Foundation’s scholarship application is not until late in the season, it is recommended that students begin the process as soon as possible. With between 300 and 400 senior students vying for awards, being prompt, accurate and thorough with your application is essential.
Stahl reminds students to take great care in preparing their application for Community Foundation scholarships. “This application is the only chance you’ll have to make an impression on the scholarship selection committee,” she said, “Take the time to make sure that it’s a positive one.”
5 Tips for College Applicants
1. Apply to multiple colleges, but keep this number reasonable.
You’ll want to cast a wide net, but remember that the application process will cost you both time and money. Learn More Indiana suggests 3-5 college applications for seniors.
2. Seek assistance.
A guidance counselor. An older sister. A mentor. These may be some of the people in your life that can help you through the college application process. It can be very intimidating, but you don’t have to go it alone. When in doubt, ask for help!
3. Read the application carefully. Then read it again!
No two college applications are the same. This means that different schools may require different information and supporting documentation with your application. Be on the lookout for downloadable forms for your guidance counselors. Make sure you know whether the school to which you are applying requires an essay or letter of recommendation to accompany the application.
4. Print a copy for yourself.
It’s tempting to hit the “submit” button and bask in the joy of another completed application. Before you click, though, you should make sure that you’ve printed a copy of the application for your own records. A hard copy serves as a confirmation that you’ve completed the application and can be referenced later should issues arise.
5. Don’t take a rejection personally.
Many times a college or university’s decision not to accept a student has nothing to do with the student’s academic skills or educational potential. Sometimes it’s purely a matter of timing. Even if you happen to receive rejections from all of the schools you’ve applied to, all hope is not lost. Speak to your guidance counselor to learn more about the different options available to you.
Sources: College Board; Learn More Indiana.
You’ll want to cast a wide net, but remember that the application process will cost you both time and money. Learn More Indiana suggests 3-5 college applications for seniors.
2. Seek assistance.
A guidance counselor. An older sister. A mentor. These may be some of the people in your life that can help you through the college application process. It can be very intimidating, but you don’t have to go it alone. When in doubt, ask for help!
3. Read the application carefully. Then read it again!
No two college applications are the same. This means that different schools may require different information and supporting documentation with your application. Be on the lookout for downloadable forms for your guidance counselors. Make sure you know whether the school to which you are applying requires an essay or letter of recommendation to accompany the application.
4. Print a copy for yourself.
It’s tempting to hit the “submit” button and bask in the joy of another completed application. Before you click, though, you should make sure that you’ve printed a copy of the application for your own records. A hard copy serves as a confirmation that you’ve completed the application and can be referenced later should issues arise.
5. Don’t take a rejection personally.
Many times a college or university’s decision not to accept a student has nothing to do with the student’s academic skills or educational potential. Sometimes it’s purely a matter of timing. Even if you happen to receive rejections from all of the schools you’ve applied to, all hope is not lost. Speak to your guidance counselor to learn more about the different options available to you.
Sources: College Board; Learn More Indiana.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
HOW SENIORS CAN SEND TRANSCRIPTS FOR FREE
High school seniors applying to colleges should use Indiana e-Transcript to send their transcripts. Indiana e-Transcript is a free service to Indiana residents and, starting this fall, has been expanded to work with colleges nationwide.
The free service is sponsored by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and the Indiana Department of Education. To use the service, find the Indiana e-Transcript logo on your high school’s website or check with your school guidance counselor. You can access the e-Transcript service 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The free service is sponsored by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and the Indiana Department of Education. To use the service, find the Indiana e-Transcript logo on your high school’s website or check with your school guidance counselor. You can access the e-Transcript service 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
A local coalition is challenging others to redefine how people view college and who should attend.
A local coalition is challenging others to redefine how people view college and who should attend.
“College is any education you receive after you graduate with a high school diploma – whether it’s 6 weeks or 10 years,” said Kent Cocking, director of guidance at Marion High School.
Kent is part of a small steering team for Grant County’s College Success Coalition, which formed earlier this year. The purpose of the Coalition is to establish community partnerships around a common goal – to get local youths to complete their educations.
On November 29th, community members and leaders are invited to participate in an education forum from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Marion’s Ivy Tech Community College conference center. One of the purposes of the meeting will be to discuss local activities that are taking place to promote education and college success to youths. The community, including representatives from businesses, organizations, clubs, non-profits and churches are encouraged to attend the lunch.
“There is a need to coordinate the activities of people in the community who do things for college success,” said Coalition Steering Team member Ellen Spitzer. “We want a lot of different sections of the community to join the discussion. We want to know about what they’re doing so that we don’t continue to repeat the same activities.
Debbie Dailey, director of guidance at Mississinewa High School, said: “Sometimes we hear negative in the community, such as comments about the unemployment rate and ask, ‘What are people doing to fix that?’ This College Success Coalition initiative is trying to put positive energy behind something needed in the community. We want people to come to the meeting who are interested in seeing the workforce change.”
Bengie Rodriguez, a manager at Grant County’s Wal-mart Distribution Center, is encouraging businesses to participate in the forum, pointing toward the push in the workforce sector for education and the new expectations employers place on future employees. “At Wal-mart, there is a real push to go to school,” he said.
Cocking agreed that it’s vital for businesses and organizations with opportunities that allow students to further their educations beyond high school to join in on the community discussion.
“We spend way too much time in education circles pushing kids into four-year colleges,” he said. “Many four-year college students already know how to get there. But there are so many opportunities for kids in the community to get trainings beyond that,” Cocking added, pointing toward examples of certifications and apprenticeships that can help prepare students for the workforce. “We need to centralize as a community so that parents and students know how to access these opportunities. We should devise wrap around services for every kid that leaves high school so that no matter where they’re going, they’re prepared.”
To RSVP for the Nov. 29th community forum, call Project Leadership at 651-0650 or e-mail tpearson@projectleadership.org.
“College is any education you receive after you graduate with a high school diploma – whether it’s 6 weeks or 10 years,” said Kent Cocking, director of guidance at Marion High School.
Kent is part of a small steering team for Grant County’s College Success Coalition, which formed earlier this year. The purpose of the Coalition is to establish community partnerships around a common goal – to get local youths to complete their educations.
On November 29th, community members and leaders are invited to participate in an education forum from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Marion’s Ivy Tech Community College conference center. One of the purposes of the meeting will be to discuss local activities that are taking place to promote education and college success to youths. The community, including representatives from businesses, organizations, clubs, non-profits and churches are encouraged to attend the lunch.
“There is a need to coordinate the activities of people in the community who do things for college success,” said Coalition Steering Team member Ellen Spitzer. “We want a lot of different sections of the community to join the discussion. We want to know about what they’re doing so that we don’t continue to repeat the same activities.
Debbie Dailey, director of guidance at Mississinewa High School, said: “Sometimes we hear negative in the community, such as comments about the unemployment rate and ask, ‘What are people doing to fix that?’ This College Success Coalition initiative is trying to put positive energy behind something needed in the community. We want people to come to the meeting who are interested in seeing the workforce change.”
Bengie Rodriguez, a manager at Grant County’s Wal-mart Distribution Center, is encouraging businesses to participate in the forum, pointing toward the push in the workforce sector for education and the new expectations employers place on future employees. “At Wal-mart, there is a real push to go to school,” he said.
Cocking agreed that it’s vital for businesses and organizations with opportunities that allow students to further their educations beyond high school to join in on the community discussion.
“We spend way too much time in education circles pushing kids into four-year colleges,” he said. “Many four-year college students already know how to get there. But there are so many opportunities for kids in the community to get trainings beyond that,” Cocking added, pointing toward examples of certifications and apprenticeships that can help prepare students for the workforce. “We need to centralize as a community so that parents and students know how to access these opportunities. We should devise wrap around services for every kid that leaves high school so that no matter where they’re going, they’re prepared.”
To RSVP for the Nov. 29th community forum, call Project Leadership at 651-0650 or e-mail tpearson@projectleadership.org.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Project Leadership Announces Third Annual Portfolio Contest
Each participant in Project Leadership’s mentoring program is encouraged to showcase their skills,talents and dreams in their very own Portfolio. While the primary purpose of the Portfolio is to help students market themselves, it can also be means of generating awards and recognition on its own.
Each year, Project Leadership sponsors a student Portfolio contest. Submissions for this year’s contest must be received at Project Leadership’s offices no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 14, 2010. Awards will be given for the best overall freshman, sophomore and junior Portfolios. Single page prizes will also be awarded for each Portfolio section.
Project Leadership's Portfolio contest is open to students in both Delaware and Grant Counties. Please deliver your contest entries to the Project Leadership office in your county.
Delaware County: 2500 N. Elgin St., Muncie
Grant County: 505 W. Third St., Marion
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Project Leadership Grant County offers College Tour field trip
On Saturday, April 17th, Project Leadership Grant County will be visiting all three of the college campuses in Grant County. This is a unique chance to learn about all of the higher education opportunities right in your own backyard! This field trip is open to Project Leadership Grant County mentees, mentors and parents.This event will give students a chance to experience life on a college campus and look into the different areas of study that each of these institutions offer.
Bus transportation will be provided between schools, as well as to and from Project Leadership Grant County's offices. Lunch will be provided by Taylor University.
Buses will depart from Project Leadership Grant County's offices (505 West Third St., Marion) at 8:00 am and arrive back at approximately 4:30 pm.
Seating for this field trip is limited. Mentees, mentors and parents interested in taking part in this tour are asked to RSVP with Project Leadership at (765) 651-0650 or via email at:
llowe@projectleadership.org.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Meet the match: Nancy Bryant and Ashley
Meet Ashley, a sophomore at Mississinewa High School, and mentor Nancy Bryant who participate in Project Leadership’s mentoring program, which matches community volunteers with local Twenty-first Century Scholar students.Ashley
Career goals: Make-up artist, teacher, FBI, or working for abused children.
Favorite subject: Math and gym.
Favorite book: The Bible and picture books.
Hobbies/Interests: Talking on phone, hanging out with friends, Sudoku.
Family: Mom, Dawnette; dad, Scott; 2 brothers, Tyler and Brandon; 3 sisters, Tiarra, Maggie and Gracie; nephew, Bryson.
School: Mississinewa High School.
Nancy Bryant
Career: Librarian.
Favorite subject: French, English
Favorite book: My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult.
Hobbies/interests: Reading, shopping and Sudoku.
Family: Dad, Larry; mom, Carolyn; sister, Kathy; brother, Alan; 5 nieces and nephews.
School: Mississinewa High School, Indiana University, IUPUI
TO LEARN ABOUT THE MENTORING PROGRAM: Visit http://www.projectleadership.org/ or call Project Leadership at 651-0650.
Favorite subject: Math and gym.
Favorite book: The Bible and picture books.
Hobbies/Interests: Talking on phone, hanging out with friends, Sudoku.
Family: Mom, Dawnette; dad, Scott; 2 brothers, Tyler and Brandon; 3 sisters, Tiarra, Maggie and Gracie; nephew, Bryson.
School: Mississinewa High School.
Nancy Bryant
Career: Librarian.
Favorite subject: French, English
Favorite book: My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult.
Hobbies/interests: Reading, shopping and Sudoku.
Family: Dad, Larry; mom, Carolyn; sister, Kathy; brother, Alan; 5 nieces and nephews.
School: Mississinewa High School, Indiana University, IUPUI
TO LEARN ABOUT THE MENTORING PROGRAM: Visit http://www.projectleadership.org/ or call Project Leadership at 651-0650.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Grant County mentees Invited to Follow the North Star
The night is pitch black and you are on the run. You have risked
everything for freedom and the slave hunters are hot on your trail. You’ve nothing to guide you but the flicker of a fading lantern light. That and, of course, the light of the north star.
On April 24th, Project Leadership Grant County's mentees and mentors are invited to take part in the award-winning, immersive history experience, Follow the North Star. This award-winning presentation puts participants in the role of an escaped slave.
Over many years of historical research and development, Conner Prairie has created an experience that gives participants a real idea of what life might have been like for a slave in the search for freedom. It is an interactive glimpse into our shared past that can affect you in ways that reading a book or watching a movie cannot.
The bus for this event will leave from Project Leadership Grant County's offices (505 W. Third St., Marion) at 4:30 p.m. and is expected to return at 10:30 p.m. If you’d like to join us for this special event, please RSVP with Project Leadership at (765) 651-0650 or via email at: llowe@projectleadership.org. Seating for this event is limited and participants will be selected on a first come, first served basis.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Meet the Match: Carol Freeman and Makayla
Meet Makayla, a sophomore at Oak Hill High School, and mentor Carol Freeman who participate in Project Leadership’s mentoring program, which matches community volunteers with local Twenty-first Century Scholar students.Makayla
Career goals: Registered Nurse.
Favorite subject: Painting and math.
Favorite book: Do not have one.
Hobbies/Interests: Hanging out with friends
Family: Mom, Michelle; dad, Marty; grandma, Jean; brothers, Marty and Ryan.
School: Oak Hill High School.
Carol Freeman
Career: Banker.
Favorite subject: English.
Favorite book: The Last Lecture.
Hobbies/interests: Gardening, decorating, riding Harley Davidson with my husband.
Family: Husband, Todd; children, Greg, Nick, Taylor and Sami.
School: Marion High School, Ball State University and Indiana Wesleyan University.
TO LEARN ABOUT THE MENTORING PROGRAM: Visit http://www.projectleadership.org/ or call Project Leadership at 651-0650.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Meet the Match: Sandra Cash and Karin
Meet Karin, a freshman at Marion High School, and mentor Sandra Cash who participate in Project Leadership’s mentoring program, which matches community volunteers with local Twenty-first Century Scholar students.Karin
Career goals: Lawyer or a poet.
Favorite subject: Choir.
Favorite book: A Child Called “It.”
Hobbies/Interests: Singing, dancing, writing poetry, listening to music, and photography
Family: Dad, Troy; mom, Sherry; brothers, Kyle, Andy, David and Mark; sisters, Sharice and Ashley.
School: Marion High School.
Sandra Cash
Career: Resident Director at IWU.
Favorite subject: English.
Favorite book: A Wrinkle in Time.
Hobbies/interests: Cake decorating, boating, being outside in nature.
Family: Husband, Joel.
School: Oak Hill High School and Indiana Wesleyan University.
TO LEARN ABOUT THE MENTORING PROGRAM: Visit http://www.projectleadership.org/ or call Project Leadership at 651-0650.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Meet the Match: Mae Verheyden and Cassandra
Meet Cassandra, a sophomore at Marion High School, and mentor Mae Verheyden who participate in Project Leadership’s mentoring program, which matches community volunteers with local Twenty-first Century Scholar students.Cassandra
Career goals: Anything involving art.
Favorite subject: Art.
Favorite book: The Twilight Series.
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, drawing and other art.
Family: Mom, Carrie; Dad, Rocky; sisters Kayla and Abigail.
School: Marion High School.
Mae Verheyden
Career: World Gospel Missions.
Favorite subject: Math and art.
Favorite book: Lord of the Rings series
Hobbies/interests: Working with church, painting.
Family: Husband, Daniel.
School: Indiana Wesleyan university.
TO LEARN ABOUT THE MENTORING PROGRAM: Visit http://www.projectleadership.org/ or call Project Leadership at 651-0650.
Favorite subject: Art.
Favorite book: The Twilight Series.
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, drawing and other art.
Family: Mom, Carrie; Dad, Rocky; sisters Kayla and Abigail.
School: Marion High School.
Mae Verheyden
Career: World Gospel Missions.
Favorite subject: Math and art.
Favorite book: Lord of the Rings series
Hobbies/interests: Working with church, painting.
Family: Husband, Daniel.
School: Indiana Wesleyan university.
TO LEARN ABOUT THE MENTORING PROGRAM: Visit http://www.projectleadership.org/ or call Project Leadership at 651-0650.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Meet the Match: Steve Gibson and Aaron
Meet Aaron, a junior at Marion High School, and mentor Steve Gibson who participate in Project Leadership’s mentoring program, which matches community volunteers with local Twenty-first Century Scholar students.Aaron
Career goals: Cook.
Favorite subject: Gym.
Favorite book: Harry Potter series.
Hobbies/Interests: Going to the mall, hanging out with friends, playing video games and basketball.
Family: Dad, Brian; Grandpa, Glenn; Grandma, Sandy; two brothers, Jesse and Alex; Aunt, Tresa; Cousin, Noah.
School: Marion High School.
Steve Gibson
Career: Education Liaison.
Favorite subject: English.
Favorite book: A Brave New World.
Hobbies/interests: Cooking, writing, video and computer technology.
Family: Wife, Patricia Gibson; cat, Beans.
School: Yorktown High School, Ball State University.
TO LEARN ABOUT THE MENTORING PROGRAM: Visit http://www.projectleadership.org/ or call Project Leadership at 651-0650.
Favorite subject: Gym.
Favorite book: Harry Potter series.
Hobbies/Interests: Going to the mall, hanging out with friends, playing video games and basketball.
Family: Dad, Brian; Grandpa, Glenn; Grandma, Sandy; two brothers, Jesse and Alex; Aunt, Tresa; Cousin, Noah.
School: Marion High School.
Steve Gibson
Career: Education Liaison.
Favorite subject: English.
Favorite book: A Brave New World.
Hobbies/interests: Cooking, writing, video and computer technology.
Family: Wife, Patricia Gibson; cat, Beans.
School: Yorktown High School, Ball State University.
TO LEARN ABOUT THE MENTORING PROGRAM: Visit http://www.projectleadership.org/ or call Project Leadership at 651-0650.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Meet the Match: Judy Cowling and Ashly
Meet Ashly, a sophomore at Madison-Grant High School, and mentor Judy Cowling who participate in Project Leadership’s mentoring program, which matches community volunteers with local Twenty-first Century Scholar students.Ashly
Career goals: Forensic Anthropolgy o r Family Physician.
Favorite subject: Chemistry, Biology and just about any other Science.
Favorite book: The Lovely Bones.
Hobbies/Interests: Playing trombone, reading and writing poetry.
Family: Mom, Cathy Miller; dad, Ora Miller; sister, Jessica.
School: Madison-Grant.
Judy Cowling
Career: Historic Preservation Specialist.
Favorite subject: Music, Chemistry, Biology.
Favorite book: Any PD James book.
Hobbies/interests: Baking, gardening, flute.
Family: Husband, Bill; son, Andy; daughter-in-law, Tina.
School: Ball State and IU.
TO LEARN ABOUT THE MENTORING PROGRAM: Visit http://www.projectleadership.org/ or call Project Leadership at 651-0650.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Meet the Match: Jay Sichting and Cody
Meet Cody, a freshman at Oak Hill High School, and mentor Jay Sichting who meet each week in Project Leadership’s mentoring program, which matches community volunteers with local Twenty-first Century Scholar students.Cody
Career goals: Undecided.
Favorite subject: Algebra.
Favorite book: Gym Candy.
Hobbies/interests: Skating, baseball.
Family: Two sisters and one brother.
School: Oak Hill High School.
Jay Sichting
Career: Vice President of Corporate Operations at Moorehead Communications.
Favorite subject: Math.
Favorite book: Public Enemies
Hobbies/interests: Sports, family activities.
Family: Wife, Emily; three children ages 3, 6 and 8.
School: Franklin College.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Meet the Match: Wendy Buettner and Faith
Meet Faith, a freshman at Oak Hill High School, and mentor Wendy Buettner who participate in Project Leadership’s mentoring program, which matches community volunteers with local Twenty-first Century Scholar students.Faith
Career goals: Go to Purdue University for veterinary science.
Favorite subject: English.
Favorite book: The Time Traveller’s Wife.
Hobbies/Interests: Swimming.
Family: Mom, Pan; brother, Tommy; dad, Butch Williams.
School: Oak Hill High School.
Wendy Buettner
Career: VP of Marketing.
Favorite things to do: Algebra and English.
Favorite book: The Hobbit.
Hobbies/interests: Making jewelry and travel.
School: Van Wert in Ohio.
TO LEARN ABOUT THE MENTORING PROGRAM: Visit http://www.projectleadership.org/ or call Project Leadership at 651-0650.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Mutual Bank Charitable Foundation Awards Grant to Project Leadership
The MutualBank Charitable Foundation has awarded Project Leadership $4,000 to support its mentoring program for Twenty-first Century Scholars in Delaware and Grant counties.
Project Leadership offers a mentoring program that is primarily school-based. Mentoring is offered to high school students accepted into the Twenty-first Century Scholars program for the purpose of ensuring that they do not lose their scholarships because of poor academics or behavior. The program is structured to give Scholars the tools they need for success including the following:
—Scholarship: The State of Indiana’s Twenty-first Century Scholars program pays for 8 semesters of tuition at public Indiana colleges or universities.
—One-on-one attention: Positive community volunteers are matched with students and encourage them in their academic and life choices.
—Consistency: Mentors and mentees meet once per week while school is in session.
—Positive social interaction: Activities, such as field trips and cultural enrichment, encourage interaction between mentees, mentors and families in group settings.
The mentoring program is in its third year in Grant County and will be offered in Delaware County schools during the second semester of this school year.
“MutualBank Charitable Foundation’s generous contribution will have a significant impact on the students we serve,” Project Leadership Director Tammy Pearson said. “It will help support mentees in achieving their dreams of completing high school and pursuing post-secondary education — two main goals of Project Leadership programming,”
For more information, contact Tammy Pearson at 765-651-0650 .
Project Leadership offers a mentoring program that is primarily school-based. Mentoring is offered to high school students accepted into the Twenty-first Century Scholars program for the purpose of ensuring that they do not lose their scholarships because of poor academics or behavior. The program is structured to give Scholars the tools they need for success including the following:
—Scholarship: The State of Indiana’s Twenty-first Century Scholars program pays for 8 semesters of tuition at public Indiana colleges or universities.
—One-on-one attention: Positive community volunteers are matched with students and encourage them in their academic and life choices.
—Consistency: Mentors and mentees meet once per week while school is in session.
—Positive social interaction: Activities, such as field trips and cultural enrichment, encourage interaction between mentees, mentors and families in group settings.
The mentoring program is in its third year in Grant County and will be offered in Delaware County schools during the second semester of this school year.
“MutualBank Charitable Foundation’s generous contribution will have a significant impact on the students we serve,” Project Leadership Director Tammy Pearson said. “It will help support mentees in achieving their dreams of completing high school and pursuing post-secondary education — two main goals of Project Leadership programming,”
For more information, contact Tammy Pearson at 765-651-0650 .
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Meet the Match: Jan Mitchell and Damishia
Meet Damishia, a Sophomore at Marion High School, and mentor Jan Mitchell who participate in Project Leadership’s mentoring program, which matches community volunteers with local Twenty-first Century Scholar students.Damishia
Career goals: Fashion Designer
Favorite subject: Health, Algebra.
Favorite book: Emako Blue.
Hobbies/Interests: Internet, writing and reading.
Family: Five brothers, three sisters.
School: Marion High School.
Jan Mitchell
Career: Former teacher.
Favorite subject: Too long ago to remember!
Favorite book: Snow Flower and The Secret Fan.
Hobbies/interests: Reading, Creating slideshows.
Family: Husband, Royce; son, Luke; daughter, Jenna.
School: Kansas State University.
TO LEARN ABOUT THE MENTORING PROGRAM: Visit http://www.projectleadership.org/ or call Project Leadership at 651-0650.
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