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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meet the Match: Linda Lowe and Makayla

Meet Makayla, a Junior at Marion High School, and mentor Linda Lowe who participate in Project Leadership’s mentoring program, which matches community volunteers with local Twenty-first Century Scholar students.

Makayla

Career goals: Nursing
Favorite subject: Nursing class at Tucker, US History.
Favorite book: Elmoa.
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my family.
Family: 1 ½ year old daughter, Makiyah.
School: Marion High School.

Linda Lowe
Career goals: Working with teenagers
Favorite subject: Math.
Favorite book: Redeeming Love.
Hobbies/interests: Crafts, reading.
Family: Husband, Steve; Daughter, Heather; Son-in-law, Aaron; Grandchildren, Grace, Landon, Javan, Callie.
School: Indiana Wesleyan University.

TO LEARN ABOUT THE MENTORING PROGRAM: Visit http://www.projectleadership.org/ or call Project Leadership at 651-0650.

Meet the match: Sonia Strevy and Shasta

Meet Shasta Bragg, a sophomore at Marion High School, and mentor Sonia Strevy who participate in Project Leadership’s mentoring program, which matches community volunteers with local Twenty-first Century Scholar students.

Shasta Bragg
Career goals: Pediatric Nurse.
Favorite subject: All.
Favorite book: Twilight.
Hobbies/Interests: hanging out with friends and spending time with my little sister.
Family: Mom, Melissa; sister, Daytona.
School: Marion High School.

Sonia Strevy
Career: Teach Nursing.
Favorite subject: Psychology, Health.
Favorite book:
Hobbies/interests: Reading, movies.
Family: Husband and four daughters.
School: Marion High School

TO LEARN ABOUT THE MENTORING PROGRAM: Visit http://www.projectleadership.org/ or call Project Leadership at 651-0650.

Meet the Match: Belinda Hussong and Brittany

Meet Brittany, a sophomore, at Mississinewa High School, and mentor Belinda Hussong who meet each week in Project Leadership’s mentoring program, which matches community volunteers with local Twenty-first Century Scholar students.

Brittany

Career goals: Photographer and/or teacher.
Favorite subject: English, Computers.
Favorite book: Twilight series.
Hobbies/Interests: reading, taking pictures, poetry, hanging out with friends.
Family: Two brothers, Wyatt and Chris; one sister, Haley; grandma, Ruth Anne; grandpa, Lloyd.
School: Mississinewa High School.

Belinda Hussong
Career goals: Park Director.
Favorite subject: History.
Favorite book: Little Women.
Hobbies/interests: Bicycle riding, motorcycle riding, cooking.
Family: Husband, Ken; daughter, Lori; son, Brad.
School: Indiana University, Indiana Wesleyan University.

TO LEARN ABOUT THE MENTORING PROGRAM: Visit http://www.projectleadership.org/ or call Project Leadership at 651-0650.

Meet the Match: Heather Pratt and Clarissa

Meet Clarissa, a freshman, at Marion High School, and mentor Heather Pratt who meet each week in Project Leadership’s mentoring program, which matches community volunteers with local Twenty-first Century Scholar students.

Clarissa

Career goals: Hair stylist.
Favorite subject: Math.
Favorite book: Because of Winn Dixie.
Hobbies/Interests: Doing hair.
Family: Dad, Charles Sanders; mom, Terri Nelson; six brothers, two sisters.
School: Marion High School.

Heather Pratt
Career goals: Teach college.
Favorite subject: English.
Favorite book: Harry Potter series.
Hobbies/interests: Reading, decorating.
Family: Husband, Aaron Pratt.
School:

TO LEARN ABOUT THE MENTORING PROGRAM: Visit http://www.projectleadership.org/ or call Project Leadership at 651-0650.

Meet the Match: Hayley Wampner and Katlyn

Meet Katlyn, a sophomore at Marion High School, and mentor Hayley who participate in Project Leadership’s mentoring program, which matches community volunteers with local Twenty-first Century Scholar students.

Katlyn Nall
Career goals: Crime Scene Investigator.
Favorite subject: Sweets (choir), math.
Favorite book: The Twilight Series.
Hobbies/Interests: Cheerleading, Sweets
Family: Mom, Michelle Herring; dad, John Nall; brother, Justin Nall.
School: Marion High School.

Hayley Wampner
Career: School Psychology.
Favorite subject: Child Development.
Favorite book: None.
Hobbies/interests: Sports, shopping.
Family: Dad, Steve; mom, Sue.
School: Indiana Wesleyan university.

TO LEARN ABOUT THE MENTORING PROGRAM: Visit http://www.projectleadership.org/ or call Project Leadership at 651-0650.

Meet the Match: Patricia Miller and Jade

Meet Jade, a freshman at Marion High School, and mentor Patricia Miller who meet each week in Project Leadership’s mentoring program, which matches community volunteers with local Twenty-first Century Scholar students.

Jade
Career goals: Become and Algebra teacher.
Favorite subject: English, Algebra.
Favorite book: Forever by Judy Blume.
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, listening to music and being with friends.
Family: mother, Veronica; step-mother, Crystal; father, Billy; sister, Selena and Jacelynne.
School: Marion High School.

Patricia Miller
Career: Academic Specialist at Allen Elementary School.
Favorite subject: Science.
Favorite book: Bible.
Hobbies/interests: Baking, teaching children to read.
Family: husband, Alan Miller.
School: Indiana University.

TO LEARN ABOUT THE MENTORING PROGRAM: Visit http://www.projectleadership.org/ or call Project Leadership at 651-0650.

Meet the Match: Teresa Colyer and Katelyn

Meet Katelyn, a freshman at Mississinewa High School, and mentor Teresa Colyer who meet each week in Project Leadership’s mentoring program, which matches community volunteers with local Twenty-first Century Scholar students.

Katelyn
Career goals: Beautician.
Favorite subject: Math.
Favorite book: Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.
Hobbies/Interests: Volleyball, hanging with friends.
Family: Mom, Carla; dad, Bobby; brother, Matthew.
School: Mississinewa High School.

Teresa Colyer
Career: Business Management.
Favorite subject: English.
Favorite book: Anything by Karen Kingsbury.
Hobbies/interests: Sewing, reading, spending time with family.
Family: Husband, Paul; four children; four grandchildren.
School: Eastbrook High School; IWU graduate

TO LEARN ABOUT THE MENTORING PROGRAM: Visit http://www.projectleadership.org/ or call Project Leadership at 651-0650.

Meet the Match: Nancy Abraham and Michaela

Meet Michaela, a freshman at Mississinewa High School, and mentor Nancy Abraham who meet each week in Project Leadership’s mentoring program, which matches community volunteers with local Twenty-first Century Scholar students.

Michaela
Career goals: Teaching/nursing.
Favorite subject: P.E. and sometimes math.
Favorite book: Spiderwick.
Hobbies/Interests: Singing, volleyball.
Family: Mom, Kelly; sister, RaeAnne; grandma, Judy; grandpa, Marvin.
School: Mississinewa High School.

Nancy Abraham
Career: Retired teacher.
Favorite subject: Biology, Geography.
Favorite book: The Bible.
Hobbies/interests: Stained glass, shopping.
Family: Husband, daughter, son-in-law, grandbaby on the way.
School: B.S. Manchester College; Masters Ball State University

TO LEARN ABOUT THE MENTORING PROGRAM: Visit http://www.projectleadership.org/ or call Project Leadership at 651-0650.

Meet the Match: Sara Bates and Amelia

Meet Amelia, a freshman at Oak Hill High School, and mentor Sara Bates who meet each week in Project Leadership’s mentoring program, which matches community volunteers with local Twenty-first Century Scholar students.

Amelia
Career goals: Band director
Favorite subject: Band.
Favorite book: The Outsiders.
Hobbies/Interests: Music, basketball, football.
Family: Kate Detamore, Harry Detamore.
School: Oak Hill High School.

Sara Bates
Career goals: Would love to own my own store.
Favorite subject: History.
Favorite book: Phantom of the Opera
Hobbies/interests: Reading and painting.
Family: Neal Bates, husband.
School: Oak Hill High School

TO LEARN ABOUT THE MENTORING PROGRAM: Visit http://www.projectleadership.org/ or call Project Leadership at 651-0650.

Meet the Match: Debbi Powell and Connie

Meet Connie, a freshman at Mississinewa High School, and mentor Debbi Powell who meet each week in Project Leadership’s mentoring program, which matches community volunteers with local Twenty-first Century Scholar students.

Connie

Career goals: Pediatric nurse.
Favorite subject: Spanish, choir, English.
Favorite book: A Child Called It
Hobbies/Interests: boyfriend, music, soccer, dance, friends.
Family: Mom, Tammy Jones.
School: Mississinewa High School.

Debbi Powell
Career: Elementary teacher.
Favorite subject: Math, English.
Favorite book: Anything by James Patterson or Nicholas Sparks.
Hobbies/interests: Golf, reading, exercise.
Family: two daughters: Ashley Powell and Abby Merchant.
School: Illinois for BS and MS

TO LEARN ABOUT THE MENTORING PROGRAM: Visit http://www.projectleadership.org/ or call Project Leadership at 651-0650.

Meet the Match: Marty Harker and Devin

Meet Devin, a freshman at Marion High School, and mentor Marty Harker who meet each week in Project Leadership’s mentoring program, which matches community volunteers with local Twenty-first Century Scholar students.

Devin

Career goals: To become a lawyer or famous artist (still dreaming)
Favorite subject: Algebra and choir (Innovations).
Favorite book: Mystery books.
Hobbies/Interests: Hanging out with friends, dancing, singing and drawing.
Family: Mother, Lewanna Davis; Jeswan Davis, brother; Dorothy and Walter Davis, grandparents.
School: Marion High School.

Marty Harker
Career: Attorney.
Favorite subject: French.
Favorite book: Anything by Vince Flynn or Daniel Silva.
Hobbies/interests: Golf, tennis, reading, working out.
Family: Dad, Arthur C. Harker; The Rev. Margaret G. Harker.
School: University of Cincinnati.

TO LEARN ABOUT THE MENTORING PROGRAM: Visit http://www.projectleadership.org/ or call Project Leadership at 651-0650.