message from the director - Harris

UPWARD BOUND
Spring 2010 Newsle er
From le : Cherrie
Anderson (9th–
Jennings), Alicia Brown
(9th– Soldan) and Jordyn
Blackshear (9th–
Cardinal Ri er)
In This Issue
Spring Trip to Memphis P.2
Upcoming Events P.4
DID YOU KNOW?
Research says that a person
needs to review informa on at
least six mes for the best
chance at retaining that
informa on.
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
It has been said by a noted anthropologist that “the pa ern of the future is
change.” All we have to do is look around to see the truth of that statement. Things
are changing, some mes so fast that we are hard‐pressed to keep up. We realize,
however, that we must try, or society will leave us behind.
The students of today will be the ci zens of tomorrow. To send a child into that world
unprepared for what he or she will encounter would be disastrous! I believe that the
schools recognize this and are doing their very best to see to it that our students will
be able to meet the challenges of the future in every way. Today the job market is
becoming more and more selec ve. Tomorrow will bring jobs that require specific
knowledge and will need specialized professionals to fill those posi ons.
Consequently, today students are taking courses that cover what careers are
available, what each requires in terms of educa on and experience, and the personal
fulfillment and rewards that the job brings.
The change that comes is inevitable. It is the schools of this na on, in close and vital
coopera on with our parents, that will assume the job of educa ng today’s children.
Working together, we can prepare our children to face that world armed with the
knowledge, the skills and the courage they will need.
Working together, we can give our children the future, and it will be bright, indeed!
— Ruth LaValle
When you are studying for final
exams, create index cards with
the most important concepts.
Be sure to review those cards
six mes, including once right
before the test.
STAY FOCUSED
“The only place where
success comes before work
is in the dic onary.”
‐Author Unknown
SPRING TRIP TO MEMPHIS
Reflec ng on the annual junior/senior college trip
On March 18, 2010, 17 students le St. Louis for Memphis, Tennessee. HSSU Upward Bound employees Jean
Bowman and Leah Jones accompanied the students on the field trip. The group visited two colleges: LeMoyne‐
Owen College and the University of Memphis. They also experienced Southern culture and history while visi ng
the Center for Southern Folklore, the Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum and Stax Museum of American
Soul Music. The group returned on March 20, 2010, a er two fun‐filled days of learning.
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“A er visi ng LeMoyne‐Owen College, I learned that
it started for freedmen and runaway slaves.”
— Jordan Dickerson, 11th grade, Cardinal Ri er
“I liked the small college atmosphere of LeMoyne‐
Owen. Small colleges can help more because you can
have more one‐on‐one me.”
— Brianca Johnson, 11th grade, Normandy
“I learned that LeMoyne‐Owen College is a very
helpful ins tu on. They provide as many services as a
big university. You’re able to bond with teachers and
students as friends and educators.”
— Rudolph Childs, 12th grade, Sumner
Above: Students visi ng LeMoyne‐Owen College
Below: Students on a campus tour at the
University of Memphis
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“The University of Memphis has 22,000 students with
a great college campus.”
— Demeco Cyrus, 11th grade, Sumner
“My favorite part of the educa onal trip was visi ng
and learning informa on at the University of
Memphis. I learned that I could pay in‐state tui on if I
have a good ACT score or a good grade point
average.”
— Jordan Dickerson, 11th grade, Cardinal Ri er
SPRING TRIP TO MEMPHIS
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“The culture of the South took great interest in music in Memphis,
Tennessee.”
— Raynice Charleston, 11th grade, Sumner
“Southern Folklore had a lot of art and pain ngs that I liked.”
— Donnella Shelton, 11th grade, Sumner
Right: Students outside of the Center for
Southern Folklore
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“I enjoyed the underground railroad trip most of all because it
really showed me what slaves felt and went through back then
just for being black.”
— Demeco Cyrus, 11th grade, Sumner
“I learned that slaves had to be in ght places to be free. Back
then if blacks tried to read or write, they would some mes have
their hands cut off. Whites were afraid they would rise above, and
they did.”
— Telicia McGee, 11th grade, Sumner
“I liked when we went to the African‐American slave museum
because we got to see the brilliantness and wisdom of our race.”
Above: Students at the Burkle Estate, site of an
underground railroad stop
— Mark King, 11th grade, Jennings
“Black people had to struggle and had to go through a lot of things
in the past. This makes me appreciate what I have a lot more.”
— Shelon Knox, 11th grade, Normandy
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“My favorite part of the trip was the Stax Museum!”
— Jasmine Porter, 11th grade, Normandy
“At the Stax Museum I learned a lot about the blues, R&B, gospel,
and soul music. The Cadillac of the late Isaac Hayes was the most
fascina ng display, which had 24 karat gold parts.”
— Raynice Charleston, 11th grade, Sumner
“I learned how tough life was in the South at a certain period of
me. Soul music brought everyone together.”
Right: Students and chaperones at the Stax Museum
Le : Tyankhes White and Taylor
McGaughey (10th graders at Cardinal
Ri er)
UPWARD BOUND STAFF
Ruth M. LaValle
Director
Lucille C. Smith
Secretary
Jean Bowman
Teacher/Counselor
Leah Jones
Counselor
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 22, 2010—Student/Parent Orienta on
All Upward Bound students are expected to a end this session along with at
least one parent/guardian.
June 6, 2010—Students Move in to Dormitory
Students who will be juniors or seniors in the fall of 2010 may be eligible to stay
on the Harris‐Stowe campus this summer. Eligibility is based on length of me in
the program, a endance and behavior.
Upward Bound NewsleƩer
Spring 2010
June 7, 2010—Summer Session Begins
Students, get ready for five weeks of learning, exploring and fun!
June 14, 2010—Bridge Session Begins
Gradua ng seniors may be eligible to “bridge” and take classes for college cred‐
it. Check with the Upward Bound staff for details and eligibility.
July 2, 2010—Culmina ng Ac vity
Join Upward Bound at the annual culmina ng ac vity showcasing the students.
July 13‐18, 2010—Upward Bound Field Trip
Students who are in good standing with the program may be eligible to travel
on an educa onal/cultural field trip. The des na on will be announced soon.
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