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First Ever Aspiring Youth
"College For A Day" at Rice University

Veronica Herrera, from Greenberg Traurig law firm and a Rice University Alum, hosted 65 Aspiring Youth students at Rice University. The students were able to tour the campus and meet and mingle with college students. The students talked with the Aspiring Youth participants about college life and ways to finance college. The students ended the day with pizza - a true college meal. We appreciate Veronica organizing the first ever Aspiring Youth "College for a Day" at Rice.

Aspiring Youth Students Visit U of H Law School

Students from the Aspiring Youth Program at Marshall Middle School attended an event hosted by Shreya Shukla and the U of H Law. The students participated in a mock class lecture, and had the opportunity to hear from different people on their experiences leading up to law school. It was an amazing success, and we hope to continue it for next year as well. Iris Hernandez was given a special award and recognized as "best law student" for her keen insight during the mock class.

The Missouri City Chapter is a Houston-area affiliate of The Links, Incorporated, an international service organization with a membership of more than 10,000 women of African heritage. The Ladies of Links, collaborating with Aspiring Youth, sponsored a group of students from B.C. Elmore to attend the Career Day focusing on the Arts at the Alley Theater. The students gained exposure to playwriting, directing, choreography and more. Afterwards, the students visited Jones Hall to see a performance of "Break! The Urban Funk Spectaclular".

Aspiring Youth and Target Hunger at "Port of Houston"

During the Spring Break, Aspiring Youth and Target Hunger students visited the Port of Houston as part of the Take A Student To your Employment (TASTE) Program. Students enjoyed a boat tour of the Port of Houston, a 25-mile-long complex of diversified public and private facilities located adjacent to Galveston Bay. The students learned about the different industries and employment possibilities as well as environmental policies and care.

Aspiring Youth Students Take Field Trip to
Fiesta Texas in San Antonio

On June 3rd, outstanding Marshall students that excelled during the Aspiring Youth TAKS Olympics were rewarded with a field trip to Fiesta Texas. The bus left at 6:00 a.m. and did not return until late in the evening. The students and chaperones enjoyed riding the rollercoasters, playing games and winning prizes, highlighting the day with the biggest rollercoaster at Fiesta Texas, "The Rattler". After having a fun day in the park, the student assembled at a 50's style diner for pizza, drinks and sundaes.

New Staff at Aspiring Youth

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	First Ever Aspiring Youth "College For A Day" at Rice University

		Veronica Herrera, from Greenberg Traurig law firm and a Rice University Alum, hosted 65 Aspiring Youth students at Rice University. The students were able to tour the campus and meet and mingle with college students. The students talked with the Aspiring Youth participants about college life and ways to finance college. The students ended the day with pizza - a true college meal. We appreciate Veronica organizing the first ever Aspiring Youth "College for a Day" at Rice.



	Aspiring Youth Students Visit U of H Law School

		Students from the Aspiring Youth Program at Marshall Middle School attended an event hosted by Shreya Shukla and the U of H Law. The students participated in a mock class lecture, and had the opportunity to hear from different people on their experiences leading up to law school. It was an amazing success, and we hope to continue it for next year as well. Iris Hernandez was given a special award and recognized as "best law student" for her keen insight during the mock class.



	The Missouri City Chapter of The Links, Inc. Sponsors Aspiring Youth Students Participation in ArtSmarts Career Day with the Alley Theater.

		The Missouri City Chapter is a Houston-area affiliate of The Links, Incorporated, an international service organization with a membership of more than 10,000 women of African heritage. The Ladies of Links, collaborating with Aspiring Youth, sponsored a group of students from B.C. Elmore to attend the Career Day focusing on the Arts at the Alley Theater. The students gained exposure to playwriting, directing, choreography and more. Afterwards, the students visited Jones Hall to see a performance of "Break! The Urban Funk Spectaclular".



	Aspiring Youth and Target Hunger at "Port of Houston"

		During the Spring Break, Aspiring Youth and Target Hunger students visited the Port of Houston as part of the Take A Student To your Employment (TASTE) Program. Students enjoyed a boat tour of the Port of Houston, a 25-mile-long complex of diversified public and private facilities located adjacent to Galveston Bay. The students learned about the different industries and employment possibilities as well as environmental policies and care.



	Aspiring Youth Students Take Field Trip to Fiesta Texas in San Antonio

		On June 3rd, outstanding Marshall students that excelled during the Aspiring Youth TAKS Olympics were rewarded with a field trip to Fiesta Texas. The bus left at 6:00 a.m. and did not return until late in the evening. The students and chaperones enjoyed riding the rollercoasters, playing games and winning prizes, highlighting the day with the biggest rollercoaster at Fiesta Texas, "The Rattler". After having a fun day in the park, the student assembled at a 50's style diner for pizza, drinks and sundaes.



	New Staff at Aspiring Youth

	In June we gained several new staff members. Karen G. Davis has joined Aspiring Youth as Vice-President of Development and Marketing. Her interest in Aspiring Youth was sparked through her husband Mark’s past involvement as Financial Manager. After spending many years at the helm of another successful non-profit organization, she brings with her many transferable skills; and more importantly, she has a passionate commitment to building literacy skills in children. We also have several Summer Interns. Melissa Scott, a Summer Intern sponsored by the ExxonMobile Community Summer Jobs Program, is a senior at Bethune Cookman College in Daytona Beach, Florida, majoring in Psychology. She has joined our staff as a Programs Assistant, and she has been very helpful with the young Aspiring Youth students. Another Summer Intern, Rafael Aguinaga, is work-study student from The Art Institute of Houston. Rafael serves as an Office Assistant / Multimedia Assistant.



	Aspiring Youth's mission is to prepare at-risk youth to aspire to and attain their highest degree of success in school and in life. To fulfill our mission, Aspiring Youth focuses on the middle school years when children are transforming from childhood to teenagers. The choices made during the pre-teen years are the foundation for each student's future success. Aspiring Youth supports the following events:
	College for a Day TAKS Olympics Map to Success Contest Summer Program	Take A Student To Your Employment Program Trash Bash Public Service Houston Livestock & Rodeo Field Trip College Scholarship Essay Contest



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