I have spent more than a decade of my career working in higher education. I’ve helped students transition into college, giving them access to the tools and resources they need to be successful. I’ve spoken on the phone to parents who are concerned about their child’s journey and who are frustrated because they aren’t sure how to help. I admit my children are only 3 and 6, so … [Read more...]
H.S. Senior’s Exceptional Talents Earn Him 150 College Scholarships
A renaissance man in his own right, Booker T. Washington High School senior of Miami, FL, Chad Thomas, is one of the top football prospects in the nation. Along with being an All-American defensive end, Thomas holds a 3.3 g.p.a and can play nine instruments. His talents have earned him 150 scholarship offers for his skills in music and football. While Thomas is very … [Read more...]
One School Reminds Girls that You’re Not a Princess
Many girls grow up around the imagery of a princess. From donning onesies that read "Daddy's Little Princess" to watching them in movies and adorning their rooms or wardrobe. One Kentucky high school recently released a new ad letting girls know that they can be much more than the princess images they see. Phrases like, "You're not a princess," and "Don't wait for a … [Read more...]
It’s Never too Late: 106-year-old Woman to Receive Diploma
A 106-year-old woman will be receiving her high school diploma. An example to all that as long as you have breath in your body there is still a chance to accomplish your goals. “Reba Williams said she completed high school in Ohio but was denied her diploma because she refused to read a final book assigned by a teacher. She’d read it once and didn’t want to read it … [Read more...]
New High School Program Gives Kids The Real College Experience
How many high school students do you know that have meal plans, take classes with college professors and who will have enough credits to graduate with not only a diploma, but an associate's degree? A new high school pilot program will get off the ground this fall in Prince George's County, Maryland, and it promises to not only get kids ready for the rigors of collegiate … [Read more...]
High School Student Wins $40K In Shooting Contest, Donates Money To Classmates
Well, if that doesn't make you proud, we don't know what will. Allan Guei, a star basketball player from Compton High School in LA, won the local foul-shooting contest - and pocketed $40,000 in the process. Three months later, Guei, who has a full-ride scholarship to Cal State Northridge, decided to give the money to the runners-up. From Yahoo! Sports: "I've already been … [Read more...]
Think Your Parents Embarrassed You While You Were In School? This Dad Takes It To A New Level
Each day for the previous school year, when 16-year-old Rain Price rides the school bus past his house, he never knows what (or who) will be standing in the front yard. His dad has taken up the habit of standing in the front yard every day, dressed up in a different costume each time. For 170 days, he never repeated a costume. He was been a pirate, a Secret Service agent, … [Read more...]