Did You Know?

Upward Bound Is One of Eight TRiO Programs Pt. 1

Some people are not aware that Upward Bound is apart of a collection of federally-funded, academic enrichment programs that were a result of the Education Opportunity Act of 1964 and the Higher Education Act in 1965. The TRiO moniker stems from the original three programs that resulted from these Acts: Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student Support Services. 

With a growing demand for assisting economically disadvantaged and first-generation students successfully graduate from high school and attain a bachelors degree, TRiO has grown from three to eight programs. If you never knew the breakdown between the programs or that were even different programs, you're in luck. Part two of this post will offer a quick description of the eight programs that are TRiO. For now, see if you recognize any of the program names.

Upward Bound

Upward Bound Math & Science

Veterans Upward Bound  

Educational  Talent Search

Student Support Services-

Education Opportunity Centers

Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program

Training Program for Federal TRiO Staff 

Student Spotlight: Deja Jackson

HEC Upward Bound is glad to have served Soldan's Deja Jackson. This high-achieving senior graduated among the top in her class. In fact, Jackson worked so hard in school that she earned the honor of salutatorian of the class of 2015. 

Jackson's scholastic achievement earned her admission into 17 colleges across the United States, but she accepted a full-tuition scholarship to Jackson State University in Jackson, MS. So, yes; that means Jackson will be at Jackson in Jackson! Carl Weathers would say, "That's a lot of Jackson action." ;) #cornyjokecorner  

We couldn't be more proud because this new HEC Upward Bound alumna is evidence that #TRiOworks. Deja, keep shining!

Jackson giving her salutatorian address at Soldan's graduation.

Soldan Decision Day 2015

Last week, we discussed the concept of National Decision Day and mentioned that several high schools around the city celebrated the day and their seniors in their own special ways. Well, Soldan International Studies H.S. hosted its Decision Day celebration on May 8, 2015. Music, college dorm giveaways, and frozen yogurt were just some of the festivities. Of course, HEC Upward Bound was there to capture memorable moments as the Soldan Tigers strutted with pride.

Upward Bound students and their school counselors.

Gateway Decision Day 2015

HEC Upward Bound participants who are
seniors at Gateway H.S.

May 1 is known as National Decision Day. It is considered the general deadline for high school seniors to officially select a college by making a deposit at the institution they will attend in the Fall. Various high schools around the city commemorated the day in their own special ways, and Gateway STEM H.S. invited HEC Upward Bound to join them as they got in on the action by hosting their very own celebration.

On May 1, 2015, seniors at Gateway partook in various Decision Day festivities. With a collective sense of excitement in the air, students sported their future colleges’ apparel, received college dorm giveaways, and enjoyed Ted Drew’s frozen custard. Jaguars, congratulations on your decisions, and best wishes for bright, bountiful futures.

Check out Gateway below, but beware, you might find yourself wanting to cut a rug at 9:31. 

  

Metro Academic and Classical High School

Recognizes HEC Upward Bound Students

The end of the school year means a lot of things; EOC exams, field trips, prom, and graduation. For those who are not graduating just yet, the end of the school year also means awards programs. Metro was no exception to the end of the school year rule. 

On April 27, 2015, Metro H.S. honored students for high scholastic achievement and also took time out to recognize its HEC Upward Bound participants.Upward Bound takes pride in sharpening our students. So, we are honored that their involvement and commitment to the program were noteworthy at the school level.

Congrats on your accomplishments, Panthers!