What are you labeled as?

What is your label?

Saturday, December 3rd, Ms. Christina put different labels on each student's back and they had to partner up. The partners acted out what the other person's label said. Students were to guess what their label said.

Label... What does that mean? Each and everyone of us has a label attached to our name. When people think of your name something automatically pops up in their head that is attached to your name. Some of it is good. While other times its not so good. It could be a limitation. However, it is our duty to overcome those labels. We can change how people view us and how we view ourselves.

Students discussing how labels make them feel.

Students and their labels!

So what labels do you hold?  When people hear your name what do they think of? What labels do you hold on yourself? Ms. Christina had students make chains with their name in the middle and everything that describes them. This exercise showed how students view themselves. It was an opportunity for students to tune into who they are.

Ms. Christina discussing the labels of the HEC Student!

Student Spotlight

 Nylah Burns  who is  a Sophomore at Soldan International Studies High School  was awarded  by the ROTC Program on Wednesday November 30th, 2016. Nylah was awarded Kitty Hawk Air Society or having a 3.0 GPA, being part of the Aces Club for earning 6 A's or more for her report card during the 1st quarter of the school year 2016-2017.She was also promoted to Junior Airmen.

HEC Upward Bound Staff wants to congratulate Nylah. We are very proud of you. Keep up the good work!

Major Sims, Nylah Burns, Ms. Nolan

HEC would like to send a huge thank you and shout out to Major Sims! She has helped HEC Upward Bound so much this semester! We appreciate you Major Sims.

 

Senior Shout out!

It is about that time for Seniors to receive their acceptance letters from Colleges & Universities and we want to recognize some of our Seniors!

Angel Lewis has been accepted into The University of Kansas.

Amanda Watts has been accepted into Tennessee State University and Texas Southern University! Amanda has visited both school!

 Ladies HEC Upward Bound is very proud of you and everything that you are accomplishing! Please keep up the good work!

 

 

 

Announcement!!!

On December 2017, HEC UPWARD BOUND IS CALLING ALL PARENTS TO COME HAVE LUNCH WITH US! DECEMBER 17TH IS A PARENT MEETING! WE ARE CALLING YOU ALL TO COME EARLY AND HAVE A BITE TO EAT AND HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN SOME PRIZES!

 

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Our Tamia working hard!

Our Seniors!! Oh how they have grown up!

Samuel is very happy to be at Saturday Academy! We know we're your favorite!

Ms. Christina took on Mr. Brown's science class! You;re doing great Ms. Christina! Those students can't take their eyes off of you!

Anthony! Aren't you supposed to be paying attention sir?

Benti, Asha and Elizabeth ready to flick it up!

Zykiah must reading something interesting!

Our Freshmen young men have showing up to Saturday Academy Attentive and ready to learn!

Okay Kierra, teach us something!

 

Taking a Break is Neccessary!

With the holidays around the corner and people getting ready to travel and eat good; HEC is here to say "TAKE A BREAK." Especially to our seniors. Times are crucial. This part of life becomes more and more hectic. After Thanksgiving break...Guess what? It's finals week. Take time to focus on yourself and goals. Take time to realize what you would like for your life. Take time to sleep and eat. Re-energize your body! You will need it.

Anyone who as ever talked to Ms. Nolan knows she is all about self-care. Ms. Nolan is here to tell you:

TAKE A BREAK!

 Did you hear her? Can you hear her voice in your head? Take a break!
School becomes hard. You get tired. You get burnt out. It happens. Guess what? It happens to adults! Even we have to take a step back and realize that we need to be recharged! Thanksgiving break is this weekend. Take time to get to know your family again. Play cards, crack some jokes and sleep. Oh, and do not forget to eat! School is important, but sometimes we all need time to recharge! Taking a break is necessary!

Message to the Seniors: 

  It is important to get your essays and applications in! Your FAFSA should already be done! But please please try to finish up those essays and applications! If you need any assistance please call Mr. Bullard and/or  Ms. Nolan. You can e-mail us too!

Mr. Bullard- 314-285-0606

mbullard@heccstl.com

Ms. Nolan -314-285-1254

lnolan@heccstl.com 

Message to Freshmen:

 You all have been shining! Continue to be leaders to your peers at school. Continue to show your teachers the initiative you have taken! You all have chosen to be part of a leadership community and HEC is so excited to see you grow!

Message TO ALL HEC STUDENTS:

 You all keep us as a staff going. You guys are our inspiration. We have a job based off of your success and your needs. We are here for you. Continue to be involved and share your stories with us.

 

Our Freshmen fellas on their best Academic behavior! They took over the Saturday Academy. Shout out to our Vashon Students for their outstanding Leadership!

Our Seniors have set great examples to your younger students. They bring bright smiles and eagerness for their future!

Look at the HEC Family getting that REAL!!!

On November 20th, 2016 Vashon High School held a family dinner. Nathaniel and Donnay are two new HEC students. They are freshmen in the 9th grade academy. They both brought their mothers to the dinner to help build a stronger relationships with their school.

This week's guest speaker was Christopher Miller the Program Manager for Wyman Teen Leadership Program. Mr. Miller discussed his upbringing from Walnut Park to getting his degree from Harris Stowe. He was very engaging. He talked the "real" with HEC Family! HEC would like to send a huge Thank you to Mr. Miller and Wyman Teen Leadership Program!

Mr. Armstrong and HEC's honary student Lily.

Fatima is a freshman at Vashon. She is also involved in ROTC.

Ms. Nolan trying to explain a very difficult ice breaker that confused everyone! Maybe next time guys!!

The HEC students trying to understand the ice breaker Ms. Nolan just explained!

Christopher Miller, Program Manager for Wyman Teen Leadership Program

When no one understands what they are supposed to be doing!

The HEC Staff had the opportunity to attend the 42nd Annual  EOA conference in Downtown St. Louis. The HEC family came to represent! (Ms. Nolan-College & Career Specialist and Mr. Armstrong- Director of HEC Upward Bound)

Mr. Bullard the College & Career Counselor for HEC Upward and Ms. Jacqueline from our sister program enjoying their dinner!

Who says adults can't have fun?

The HEC family!

HEC Student keep a smile on Ms. Nolan's face!

Jalen White is a freshman at Vashon High School. Jalen is excited to grow and is ready to share his leadership skills.

Nathaniel Norman Jr.  is a freshman at Vashon High School. Vashon has a positive project where the teachers pick a student that motivates them to come to work everyday. Nathaniel was one of those students chosen! Nathaniel also plays basketball for Vashon.