STRIVE Holds Its First Meeting of 2011-12
Posted by Steve Frazier
on Sep 22, 2011
The Strive Program had its first meeting on September 22nd in room 1602 at MHS. Thirty students attend the meeting along with ten mentors from the Excelsior rotary Club. The first meeting was devoted to how the program operates and expectations of the students. Dick Glover kicked-off the program with introductions and challenged the students to take advantage of the program and to strive for better achievement this year and to start working on their goals for the future.
Scott Dykhoff gave each student a commitment contract explained that we expect 90% attendance at meetings and that students maintain a “C” average and actively participate in the program discussions. Scott also discussed the opportunities for scholarships and stressed that the scholarships were not about getting the highest GPA but rather the most improved students will receive scholarships. Scott then gave each STRIVE student a folder to keep their STRIVE materials in for the year, the program of topics and speakers, and had them sign their commitment contracts.
We have great expectations for this year’s STRIVE Program and encourage Excelsior Rotarians to come and help mentor these great kids.
(Story and Photo by Steve Frazier)