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Greetings from Chicago's premier college-bound scholarship organization, Scholarship Chicago!
We had such a great response to our October newsletter, that we invite you once again to get acquainted with the the talented, young scholars that are a part of our programs.
Since November is the month of giving thanks, we would like to thank you for your ongoing support of our Chicago scholars.
| Scholarship Chicago Enjoys Initiative with Chicago United |
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Chicago United held The Changing Color of Leadership Conference and Bridge Award Dinner on November 2, 2005. Scholarship Chicago along with student ambassadors attended the dinner as Chicago United’s new partner dedicated to “closing the gap between race and business”.
Chicago United is on the forefront of celebrating diversity and has teamed up with Scholarship Chicago to become a part of the summer internship program. The goal of the expanding program is to provide Chicago Scholars with experience working within a diverse setting of professional role models.
Marty Castro, who was named one of Chicago United's "Outstanding Business Leaders of Color" in 2004, is featured in the photo above.
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| Mentor,Teddy Greenstein, Offers Students his Expertise |
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On October 27, 2005 Chicago Tribune Sportswriter and former Sports Illustrated Reporter, Teddy Greenstein, presented Scholarship Chicago’s scholars and mentors with “Teddy’s Top Ten Tips for a Winning Essay”.
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| Chicago Latino Network Recognizes Scholarship Chicago |
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The 1st Annual Chicago Latino Network Awards Gala on October 22, 2005 had a spectacular turnout of close to 400 attendees.
Scholarship Chicago attended the event along with Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Chairman and CEO of VOY, Fernando Espuelas, and Freddy Rodriguez of HBO’s “Six Feet Under”.
The highlight of the evening for Scholarship Chicago was when Jaime Viteri, founder of the Chicago Latino Network, awarded the organization with a $5,000 donation. President of Scholarship Chicago, Karen Foley and Chicago Scholars Vanessa Cordova and Juliana Monsalve accepted the donation on behalf of the scholars and the organization.
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| Taking Part in Chicago’s Principal for a Day |
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Scholarship Chicago’s Director of Programs, Carolina Juarez and Board of Directors, Gregg Lunceford, took part in Chicago’s annual Principal for a Day.
The program was set up nine years ago as a way for the city’s business and civic leaders to become connected to the challenges and accomplishments of Chicago Public Schools' students.
Principal for a Day was a great way for students to be in contact with role models in different sectors of the working world. The event took place on October 27, 2005 and the number of “principals” has grown steadily since 1998.
Kelvyn Park and Percy Julian High School welcomed our representatives to observe and take part in the students’ daily classes. It was a great learning experience for both the students and the principals.
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Scholar of the Month
"The secret, I’ve learned, to dealing with college’s seductive nature is not to have it all, but to give it your all."
-Jessica Zhang, Stanford University
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Quotes from our class of 2010 Chicago Scholars:
“I love sports, the Cubs, the White Sox, the Bulls, and most of all the city of Chicago. I feel that the only way that I can share this with everyone is through my writing. Naturally, speaking is a must- have in a conversation, but I feel that the most lovable things are said through all forms of literary works. I am much more of the Romanticism type of poet and have written over 75 love poems to date. However, I have yet to experience real love. This is why I write about sports.”
-Edward
“Well, I grew up with many types of people good, bad, smart, not smart, but one particular person made me see that being a follower isn’t what I want..."
-Mathew
“This [the swim meet] was so important to me and I wasn’t going to let myself fail. Finally the time had come, it was my turn. I was so determined to do this, but so nervous inside...Getting mentally ready for the challenge ahead of us, I started to feel intimidated. But as I looked down at myself I thought, “I might be short and I might not be quite as strong, but my motivation to do this is much stronger than anyone’s physical strength. I can do this.” -Dianne
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