Upward Bound - Mineral Area College

U p w a r d B o u n d a t M i n e r a l
A r e a C o l l e g e
P.O. Box 1000
Park Hills, Mo 63601-1000
573.518.2156
Fax: 573.518.2168
www.MineralArea.edu/UpwardBound
Upward Bound Staff:
Rebecca Neighbors, Director, UBI & UBII
e-mail: rneighbo@MineralArea.edu
Connie Hester, Admin. Assist., UBI & UBII
e-mail: chester@MineralArea.edu
Sandy Lefever, Academic Advisor, UBII
e-mail: srprice@MineralArea.edu
Michelle Dane, Academic Advisor, UBII
e-mail: mdane@MineralArea.edu
Melissa Stetina, Academic Advisor, UBI
e-mail: mstetina@MineralArea.edu
Chad Majeske, Academic Advisor, UBI
e-mail: cmajeske@MineralArea.edu
The mission of Upward Bound at Mineral
Area College is to serve eligible high school
students by providing academic enrichment,
cultural experiences, and a support network
to ensure their success in attaining a four
year college degree.
A Federally Funded Program
The Mineral Area College Upward Bound I program is a
TRIO program funded with a five-year, $1,511,375 grant from
the U.S. Department of Education. This represents 100% of the
program cost. Mineral Area College provides 25% of indirect
costs to support the program.
The Mineral Area College Upward Bound II program is a
TRIO program funded with a five-year, $1,312,500 grant from
the U.S. Department of Education. This represents 100% of the
program cost. Mineral Area College provides a portion of indirect
costs to support the program.
Upward Bound is one of five programs established by
Congress to help low-income, first-generation students enter
college and graduate. These programs are referred to as the TRIO
programs.
For more information on Upward Bound I or II or for
information on how to apply, contact the Upward Bound office
located at Mineral Area College, (573) 518-2156. Office hours
are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Mineral Area College does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, religion, creed,
or marital or parental status. For more information, call the Title
VI, Title IX, Section 504 or U.S. Department of Education,
Office of Civil Rights.
If you have special needs as addressed by the Americans
with Disabilities Act and need this publication in an alternative
format, notify us at (573) 431-4593. Reasonable efforts will be
made to accommodate your special needs.
Mineral Area College — February 2013 Newsletter
Upward Bound
Neighbor’s Nook
A few summers ago, our summer theme was “Face
your Fears.” That summer, we ate chocolate covered
bugs, had clowns at our formal dinner, and went white water rafting. Now,
avoiding eating bugs, being entertained by clowns, or white water rafting will
probably have little impact on your future, but avoiding some things you fear can
have a great impact, even limit the future.
I remember when it was time for me to start college. I was completely terrified
to step on the campus, get my books, and go to my first class! There is
something about the unknown that can be very frightening. Thankfully, I faced
my fear, and college/university life became second nature.
What is it you fear Is there a good thing you fear you are avoiding Don’t let
your fear of the unknown keep you from doing what you are meant to do in the
future. So, apply to the university, run for office at the club at school, audition
for the school play, ask a teacher for help, get your license, apply for a job, etc.
When you make yourself do one fearful thing, you learn things are often not as
bad as anticipated and the results will change your future.
UPCOMING
EVENTS
Feb. 1st
MAC Scholarship Deadline
Feb 4th
Fundraiser Parent Meeting
North College Center—5 pm
Feb. 9th
ACT Test
Feb. 16
Saturday Program
Feb. 23rd
UB Trivia Night—6 pm
Upward Bound I
P.O. Box 1000
Park Hills, MO 63601-1000
Important–Mark Your Calendar
The February Saturday program has
been changed to February 16th.
The March Saturday program for UB II
has been changed to March 2nd.
North County High School
March 1st
FAFSA Deadline for State Aid
March 2nd
UB II Saturday Program
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UB 1
Molly Harris
Michaela Jones
Amanda Leeling
Austin Sago
Kyleigh Snyder
Austin Yeager
February Birthdays
UB 2
Sidney Apolonio
Carlee Gibson
Shannah Gray
Derek Juliette
March 6th
Mizzou Visit
March 8th
April ACT Registration
Deadline—Required for UB1
UB 2 Juniors & Seniors
March 9th
UB I Saturday Program

Heard it Through the Grade Vine
FAFSA Application
January Saturday Program
Career Game
TRIO Day—February 20th
TRIO Day is an annual event to commemorate
Upward Bound, Educational Talent Search,
Student Support Services - EXCEL, and
Ronald McNair programs.
MAC is pleased to host Trent Ball, Associate
Dean of Students at Southeast Missouri State
University (SEMO), and Valdis Zalite, Director,
Student Support Services at SEMO, as this
year’s TRIO Day speakers.
Trent’s and Valdis’ presentation, which will
focus on the importance of higher education,
overcoming obstacles, and daring to “think big”,
will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, February
20 th in Rice Lecture Hall.
This event is open to the public at no cost
Are You Up for the Challenge
If you organize a 10 pe rson team for the
trivia night, you ea rn 1 0 DC Dolla rs. The
winner of trivia night w ill also ha ve
bragging rights. Is your school the be st of
the best Come show us what you’ve got.
Or maybe the Freshm a n will beat the
Seniors …..who knows.
Contac t Michelle Dane at 518 -2187 or
mdane@mine rala rea.edu with your team
informa tion.
T-Shirt Design Contest
All Upward Bound students are encouraged to submit
their designs for the t-shirt contest. The winning design
will be featured on the Summer 2013 UB t-shirt. The
name and school of the winning student will be featured
in the UB newsletter. In addition, the winning student
will receive 50 DC Dollars.
Contact a UB Academic Advisor for an entry form.
Sidney Apolonio, Kingston—
Homecoming Court, MAAA
Honor Band playing the flute
& piccolo
Deaven Coleman,
Money Management
Academic Advisors will be at your school recruiting new students to
participate in Upward Bound. If you know someone who will benefit
from all the services UB provides, get them an application packet.
Let’s share the fun!!!
Kingston—Homecoming
Court
Harley McEwen, Potosi—
Top 10 in her Class
Blake Butchart, Central—
Accepted to Mizzou
Callie Lewis, Arcadia
Valley—Poetry contest
winner @ AV & Cape
Girardeau...on to state
CANCELLATIONS
If your school cancels afterschool activities due to
weather—Upward Bound is cancelled for your
school.
In case of inclement weather, tune in to the
following radio station for Upward Bound
cancellations.
98.5 FM KTJJ