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U p w a r d B o u n d a t M i n e r a l<br />
A r e a C o l l e g e<br />
P.O. Box 1000<br />
Park Hills, Mo 63601-1000<br />
573.518.2156<br />
Fax: 573.518.2168<br />
www.<strong>Mineral</strong><strong>Area</strong>.edu/<strong>Upward</strong><strong>Bound</strong><br />
<strong>Upward</strong> <strong>Bound</strong> Staff:<br />
Rebecca Neighbors, Director, UBI & UBII<br />
e-mail: rneighbo@<strong>Mineral</strong><strong>Area</strong>.edu<br />
Connie Hester, Admin. Assist., UBI & UBII<br />
e-mail: chester@<strong>Mineral</strong><strong>Area</strong>.edu<br />
Sandy Lefever, Academic Advisor, UBII<br />
e-mail: srprice@<strong>Mineral</strong><strong>Area</strong>.edu<br />
Michelle Dane, Academic Advisor, UBII<br />
e-mail: mdane@<strong>Mineral</strong><strong>Area</strong>.edu<br />
Melissa Stetina, Academic Advisor, UBI<br />
e-mail: mstetina@<strong>Mineral</strong><strong>Area</strong>.edu<br />
Chad Majeske, Academic Advisor, UBI<br />
e-mail: cmajeske@<strong>Mineral</strong><strong>Area</strong>.edu<br />
The mission of <strong>Upward</strong> <strong>Bound</strong> at <strong>Mineral</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong> <strong>College</strong> is to serve eligible high school<br />
students by providing academic enrichment,<br />
cultural experiences, and a support network<br />
to ensure their success in attaining a four<br />
year college degree.<br />
A Federally Funded Program<br />
The <strong>Mineral</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>Upward</strong> <strong>Bound</strong> I program is a<br />
TRIO program funded with a five-year, $1,511,375 grant from<br />
the U.S. Department of Education. This represents 100% of the<br />
program cost. <strong>Mineral</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>College</strong> provides 25% of indirect<br />
costs to support the program.<br />
The <strong>Mineral</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>Upward</strong> <strong>Bound</strong> II program is a<br />
TRIO program funded with a five-year, $1,312,500 grant from<br />
the U.S. Department of Education. This represents 100% of the<br />
program cost. <strong>Mineral</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>College</strong> provides a portion of indirect<br />
costs to support the program.<br />
<strong>Upward</strong> <strong>Bound</strong> is one of five programs established by<br />
Congress to help low-income, first-generation students enter<br />
college and graduate. These programs are referred to as the TRIO<br />
programs.<br />
For more information on <strong>Upward</strong> <strong>Bound</strong> I or II or for<br />
information on how to apply, contact the <strong>Upward</strong> <strong>Bound</strong> office<br />
located at <strong>Mineral</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>College</strong>, (573) 518-2156. Office hours<br />
are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.<br />
<strong>Mineral</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>College</strong> does not discriminate on the basis of<br />
race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, religion, creed,<br />
or marital or parental status. For more information, call the Title<br />
VI, Title IX, Section 504 or U.S. Department of Education,<br />
Office of Civil Rights.<br />
If you have special needs as addressed by the Americans<br />
with Disabilities Act and need this publication in an alternative<br />
format, notify us at (573) 431-4593. Reasonable efforts will be<br />
made to accommodate your special needs.<br />
<strong>Mineral</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>College</strong> — February 2013 Newsletter<br />
<strong>Upward</strong> <strong>Bound</strong><br />
Neighbor’s Nook<br />
A few summers ago, our summer theme was “Face<br />
your Fears.” That summer, we ate chocolate covered<br />
bugs, had clowns at our formal dinner, and went white water rafting. Now,<br />
avoiding eating bugs, being entertained by clowns, or white water rafting will<br />
probably have little impact on your future, but avoiding some things you fear can<br />
have a great impact, even limit the future.<br />
I remember when it was time for me to start college. I was completely terrified<br />
to step on the campus, get my books, and go to my first class! There is<br />
something about the unknown that can be very frightening. Thankfully, I faced<br />
my fear, and college/university life became second nature.<br />
What is it you fear Is there a good thing you fear you are avoiding Don’t let<br />
your fear of the unknown keep you from doing what you are meant to do in the<br />
future. So, apply to the university, run for office at the club at school, audition<br />
for the school play, ask a teacher for help, get your license, apply for a job, etc.<br />
When you make yourself do one fearful thing, you learn things are often not as<br />
bad as anticipated and the results will change your future.<br />
UPCOMING<br />
EVENTS<br />
Feb. 1st<br />
MAC Scholarship Deadline<br />
Feb 4th<br />
Fundraiser Parent Meeting<br />
North <strong>College</strong> Center—5 pm<br />
Feb. 9th<br />
ACT Test<br />
Feb. 16<br />
Saturday Program<br />
Feb. 23rd<br />
UB Trivia Night—6 pm<br />
<strong>Upward</strong> <strong>Bound</strong> I<br />
P.O. Box 1000<br />
Park Hills, MO 63601-1000<br />
Important–Mark Your Calendar<br />
The February Saturday program has<br />
been changed to February 16th.<br />
The March Saturday program for UB II<br />
has been changed to March 2nd.<br />
North County High School<br />
March 1st<br />
FAFSA Deadline for State Aid<br />
March 2nd<br />
UB II Saturday Program<br />
«FirstName» «LastName»<br />
«PAddress»<br />
«PCity», «PState» «PZip»<br />
UB 1<br />
Molly Harris<br />
Michaela Jones<br />
Amanda Leeling<br />
Austin Sago<br />
Kyleigh Snyder<br />
Austin Yeager<br />
February Birthdays<br />
UB 2<br />
Sidney Apolonio<br />
Carlee Gibson<br />
Shannah Gray<br />
Derek Juliette<br />
March 6th<br />
Mizzou Visit<br />
March 8th<br />
April ACT Registration<br />
Deadline—Required for UB1<br />
UB 2 Juniors & Seniors<br />
March 9th<br />
UB I Saturday Program
Heard it Through the Grade Vine<br />
FAFSA Application<br />
January Saturday Program<br />
Career Game<br />
TRIO Day—February 20th<br />
TRIO Day is an annual event to commemorate<br />
<strong>Upward</strong> <strong>Bound</strong>, Educational Talent Search,<br />
Student Support Services - EXCEL, and<br />
Ronald McNair programs.<br />
MAC is pleased to host Trent Ball, Associate<br />
Dean of Students at Southeast Missouri State<br />
University (SEMO), and Valdis Zalite, Director,<br />
Student Support Services at SEMO, as this<br />
year’s TRIO Day speakers.<br />
Trent’s and Valdis’ presentation, which will<br />
focus on the importance of higher education,<br />
overcoming obstacles, and daring to “think big”,<br />
will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, February<br />
20 th in Rice Lecture Hall.<br />
This event is open to the public at no cost<br />
Are You Up for the Challenge<br />
If you organize a 10 pe rson team for the<br />
trivia night, you ea rn 1 0 DC Dolla rs. The<br />
winner of trivia night w ill also ha ve<br />
bragging rights. Is your school the be st of<br />
the best Come show us what you’ve got.<br />
Or maybe the Freshm a n will beat the<br />
Seniors …..who knows.<br />
Contac t Michelle Dane at 518 -2187 or<br />
mdane@mine rala rea.edu with your team<br />
informa tion.<br />
T-Shirt Design Contest<br />
All <strong>Upward</strong> <strong>Bound</strong> students are encouraged to submit<br />
their designs for the t-shirt contest. The winning design<br />
will be featured on the Summer 2013 UB t-shirt. The<br />
name and school of the winning student will be featured<br />
in the UB newsletter. In addition, the winning student<br />
will receive 50 DC Dollars.<br />
Contact a UB Academic Advisor for an entry form.<br />
<br />
Sidney Apolonio, Kingston—<br />
Homecoming Court, MAAA<br />
Honor Band playing the flute<br />
& piccolo<br />
<br />
Deaven Coleman,<br />
Money Management<br />
Academic Advisors will be at your school recruiting new students to<br />
participate in <strong>Upward</strong> <strong>Bound</strong>. If you know someone who will benefit<br />
from all the services UB provides, get them an application packet.<br />
Let’s share the fun!!!<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Kingston—Homecoming<br />
Court<br />
Harley McEwen, Potosi—<br />
Top 10 in her Class<br />
Blake Butchart, Central—<br />
Accepted to Mizzou<br />
Callie Lewis, Arcadia<br />
Valley—Poetry contest<br />
winner @ AV & Cape<br />
Girardeau...on to state<br />
CANCELLATIONS<br />
If your school cancels afterschool activities due to<br />
weather—<strong>Upward</strong> <strong>Bound</strong> is cancelled for your<br />
school.<br />
In case of inclement weather, tune in to the<br />
following radio station for <strong>Upward</strong> <strong>Bound</strong><br />
cancellations.<br />
98.5 FM KTJJ