Starting Blocks

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Summer 2011 Issue:

ALUMNUS PROFILE: Ready for the Real World
Alumna Sharhonda Morgan takes her Starting Blocks experiences to the next level.

MENTOR-MENTEE PROFILE: Two Peas in a Pod
Mentor Kim Miller-Hershon and mentee Rediat Bayeh share a special connection.

EVALUATION PROGRAM PROFILE: Making a Big Difference
With grant support, volunteer team comes together to evaluate Starting Blocks.

Winter 2010 Issue:

ALUMNUS PROFILE: How Starting Blocks ‘Made a Difference for Me’
Alumna Kayla Miller uses Starting Blocks skills in her freshman year of college.

MENTOR PROFILE: Mentoring from Personal Experience
Mentor Peter Komfolio draws from his own experience in and after high school.

VOLUNTEER & DONOR PROFILE: When Time Is Not Enough
A Starting Blocks volunteer and donor explains how support is a privilege.

Fall 2010 Issue:

STUDENT OF THE QUARTER PROFILE: ‘Appreciating Life’ in and out of the Classroom
Rachel Rockholt talks about the activities most important to her and where they’ll take her next!

VOLUNTEER PROFILE: Helping Starting Blocks Achieve Its Mission
Volunteer Pam Brown talks to us about the importance of volunteering.

DONOR PROFILE: Giving Support is About Leadership
Berkeley High School alumnus Stephanie Carnes explains why she supports Starting Blocks.

Summer 2010 Issue:

STUDENT OF THE QUARTER PROFILE: Doing Something That Makes a Difference
Student of the Quarter Holly Aguiar looks forward to college, reflects on high school and Starting Blocks.

MENTOR PROFILE: Taking the First Step and a Connection Is Made
Mentor Rosie Masters tells us about the rewards of taking that first step toward becoming a Starting Blocks mentor.

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Organizational Update, June 2010
Starting Blocks has completed its first academic year serving Berkeley High youth.

Spring 2010 Issue:

STUDENT OF THE QUARTER PROFILE: Kayla Miller Stays Focused to Meet Her Goals
Kayla Miller shares her personal philosophy for success, and how she’s next headed to Sacramento State!

VOLUNTEER PROFILE: It’s Not Rocket Science!
NASA engineer Samantha Infeld and DJs Guzie and Solarz—known as the Rock-It! Scientists—visit the Starting Blocks classroom to share about their careers.

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Starting Blocks Goes to Texas
Starting Blocks featured at the Seventh Annual Abriendo Brecha Conference at UT Austin.

Winter 2009 Issue:

STUDENT OF THE QUARTER PROFILE: So, Tell Me About Yourself
Toto Tumurbaatar talks to us about physics, family and his experience in Starting Blocks thus far.

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: A Little Help from My Friends
Starting a nonprofit requires the helping hands of many from the local community.

FROM THE BERKELEY HIGH JACKET: Mock Interview Workshop
School of Social Justice and Ecology adds Starting Blocks curriculum, holds mock interviews.