Photo: Harrisonburg SLI program directors and outgoing board members Hannah Bowman Hrasky and Carlos Alemán talk with students during the Meet & Greet in March. Guests at the Scholars Latino Initiative (SLI) Meet & Greet in Harrisonburg listened and applauded as SLI scholars and alumni expressed heartfelt thanks for two SLI program directors whose contributions have also included serving on…
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Breaking barriers, dreaming bigger, and paving the way for those who come after: Miguel, SLI alum
At a VOICE ensemble concert benefiting SLI, SLI alum Miguel shared the following about his experiences: It’s an honor to stand before you tonight and share my story as a Scholars Latino Initiative (SLI) scholar. Looking back on my college journey, I feel an immense sense of gratitude for the support and guidance that SLI has provided. SLI hasn’t just…
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Fulfilling an educational dream: Elena, SLI alum
At a VOICE ensemble concert benefiting SLI, SLI alum Elena shared the following about her experiences: I am excited to share with you all about my SLI experience, but I want you all to know that every student in SLI has an encouraging and unique story. I appreciate you all for allowing me this opportunity to share mine with you…
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Meet Julia ’19, SLI scholar
Communication media, Spanish, Cinematography Three years ago I was a girl with many ambitions and visions in mind. Today I am just months away from achieving that beloved goal that many of us set for ourselves but not all of us have the opportunity or the discipline to finish: to have a university degree, to have a different future from…
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College update: Maria ’21, SLI scholar
Political science/pre-law College comes with many challenges and opportunities and also many experiences. I have learned many things in college, but the most important is that our actions determine our results, and that the future we create depends upon the choices and actions we take today. I am thankful for all the help I have received from SLI. Everyone has…
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A letter of gratitude from Samara ’21, SLI scholar
Dear SLI Community of Support, Ever since I was a child my mother has encouraged my brothers and me to get an education even though we had little money and few options. She instilled within us the importance of education. I struggled a lot with English when I first arrived in the U.S., which caused many issues as I couldn’t…
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A letter of gratitude from Onesimo ’20, SLI scholar
Dear SLI Community of Support, As a SLI scholar alumnus, I want to express my gratitude to you for your support. As an immigrant student, my personal and academic journey has taught me a lot about resilience and persistence. With the help of SLI and even as an English learner in high school, I was able to rank 10th in…
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SLI scholars share joy and gratitude during the Great Community Give
For this year’s Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham’s Great Community Give, SLI scholars shared in response to the question “What brings you joy?” During the campaign 39 donors contributed $9,350 to SLI’s mission to support Latino/a/x high school students with college access through rigorous academic challenge, leadership development, scholarships, and supportive mentorships. Thank you!
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A letter of gratitude from Abigail ’22, SLI scholar
Dear SLI Community of Support, As a SLI scholar, I want to express my gratitude to you for your support for Scholars Latino Initiative. Growing up, education was always the first thing. If I would arrive home with a grade below an A, my mother would always tell me, “You need to try harder in order to be able to…
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Thank you! from Daniel ’21, SLI scholar
Thank you. To everyone. To everyone who I have met along every step of my journey, and to everyone who has given me so many opportunities to become a better student, and a better person in general, thank you. Thank you to everyone who has supported SLI because if it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t have been able to be…