Congratulations to SLI alum Maria Garcia Martinez (Harrisonburg High class of 2017), who has been accepted into the nursing program at Blue Ridge Community College.
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A SLI scholar and once ‘really clumsy kid’ makes sure that ‘everything improves for the next time’: Daniel
Even though soccer had always been a big part of his life, the suspense was nerve wracking. SLI scholar Everth had never before tried out for a school athletic team, and that February night, along with 60 or 70 hopeful peers, he watched as the coaches filled their rosters.
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New board members in 2020
The SLI board of directors has welcomed six additional members.
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Scoring tickets and the ‘opportunity to fail’: SLI scholar Fernanda, aspiring changemaker
Today, it’d be different. But then, back in November, the Richmond Times-Dispatch headline quoted her as saying, “I didn’t know that I could make a difference.” Because now Fernanda knows she can. A Scholars Latino Initiative (SLI) scholar and the senior class president at Huguenot High School in Richmond, Fernanda had written a letter to the Richmond mayor and schools…
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A full schedule and a growth mindset: SLI scholar Noel
(VISIT HERE TO READ A 2024 UPDATE FROM MIGUEL) Talk even briefly to Miguel, and you’ll quickly figure out that he’s a passionate learner with varied interests, Ivy League goals and a growth mindset. Although he admits to being a procrastinator – a trait shared by none other than Leonardo da Vinci, he’s quick to point out – he’s improving:…
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‘Quiet but tenacious’ SLI scholar lives a life of caring: Sofía
[Updated April 2024] By the time her family left Guatemala when she was eight years old, Sofía already knew what she wanted to do with her life: care for people. Today, Sofía is an experienced certified nursing assistant, a certified medical interpreter, and about to complete an accelerated nursing program. She’s made a life out of caring, a passion that…
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Summer update: 2019
SLI continued its successes this year, helping the 2019 cohort of scholars access college opportunities, gain recognition for their achievements, and secure funding to help pay for their higher education: This summer, SLI scholars are involved in a variety of activities such as volunteering at a homeless shelter, shadowing university students doing research, and developing literacy skills. Additional activities include…
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Noche de Salsa 2019
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