SLI: What are some of your interests? I love to draw and write. I am interested in learning about sewing, and I love the thought of designing clothing. Some of my favorite classes are both English and science, which are the main classes I’ve had. What would you like to share about your family or life history? My parents came…
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An interview with Emma ’22, SLI scholar
SLI scholar Emma ’22 is using her experiences and love of academics to help others in similar situations. An equity ambassador for her school, she also leads students in tutoring their English as a Second Language (ESL) classmates. What’s something you’re looking forward to about your senior year in high school? I’m going to have calculus, statistics, and physics. It’s going…
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Thank you! from Gina ’21, SLI scholar
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An interview with Gino ’22, SLI scholar
Scholars Latino Initiative scholar Gino ’22 never planned to attend college in the US, but now hopes to study computer science at a prestigious university here. A restaurant server, writer, and member of the National Honor and Spanish National Honor Societies, Gino is poised for an academically packed senior year. When did you decide you wanted to go to college?As…
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An interview with Juana ’22, SLI scholar
This summer Scholars Latino Initiative scholar Juana ’22 started her first job, at a department store. She loves helping customers, she said in the following interview with SLI, and plans to continue serving others as a nurse practitioner. Why did you decide to work in a department store?I was trying to get out of my comfort zone. I know a…
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An interview with Gina ’21, SLI scholar
Gina’s parents loved taking the family on mini-vacations – so her dad worked extra hours to make them possible. “If you have a good education, you can get good money and you can do these fun things,” he told her. Now Gina ’21 can pursue higher education, thanks in part to help from her SLI experiences. She talked with SLI…
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Meet Isabella ’24, SLI scholar
SLI scholar Isabella ’24 enjoys photography, baking, and school – and “will work hard” in SLI toward a professional career. What are some of your interests? I enjoy listening to music, as well as working with photography (see above) during my leisure time. Occasionally I am found in the kitchen baking. I enjoy baking brownies as they are a joy to…
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Meet SLI in Richmond (2021)
Guests at this virtual event discovered the Scholars Latino Initiative’s Richmond, Virginia program through the experiences of its scholars, mentors, and founder. The event was sponsored by Truist Financial, and hosted by Lyons Sanchezconcha of the Virginia Latino Advisory Board and Amelia Castañeda of Richmond Public Schools.
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¡Conózcanos! SLI – Harrisonburg
Aprenda sobre el programa de Scholars Latino Initiative a través de las experiencias de los estudiantes, los tutores y los líderes de la organización en este evento virtual. Presentado por Karina Kline-Gabel de la junta Virginia Latino Advisory Board y Sal Romero de las escuelas públicas de Harrisonburg Public Schools. Patrocinado por Rocktown Realty.
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Meet SLI in Winchester
The Winchester, Virginia program of Scholars Latino Initiative was featured in a virtual “Meet SLI” event hosted by Bryan Pearce-Gonzales, member of the SLI Board of Directors, professor of Hispanic Studies at Shenandoah University, and member of the WPS School Board. It featured SLI mentors and scholars sharing about their experiences. Learn more about SLI’s impact here and donate here.
