On September 20th, we traveled to a deep valley in the Mohican

forest to attend the 30th Annual Great Mohican Pow-Wow.

Native Americans began pow-wows as a way of getting together

to dance, sing, spend time with friends, and to be reminded of

their rich heritage. Native Americans from as far as Florida and

Arizona attended the pow-wow this year.

For us, as visitors to the pow-wow, there was a full schedule of

speakers and demonstrations to attend, musicians to listen to,

dancers to watch, and a

variety of Native American craft vendors to explore. Demonstrations

included tomahawk-throwing and fire-starting without a match.

After some time to look around, we opened our picnic on a hillside

and were ready to watch the events in the arena. The pow-wow began

with the Grand Entry where everyone who was to perform paraded

into the arena in their brilliant outfits. There was a salute to flags and

an honoring of all veterans who had served their country. Dancing

contests in various categories were followed by inter-tribal dancing. At

that time, everyone was

invited into the arena to

join the dancers, and several

of our students joined in!

Many days after the

event, memories of the

sounds of the flute,

drums, and singing still

linger.

UB Joins a Gathering

Ohio State ATI

November 2014

Upward Bound

UB Seniors Visit OSU Mansfield Mr. Lee organized a college

visit especially tailored to

seniors to The Ohio State

University campus in

Mansfield OH on October

17th. Jessie, Robert, Trevor,

Trina, and Javier toured the

campus and in addition met

with Renee Thompson, the

director of Diversity & Family

Engagement on the campus. The students also had a chance to

hear the experiences of Justus Lee, a first-year student at Mansfield

and daughter of Mr. Lee.

Visit to the University of Mt. Union

On November 8th, UB traveled to Alliance OH to visit the University of Mount Union. Our visit started

with a presentation by the Admissions Office which gave us an overview of the university and an opportunity

to get all our questions answered. Mt. Union is a private, liberal arts college which offers 62 different majors.

Then we divided into small groups for a tour of the campus. There were many fine buildings and spaces for

teaching and recreation. Everyone enjoyed the lunch in the dining hall in the company of the student guides.

After lunch, we set off for the Canton Classic Car Museum.

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One of the tour groups in the business building UB students experience the startling echo spot at Mt. Union.

Justus Lee talks with UB students

Our visit to the Canton Classic Car museum was made awesome by a

guided tour provided to us by the director of the museum, Char

Lautzenheiser. She made the history of Canton come alive with stories of

the Lincoln Highway. Mr. Belden and Al Capone and pointed out special

features of the cars we would not have otherwise known. In addition to the

cars parked on Oriental rugs, the museum was packed with historical

pictures, toys, clothes, furniture, posters, etc.

At the end of her talk, the director of the museum said, “This is one of the

best groups I ever met!” We can all be proud of the impression we make

when we are part of UB and showing respect for others.

Visit to the Canton Classic Car Museum

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At the Canton Classic Car Museum

Rodrick tries out the radio in a 1937 bullet-proof police car

The director of the museum points out some unique fea-tures of the car to Breanna, Julian, and Jessie

ton and Lee University.

He graduated magna

cum laude. Braedon has

chosen to help others by

becoming a high school

math teacher.

Dru B. earned her

Associate of Applied

Business degree at the

University of Akron.

Dustin M. earned a

Bachelor of Music

degree with a major in

guitar performance from

the University of Akron

Eric S. earned two asso-

ciate degrees in account-

ing from Stark State

College. One degree was

a CPA major, and one

was a Tax major.

Hamidah S. earned her

Associate of Technical

Studies degree with a

major in Public Service

from Stark State

College.

Jazmine T. earned her

Bachelor of Science in

Nursing from Musk-

ingum University. She

minored in Psychology,

Sociology, and English!

Jazmine went on to pass

her state boards and is a

Registered Nurse.

Jon L. earned an Asso-

ciate of Arts degree

from Columbus State

Community College.

Justine B. earned a

Bachelor of Science

degree with a major in

Criminal Justice from

the University of Ash-

land.

Taylor T. earned her

Bachelor of Arts degree

in psychology from

Malone University. She

minored in Writing and

Health Behavior.

COLLEGE GRADUATIONS 2014

We celebrate the college

graduations of our

Upward Bound students!

Once, all these students

were doing what you are

doing now, dealing with

high school and partici-

pating in Upward

Bound. They worked

hard, overcame the

obstacles they encoun-

tered, and kept on going.

This year they achieved

their goal of a college

degree. Congratulations

to them. We are so

proud of them!

Ashley S. earned her

Associate of Science in

Business Management

from Everest

University .

Braedon S. earned a

Bachelor of Science

degree in math and

physics from Washing-

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Hamidah

Eric

Justin Jazmine

Braedon

Robert Nosic is a

graduate of Timken

High and a graduate of

our UB. He attended the

University of Cincinnati,

where he joined the

TRIO McNair program,

which prepares college

students for graduate

study. After getting his

bachelor’s degree, he

moved to Los Angeles,

California, to attend the

Chicago School of

Professional Psycholo-

gy. This year, he was

awarded his doctorate in

clinical forensic

psychology! Congratu-

lations, Dr. Nosic!

As a Timken high

school student in May,

2004, he had the assign-

ment to write a career

plan. Ten years, and a

great deal of hard work

and perseverance later,

Robert attained his goal

according to his plan.

He writes about it

below…

It all started with an

action plan 10 yrs ago. I

wrote this career narra-

tive on 5-21-04 in high

school. I wanted to

share because this was

an arduous journey and

I attained my goals speci-

fied in the narrative

without many changes. I

graduated at the top of

my class, pursued a

doubled degree at UC,

and now I have my

doctorate in clinical

forensic psychology. The

only goal stated in this

narrative that I have yet

to achieve is to become

a “successful” forensic

psychologist… only time

will tell.

I pride myself on this

because of my upbring-

ing. Naysayers will

always (without asking)

tell you what your

potentials are and what

you will become. I con-

trol my own destiny.

Statistics for social

mobility are discourag-

ing to those who are

raised in a lower-class

home. I do not equate a

disadvantage as impos-

sible… If I had the

opportunity to change

my past, would I?

Umm… I think not!!! My

experiences with what

the foster care system

can do to a family, what

the criminal justice can

do to a family, what

mental illness can do to

a family and what

domestic violence can

do to a family are what

drives me and encour-

ages me to have com-

passion for those who

are underserved and

vulnerable.

I will always choose the

road less traveled

because through adver-

sity I have acquired

strength, determination,

resilience, and a dislike

for mediocrity. #repost

Now, time to add to my

There’s a Doctor in the House!

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career narrative because

there are no limits… I will

always have room to grow,

learn and be inspired! We

all have a story, so SHARE

yours… I challenge you to

SHARE this post and add

your career narrative or

aspirations and have your

friends #SHARE and do the

same... Without a plan

there is no attainment of

goals!!!

#beyondobstacles#beinspir

ed #mytruth #my #story

Our 2014 UB Grads Start College!

Sierra University of Akron

Kashari Stark State College

Nicole Cedarville University

Abby Kent State University Stark

Shyloe Ohio Domincan University

Matt Bowling Green State Univesity

Tory Stark State College

Allison The Ohio State University

Imani Miami University

The 20/30* Club

UB Seniors Accepted!

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UB seniors have already started to receive responses to their college applications. The Ohio State University,

Mansfield has accepted Trina and Jessie. The University of Akron and Bowling Green State University have

accepted Lexie, Cherokee, Trina, and Robert. Malone University has accepted Robert.

Way to blaze the trail!

Pictured here is 2014 UB graduate, Matt M. (on right), with Davey, RA for Summer 2013 and the DC trip in 2014. They are both students at Bowling Green State Universi-ty. Here’s to the fel-lowship of Upward Bound!

We have had several additions to the 20/30* Club which recognizes UB

students who have achieved a 20 or 30 on their ACT test. Joining Jadon* in

the Club are new members, Cherokee, Christiana, Jessie, Julian, Robert,

Trevor, and Trina! Congratulations, everyone!

College Fairs This fall, large college fairs were held in both Wayne and Stark

counties. Students and their parents could visit the displays of

over 100 colleges and universities from Ohio and across the

country. UB students were asked to complete an assignment

which asked them to find out key information about 3 colleges

of their choice. Some of the college representatives commented

how they enjoyed meeting the students with the pink sheets!

For UB students, it was a golden opportunity to make contact

with colleges without traveling to them.

The Wooster UB group welcomed, Mr. Parker Suddeth, Program Coordinator

in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at the College of Wooster, as a

guest speaker on November 12th. Mr. Suddeth spoke about his own life and

how he got from his youth in Oberlin to his present position at the College of

Wooster. He openly shared his setbacks as well as his successes along the way.

He advised students to know their own strengths and to not be shy about

using them. He also said, whenever the going gets tough, he smiles and says to

himself, “I’m living the dream.”

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"Things that matter

most must never be at

the mercy of things

that matter least."

- Goethe

Alumna Returns to Share

Kashari, a 2014 UB grad, returned to her high school on November 18th to share with

current UB students her experiences of starting college. She is currently at Stark State

College and plans to transfer to the University of Akron to finish her bachelor’s degree. Her

career goal is to be an elementary school teacher.

Kashari told the students she is happy with the decision she made to start at Stark State. It is

providing her with a genuine college experience and helping her overcome her problems

with math. In addition, she is not falling into debt, and is in fact saving money she earns by

working for the next step in her education. She reminisced on the many highlights of her

experience in UB. She credited being president of UB Student Council to helping her gain

the experience and confidence to be able to deliver a successful speech as a “McKinley

Pathfinder.” Thanks, Kashari, for coming back to give back!

Kashari with Mr. Lee at

McKinley High School Jadon Scores Jadon recently received the news that he is a semi-finalist for the National Achievement Scholarship program. He attained that honor by being in the top 1% of the students who took the PSAT who applied for the National Achievement Scholarship. He now has to take the SAT again, write an essay, and gather recommendations for the next phase of the competition. Way to go, Jadon!

One Journey

The Bottom Line

First in Line This year again, gift cards were awarded to the first students to turn in their

re-application forms in the fall. The first three were: Christiana, Aubrey, and

Devon. Congratulations! Handling paperwork promptly is an important life skill.

These three students will no doubt have many more occasions in their lives to

benefit from this good habit. Reminder: UB students don’t start to earn stipends

until their reapplications are received in the UB office.

As we enter the winter months, all UB seniors are required to have applied

to at least 3 colleges by Thanksgiving. Of course I would encourage all

seniors in Upward bound to apply to as many as possible but having 3 done

by Thanksgiving should be your goal. But applying is just one of the many

pieces that will get you to your “goal of a college degree.” Getting accepted

and paying for your education is essential. Once you’re accepted or while

you are waiting to hear from colleges, parents and students can start the

process of winning scholarships. Scholarships along with grants are forms

of financial aid the student does not have to pay back. All students are

encouraged to go to scholarship.com. This site offers not only college

scholarship advice but a wealth of knowledge geared toward all students

grades 9-12. Whether you’re a freshman just starting your college

aspirations or a senior looking forward to living in the dorms away from

home, remember to maintain a high GPA. Your GPA in many respects

allows the opportunity to apply for a much broader range of colleges and

scholarships. Make sure everyone remembers in order to be successful, you

must plan, study, save and sacrifice for your education. One day it will pay

off! Now that’s the bottom line.

By Mr. Lee Page 8

“We are not born

winners. We are not

born losers. We are

born choosers!" --

Shawn Harper

Theme This Year: The Professional You

The goal of this year’s theme is to explore all the ways in which a person becomes

a professional. Education, of course, is key. But beyond a formal education,

there are many skills to be learned to become ready for the professional

workplace – how to dress, speak, use appropriate manners, separate personal

from business matters, and build a network. There will be a variety of activities

throughout the year giving students the opportunity to polish their profiles and

practice their skills.

The Ohio State ATI Upward Bound Program 1328 Dover Road Wooster OH 44691 Office Ph# 330-287-1285 Mrs. Miller’s Office# 330-287-1284 Mrs. Miller’s Cell# 330-465-2306 Mr. Lee’s Cell# 330-465-4969 E-mail: atiub@osu.edu

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