Welcome to The College Crusade’s second annual 1000 Hour Club! We are excited to have a lot of new

members this year. The 1000 Hour Club recognizes and celebrates Crusaders who have high levels of

participation in our programs since sixth grade. It takes a big investment of time and energy to succeed in

life. Congratulations to all our new members for getting a great start!

Crusaders with more than 1000 hours of participation:

• Neri Franco, grade 12, Blackstone Academy, 1240 hours

• Elvis Huertas, grade 12, Blackstone Academy, 1221 hours

• Erika Morales, grade 12, William M. Davies Jr. Career & Technical

High School, 1173 hours

• Bruce Reis, grade 12, Blackstone Academy, 1084 hours

• Jackeline Cano, grade 12, Blackstone Academy, 1059 hours

• Nathan Nunez, grade 11, Hope High School, 1033 hours

• Juliana Beltran, grade 12, Central Falls High School, 1001 hours

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Thank You:Many thanks to thesefunders for their verygenerous grants:Nellie Mae EducationFoundation; TG; RhodeIsland Foundation; LloydG. Balfour Founda-tion, Bank of America,Trustee; Amgen Foun-dation; Cox Charities;Textron Charitable Trust;MDRT; Andrade-FaxonCharities for Children;Weybosset Research &Management; NewportCoffee Traders.

Inside:How to keep your brainawake this summer, plusnames of Crusaders whohave earned a spot inour 500 and 750 HourClub!

On the web:Read what CrusadeAlumni have to sayabout their collegeexperiences and theircareers! Go to www.thecollegecrusade.org/alumninews.

Join the 1000 Hour Club!Our great programs keep you focused on college

SPRING/SUMMER 2010

2010 college acceptancesOur senior graduating class of Crusaders has started to

receive their college acceptances! Here are some of the

schools where they have been accepted for next year:

Assumption College

Academy of Art University

Bryant University

Castleton State College

City College of New York

Clark University

College of Mount Saint Vincent

College of Saint Joseph

Community College of Rhode Island

Florida Southern College

Herkimer County Community College

Ithaca College

Johnson & Wales University

Marymount University

Newbury College

New England College

New England Institute of Technology

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More on page 3...See inside for Crusaders who

have earned 500 and 750

participation hours. Want to

get your name on the list?

Sign up for our programs

and stay involved!

High school Crusaders Emmanuel Candelario, FidelEscobar, and Ty-esha Forbes display their workduring our February school vacation program.

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Huascar says: “Here are my seven top pieces

of advice: (1) Look into library programs for the

summer. (2) Go to sleep early and eat well in the

morning. (3) Participate in Crusade summer read-

ing assignments. (4) Ask your friends what they

are doing and get involved. (5) Check your local

community center for summer activities. (6) See

if there are jobs available at parks and recreation

areas. (7) Look into family-oriented activities and

programs. – Huascar Beato, Calcutt Middle

School, Calcutt Too, Segue Institute for Learning

Kristina says: “Make sure you stay healthy

and exercise during the warm weather in the

summer. Swim, play basketball, baseball, or dance

– anything you enjoy! Also, bring your favorite

magazine or book with you and keep your brain

active by reading things you enjoy.” – Kristina

Moyet, Roger Williams Middle School

Ama says: “This summer, read at least one

book to stimulate your brain for the next school

year. Remember, all play and no work will make

any Crusader a lazy one!” – Ama Akoto, Esek

Hopkins Middle School, DelSesto Middle School

Rich says: “Crusaders, keep your minds ac-

tive for the summer by traveling to as many new

places as possible. Read newspapers, books,

and magazines. Play new games and meet new

people. If possible, discover who the professional

people are in your neighborhood and speak to

them about their careers.” – Richlieu Norris,

Gilbert Stuart Middle School

Javier says: “The vacation period comes at a

great time because it gives you the opportunity to

evaluate where you are at. Many distractions may

arise, but my advice is to remain focused on your

goals this summer.” – Javier Cabreja, Nathanael

Greene Middle School

Maya says: “So Crusaders, keep your brains

active by playing a little Sudoku everyday dur-

ing the summer. Just a little goes a long way!”

– Mayamu Kamara, Perry Middle School,

Times2 Academy

Harry says: “As the summer approaches, stu-

dents are looking forward to jumping in sprinkler

systems, visiting amusement parks, and traveling.

All of that is fun, but here are a few activities that

will exercise your brain as well – without making

you feel as though you are back in school! (1)

Collect positive, affirming quotes and add your

own meaning to them. (2) Read any possible book

of your choice. (3) Do crossword puzzles. (4) Play

Sudoku. (5) Read the newspaper. (6) Watch the

news, especially CNN or MSNBC. (7) Enjoy Internet

reading and research. And finally: (8) Go into the

new school year with an open mind and a positive

mindset. That will set you on a course to success!”

– Harry Moore III, Bridgham Middle School

Jenniffer says: “Summertime is just around

the corner. School will be out, and you’re asking

yourself, What is there for me to do? Take ad-

vantage of College Crusade summer programs

and keep your brain active in a fun way. From

scavenger hunts and ropes courses to team-

building activities, there’s so much to do!”

– Jenniffer Rivera, Nathanael Greene Middle

School, Slater Junior High School

Running the snack shop at Exchange City during Februaryvacation took a lot of planning and coordination! Fromleft are sixth-graders Rosa Rodriguez, JohenlyRodriguez, Jaicia George, McKayley Gomez,Andrea Vega, and Keila Morataya.

Middle schoolCrusaders:Save these dates!Crusade Adventure &Academic Program (CAAP) –Session 1, July 6-16; Session 2,July 19-30; Session 3, Aug. 2-13

Wheeler Summer Camp –July 6-26

A messagefrom thePresident

Dear Crusaders,

Make yourself college andcareer ready this summer!

The summer recess is an impor-tant time to invest in personaland academic growth experi-ences. Figure out the best wayto spend your free time soyou will stay focused on yourgoals and aspirations to go tocollege and pursue a career ofyour choice. Remember thatit takes hard work and self-discipline to challenge yourself.Look for ways to improve youracademic skills and personaldevelopment in preparationfor college and career.

Be sure to make a daily andweekly schedule for yourselfeven though there is no school.Enroll in summer programs orfind work experience that youcan build on when you returnto school in the fall. And tryto accomplish three or fourthings every day that will helpyou realize your college dream.Work this schedule out withyour family and your Advisorso that they can support yourself-improvement efforts. Andunderstand that only you holdthe key to true success.

Sincerely yours,

President & CEO

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PrPrPPresiddddenenenenennt & CECECECECEOOOOOO

Summer advice from yourmiddle school Advisors!Q. How can middle school Crusaders keep their brains inshape this summer?

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Graduating from: Black-stone Academy. Favoritesubject: Math. “There areso many ways to solve aproblem. You can comeat it from more than oneangle and solve the puzzleyour own way.” Currentlytaking: Precalculus. Seniorproject: In collaborationwith friends, starting ahip-hop record label calledForever Legend. His part inthe project: The businessend. Recent accomplish-ment: Getting into NicholsCollege. What he plansto study: Business entre-preneurship. Dream job:Being his own boss. Re-cent challenge: A researchpaper on financial illiteracy.“It’s about how teenagersshould know more aboutmoney in the real worldand how economics is un-dertaught in our schools.”Latest book read: The Mil-lionaire Mind, by ThomasJ. Stanley. Favorite Crusadeprogram: CAAP 101 inmiddle school. What Cru-sade Advisors offer: “Beingable to communicate. Theyaren’t much older thanwe are, so we can connectwith them.” Advice forCrusaders going into highschool: “Do not procrasti-nate. Learn to balance yoursocial life and your aca-demic life. Learn from yourmistakes.” What he looksfor in a friend: Honesty andmutual respect. Biggest un-known about college: “AmI prepared for it?” Biggestopportunity: Having thefreedom to be what hewants to be.

916 Jessica Abel

909 Katheryn Arias

905 Rodney Romero

893 Kaine Sanchez

887 Carissa Renshaw

879 Christen Dos Santos

878 Frederick Gobewole

876 Jose Flores

869 Fernando Terrero

854 Doreen Andrade

848 Anel Jimenez

829 Jonathan Almeida

801 Malvin Herrera

800 Ezequiel Perez

795 Amy Gonzalez

792 Sofia Silva

778 Jeirel Ruiz

772 Elizangela Santos

771 Abiola Oladosu

766 Christopher Calderon

765 Michael Calderon

754 Jaquan Jones

High school Crusaders:Save these dates!Media Literacy Writing Program –

Session 1, July 6-15; Session 2, July 19-30

Choices – Week 1, July 12-15; Week 2,

July 19-22.

Crusade Summer Experience (CSE) –

Week 1, July 26-30; Week 2, August 2-6;

Week 3, August 9-13.

Plus all these others: NEIT Tech Camp,

Bridge to Success at Roger Williams Uni-

versity, Brown University Summer High

School, and University of Rhode Island

Construction, Business, and Engineering

Academies. Watch for more info and sign

up for summer!

Senior Spotlight:Neri FrancoCrusaders in the 1000 Hour Club

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Congratulations to these high school Crusaders for achieving high levels of participation in Crusade pro-

grams. Your dedication is bound to pay off in future success!

More than 750 hours of program attendance

742 Olga Roson

730 Kayla Trenteseaux

727 Shaun McAuslan

724 Natalie Gonzalez

707 Nicholas Alves

700 Kevin Donis

699 Carlos Lucario

697 Hector Paulino

693 India Young

688 Mohammed Seck

678 Alexander Tecun

668 Jessica Pawlowski

663 Jessika Morales

662 Jameka Cooper

661 Emily Teixeira

659 Crizabell Moreno

648 Sarah Ogundare

646 Amber Charette

644 Joana Ruano

639 Kevin Cleveland

623 Anjely Huertas

619 Fidel Escobar

610 Nathan Carreno

610 Johana Rojas

608 Rafael Sanchez

588 Jessica Moreno

580 Xavier John

574 Anabel Lopez

572 Jaseana Cooper

571 Estefania Clavijo

569 Jamila Her

565 Ana Gomes

564 Sharika Arrington

563 Yvonne Snead

551 Edward Pena

546 Jennifer Jorge

546 Olubunmi Olatunji

543 Valerie Arce

543 Rolando Clavijo

540 Jessica Castaneda

539 Manny De la Cruz

538 Anthony Lopez

538 Henry Flores

536 Oluwadamilola

Animashaun

533 Eduardo Garcia

531 Joana Delva

530 Kaynisha Johnson

529 Joshua Nelson

524 Felicia Hicks

517 Nicholas Chippo

515 Alicia Mello

510 Emerson Toloza

507 Marylissa Barbosa

501 Dayvona Jackson

More than 500 hours of program attendance

Top 8th Graders

Usually only high school Crusaders have enough

participation hours to qualify for the 1000 Hour

Club. This year, however, three ambitious 8th-

grade Crusaders have also earned a place on

the list. Congratulations for all your hard work.

We expect great things to come!

• Estafania Clavijo, Samuel Slater Jr. High

School, 571 hours

• Rolando Clavijo, Samuel Slater Jr. High

School, 543 hours

• Henry Flores, Dr. Earl F. Calcutt Middle

School, 538 hours

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Mayor Andres Reyes (in red shirt) takes a break from City Hall dutiesto pose with his law enforcement, judicial, and administrative staffat Exchange City in February. From left are Anthony Pena, EdwinVasquez, Josehabel Sanchez, Jonathan Blanco, Neftaly Sanchez,and Juan Ramirez.

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More 2010 college acceptancesContinued from page 1

Nova Southeastern University

Pace University

Pine Manor College

Providence College

Quinnipiac University

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rhode Island College

Roger Williams University

Sacred Heart University

Saint John’s University

Sienna College

Simmons College

Slippery Rock University

Springfield College

University of Bridgeport

University of Hartford

University of Maine

University of New Haven

University of Rhode Island

University of Vermont

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Western New England College

West Point Military Academy

Wheelock College

Yale University

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