updateSpring 2013

“The world needs you to stop being boring! Who are younot to be awesome?” ― Kid President

What’s Inside?

From the UB Staff Summer safety is important!

News you can use More on the budget

Reach for your STAR Your super future at college!

Blast From the Past Bounder’s Alumni News

Parents’ Page College prep for parents

. . . and much more!!!

reach for your star!

We’re Proud of You, Second Quarter Scholars!

HIGHEST HONORS (4.000 +)

Isabel S (Tomah) * Pa Zong V (Onalaska) * Lee X (Holmen) Lawrence J (Holmen) * Dan D (Logan) * Molly M (Holmen)

HIGH HONORS (3.750 to 3.999)

Pa V (Holmen) * Kabao Y (Central) * Brooke B (Tomah)Salena L (Central) * Selena V (Central) * Judy L (Onalaska)

HONORS (3.500 to 3.749)

Larry X (Holmen) * Brandon T (Tomah) * Celia R (Central)Yer L (Holmen) * Brody H (Holmen) * Mai Nou L (Holmen)

Mai Nue L (Holmen) * Xue Y (Holmen)Miranda F (Central) * Jordan T (Central)

Brittany L (Tomah)

The Upward Bound quarterly honor roll is figured using a weighted four-point grade scale. Only UB students active in the program during the entire quarter are listed.

How can you be a healthy student? What should you plan to do over the next year to be ready to apply to college? What makes a successful college student? These and other burning issues (along with an online pep talk from Kid President) were included in UB’s February 2013 Saturday event, “Reach for your Star: Your Memorable Future at College.”

UW-L Wellness Coordinator, Jason Bertrand, talks with students and parents

In May, the House Appropriations Committee unveiled its plans for 2014 spending which includes an 18.7% cut for the Health and Human Services, Labor, and Education (which includes TRiO funding) budgets. This cut will not be applied evenly across departments. Some programs may be entirely eliminated to save funding for others. As you know, TRIO programs have already experienced a 5.2% cut from earlier actions this year.

Our program has always been a lean operation, but these cuts in addition to the cuts and level funding we have experienced over the past several years, will affect some aspects of services we provide to participants. We anticipate these cuts may affect the number of students we serve each year, transportation, summer programming, and student incentives such as the end of summer career and college exploration trip.

Please share your Upward Bound/TRIO experiences and thoughts with your elected officials as they decide on funding for future years. For more information about how budget cuts will affect TRIO programs, please see the Council for Opportunity in Education’s website at www.coenet.us.

Rep. Ron Kind Sen. Ron Johnson Sen. Tammy Baldwin1502 Longworth House Office Building 386 Russell Senate Office Bldg 1 Russell CourtyardWashington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510Phone: (202) 225-5506 Phone: (202) 224-5323 Phone: (202) 224-5653La Crosse office: 782-2558 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/ La Crosse office: 796-0045https://kindforms.house.gov/email-ron public/index.cfm/email-the-senator www.baldwin.senate.gov/contact.cfm

Now more than ever, it’s important for students to take advantage of Upward Bound’s services like tutoring, college visits, help with financial aid and college applications, and the summer program. Higher grades and test scores improve students’ chances of being accepted to college and being eligible for scholarships.

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These are scary times in our world. You cannot turn on the television these days without hearing about one frightening event after another. Human created and natural

disasters alike – there is far too much out of our control. As many of you may have heard, these fears came a little closer to home for those of us here on the UW-L campus when a part time student came to campus with an unloaded hunting rifle. There has been much we have learned since the incident – which was dealt with very quickly and no students were ever in any real danger – and the campus is moving forward with plans to increase the safety of students while on campus.

At Upward Bound, it is our highest priority to ensure the safety of our students. During the summer session, when students are living on campus, we make every effort to provide the most secure environment possible. Some things we do include:* Allowing no one without an UB badge onto the floor where students live.* Providing students with keys to lock their room and secure their belongings.* Providing students with ID cards that give them access to the building from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Students remain in the building during “lights out” hours, when the exterior doors to the building are locked.* Having eight residential staff, plus an administrator, living on floor with the students who will do random bed checks, secure doors, and inform campus police of any concerns.* Having a female wing and a male wing and not allowing males and females near each others’ rooms.* Requiring students to sign out and list their destination during free time (8:45-10:00 p.m. each night)

We cannot stress enough that while the recent incident was a scary one, it was the first and only time on record. Upward Bound students are highly supervised, our staff to student ratio is very low, and our students have the benefits of campus police, the residence life staff, and the Upward Bound staff working to make sure they are in the safest space possible.

Summer Safety!

Budget Update!

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UBS T A R Watch

Mai See X and Selena V (Central) were nominated as Students of the Month in January and February!

Young L (Central) received a W.T. Graham Youth Art Award from the Wisconsin Art Education Association in March!

Sabrina D, Miranda F, Salena L, Young L,Jordyn T, Pa Da V, Mai See X, Alyssa Y, Gao Cher Y and Ka Bao Y were named to Central High’s second quarter honor roll!

Ka Bao Y (Central), Central’s Chinese student of the year, received a Professional Diversity Scholarship and a Hallmark Scholarship from Viterbo University and a Class of 2013 Scholarship and Health Science Academy Scholarship from Central High!

Several UB Logan students were honored at their annual Academic Pep Assembly: Sabrina D, Dan D, Jason H, Hannah K, Alexis R, Kemmesha T, Yer V, and Yong V.

Judy L (Onalaska) was nominated as Student of the Month in February! Judy was also a mentor at Onalaska Middle School’s Career Day, giving infor-mation about the UB program at UW-L!

Congrats to these UB grads and tutors who received scholarships from the UW-L Foundation in May! Michael Brunner, Abigail Carstens, Dana Chellman, Chee Lor, Yer Lor, Ciarra Sroda, Mai Zoua Vang, and Chong Yang!

Gelly K (Holmen) participated in Holmen High’s Iron Chef competition in March! Read more at:lacrossetribune.com/news/local/aspiring-chefs-face-off-at-school-iron-chef-contest/article_61e3682e-92a8-11e2-b9dd-0019bb2963f4.html

Dan D, Jason H, Yer V, Yong Yee V were named to Logan High’s second quarter and/or first semester honor roll!

Ahnie S (Holmen) was selected to be a member of the YWCA’s Teen LEAD scholarship and leadership program.

Pa Zong V (Onalaska) and her partner won as regional qualifiers in the Group Documentaries category at March’s National History Day!

Way to go Zak J (Tomah)! Zak received two scholar-ships from the university he’ll attend next year, PLUS a UB Book Award, PLUS six OTHER scholarships from a wide range of groups including the Lions, Wings over Wiscolnsin, and the Ladies of Harley!

We’re Proud of You, Third Quarter Scholars!HIGHEST HONORS (4.000 +)

Isabel S (Tomah) * Pa V (Holmen) * Molly M (Holmen) * Judy L (Onalaska)Lee X (Holmen)

HIGH HONORS (3.750 to 3.999)

Kabao Y (Central) * Katie W (Holmen) * Lawrence J (Holmen) * Pa Zong V (Onalaska)Dan D (Logan) * Yong V (Logan) * Salena L (Central) * Brandon T (Tomah)

Mai Nou L (Holmen)

HONORS (3.500 to 3.749)

Young L (Central) * Grace B (Holmen) * Kayleigh C (Holmen) * Brooke B (Tomah)Danielle H (Tomah)

The Upward Bound quarterly honor roll is figured using a weighted four-point grade scale. Only UB students active in the program during

the entire quarter are listed.

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TOPIC: What are three skills, techniques, orcharacteristics you feel you have or will work on developing to be prepared for success at college?

One of my most useful abilities is that of being able to work under pressure very well. I have had job ex-periences where I needed to make several decisions on the spot while under pressure which have helped me develop this skill.

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I need to work on paying attention. I can listen and remember what I hear or read, but it’s hard. I get distracted and side tracked a lot more than I should. I usually try really hard to listen, but then I get side tracked.

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I procrastinate because I get too lazy and I pay atten-tion to one thing. Then, when I’m done with that one thing, I don’t want to move on because I’ve grown comfortable.

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Finding a good way to study is hard for me. There are flash cards, quizzing, staring at the paper, and hundreds of ways to study, including staring at the paper and not really doing anything and hoping that it will somehow stick into your brain. It’s hard to choose the best way.

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Being a quick learner helps me in many ways. I am able to pick up different skills quickly so I don’t have to focus all my time on learning one thing. I can also use more class time to practice the skill since I can understand the general idea early on. This has helped in world language classes and will help me in college.

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I need to learn how to sleep better. It seems that I never get enough sleep. I am always tired and start to fall asleep in class.

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I am a very positive person most of the time. I enjoy it when my surroundings are happy and healthy. It can be very difficult being in a negative space and that’s what I don’t want. I want people to enjoy be-ing around me.

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Today I learned about money and college. First, save your money so you don’t worry as much. Look for scholarships. Next, try to get a job at school. Last is keep a budget for fun things so you don’t get de-pressed. Plus this is a way to meet new people and make new friends.

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Time management and organization are important when starting the college life because it will make most tasks simpler and less of a hassle. Organization in key.

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I want to work on pushing myself out of my “shell.” To be successful in college, you need to make friends, participate in activities and organizations, and be willing to try something new. I’m a very quiet and shy person, so I want to work on my communi-cation skills and be more open to those around me.

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If you don’t understand something in class, talk to your professor to get help. Don’t be afraid to speak up or ask questions because they will benefit you in the end. You could make new friends or get a better understanding of a certain topic. @

REACH for your STARREACH for your STARYour amazing future at college!

On February 23, UB students, parents and staff gathered in UW-L’s Cartwright Center to learn more about why a college degree is important and how students and families can be better prepared for college success.

Thanks to our guest presenters: Michelle Stertz of UW-L’s Academic Advising Center and Jason Bertrand who is the WellnessCoordinator in UW-L’s Office of Student Life.

UB Community Service:

A DIFFERENT SENIOR SEMINAROn Saturday, April 6, UB students and staff gathered to entertain and interact with residents at La Crosse’s Hillview Health-care Center and Onalaska’s Eagle Crest Senior Living Community. Some students performed for residents; most interviewed residents and learned how things are different now than they were forty, fifty, or sixty years ago. A great time was had by all!

When I hear the phrase “old person,” it absolutely makes me think of someone who has gone a long way in life, accomplishing what they’ve always wanted. I believe around the age of 60 and over is old. Elders tell the most interesting stories, they are very sweet, and they have great adventures as they grow up. They don’t always like to be around young adults and judge us in many ways. Overall, I think elders think very highly of us. They want us to shine bright and go further in what we do. Even if they yell at us, it’s only a way to make us reach further into our accomplishments.

I found I had a lot in common with Bob, a 90 year old war veteran. I relate to the elderly much better than I can with teenagers, mainly because my parents are elderly and I

don’t stay in the knowing with all the newest things that teenagers usually stay in touch with. I had great respect for the strong independent people in the room. They were an inspiration because they had not given up on life just yet. That was truly my fascination. I learned to never give up on life no matter what.

I find elder people so cute. I don’t know why. They are vulnerable because they are slowly getting older and older, and some are slowly losing themselves too. It’s kind of sad, but amazing because they have been through so much good or bad experiences. I found out I spoke too softly because the first elder person I escorted, couldn’t hear me and so she rolled herself out and away she went and I was like “awwwww.” The second time, I spoke up louder and was able to roll her back to the room. What I find interesting is hearing their stories and where they’re coming from and what they like to do for fun. I learned to speak up and be louder so people could hear me.

When I hear the phrase “old person” I think of someone retired or around mid 60s and up. I have had few experiences with elderly folk. I’m usually around people my own age. But, the elderly from my view are wise, talkative, and kind-hearted.

Elderly people love to talk. They can talk for hours about their past, things they did, people they knew. The important thing is that every story they tell has a meaning to it. If it’s good or bad, that’s for us to figure out.

When I hear the phrase “old person” I think of someone with wrinkled skin, grey hair, and show-through veins. I think 70 is when a person turns old but I guess it depends if they look the part or not. I was really close with my great-grandma before she passed, so I’ve had some good experiences. We would dance around the house while listening to an old song, “On The Road Again.” It was fun and I miss her. What I learned from the experience is that just because they’re old, it doesn’t mean they’re mean or cranky like portayed by Hollywood. They can be very nice and funny. I met a nice lady named Millie. She was fun to talk to.

When I hear old person, I think of my grandpa. I don’t know how old is “old” but I love how I can just fit in with the people that live in the same building as him. They tell me what they did when they were my age and treat me like their own grand kid and it’s the feeling when someone older than me tells me I did a good job. It’s the best.

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Their roots are touched with graying hairthey’ve lived through drought, pain, and despairthrough their eyes you see no care, they let you watch, unaware.you know not the struggles, the fear, the lies.you know not how much they’ve laughed or cried.From first glance you may think they’d liveddeprived,but from them... stories arise.tales of valor, fame, their football scores falling beneath.You’ll hear of their losses but never defeat.They may seem old and limber now, but with a stern raise of their brow,You may get the chance to see how they are truly alive and proud.

When I hear the word “old person” I think about an old looking person with gray/white hair in a wheel chair. I think at around the age of 80, a person will be known as old. In my life, old people have always been nice to me. If elderly people could move around more, I think they would be more interesting. I learned that old people are fun to talk to.

When I hear the phrase “old person,” I think of someone with a glasses, old plaid shirts tucked in, and a cane. In the amazing experience I had with UB, I got to know many nice, funny and different old people. I got to learn all about where they grew up, what their childhood was like, and what they were like. It was a fantastic experience because we got to meet great people and we got to learn about things my parents couldn’t tell me and my brothers. Today I learned that no matter what your age is you are always able to learn from others no matter what their age is.

When I hear the phrase “old person,” I think of a short little man who wears glasses, plaid shirts, elastic khaki pants and uses a cane or walker. A person may be physically old but is always young at heart. Most of time I spent with my grandparents has been positive. I would bake, watch the Brewers, garden, play cards, and ask them about their lives. On the negative side, my grandfather had Alzheimer’s and would want to go back to where he grew up as a kid and couldn’t remember his family or where is wife was. Seeing him in pain at the end was hardest. Today, I learned that even if you are 101 years old, you are never old. I also learned how life was back then and all the things these people had to go through.

Old, why are there so many old people?

So I’ve been told,

Have you ever stopped to think,

About when they like to wink,

It’s just a friendly gesture to show,

That there is so much more than’t meets the eye,

For there is a lot we need to know,

So why can’t we go up and say why?

They don’t bite, o’ yell, o’ scream...maybe,

But take the chance to learn from them,

It may open up our eyes,

To new things that we will see,

The past, present, and future,

Just take a moment to stop and talk,

For a great adventure unfolds,

When you open up and are told,

About a history that was probably unknown. @

Spring 2013 6 UB Update

Nyob zoo sawv daws! Kuv yog Lisa (Livxam) Yaj, tus Student Advisor uas pab saib, txhawb, thiab qhia yam yuav pab cov tus ntxhais uas muaj lub hom phiaj mus kawm ntawv qib siab. Upward Bound pab cov tub ntxhais hluas nyob hoob 9—12 nrhiav hauv kev taug npaj mus kawm ntawv qib siab.

Peb pab li cas:

♦ Saib xyuas thiab

nrog pab ua home-

work (tutoring)

♦ Coj mus saib cov

tsev ntawv qib siab

hauv WI, MN, thiab Chicago

♦ Sau thiab nrhiav

ntaub ntawv rau npe mus kawm

ntawv qib siab thiab cov ntaub ntawv

thov nyiaj pab mus kawm ntawv

(financial aid & scholarships)

♦ Qhia tej yam uas

yuav pab lawm

xeem ntawv (ACT & PSAT)

♦ Cuv npe rau cov

hoob uas yuav pab npaj lwm yam mus

kawm ntawv qib siab

♦ Thiab ntau yam uas

pab lawm pom, paub npaj, thiab cia

siab rau kev kawm ntawv qib siab.

TAM SIM NO KOJ TUS MENYUAM YUAV TSUM UA DABTSI THIAJ LI PAB TAU NWS TUS KHEEJ:

Txhua leej txhua tus yuav tsum:

∗ Cov tub ntxhais nyob hoob 9 & 10: Kom lawm nco ntsoov rau siab thiab mob siab kawm

ntawv. Yog muaj yam nyuab los y og tsis to taub tus meyuam yuav tsum xyaum nrog tub xibfwb tham qhia thiab noog kev pab. Ua niam txiv txawm yus tsis paub pab lawv saib ntaub ntawm los

yus pab txhawb lawv lus zog. Yam no yog yam lawv vam tshaj.

∗ Cov tub ntxhais nyob hoob 11: Tshuav ib xy oos ntau ces lawm yuav mus kawm ntawv qib siab.

Xy oo no nco ntshoov rau siab kawm ntawv kom tau cov qhab nees zoo tshaj thiab cuv npe mus

xeem daim ACT. Xeem ACT no y og yam ceem tseem tshaj rau lawv xyoo no. Nco tshoov tias lawv cov qhab nees xyoo nod yuav yog cov tsev ntawv qib siab yuav saib txais tus menyuam kawm

ntawv. Yog nws cov qhab nees tsis zoo ces feem ntau lawm yuav tsis txais nws los y og lub tsev kawm ntawv qib siab thiab lwm cov koom haum yuav tsis muab nyiaj pab nws mus kawm ntawv

(scholarships).

∗ Cov tub ntxhais nyob hoob 12: Tsis ntev lawv yuav lad daim diploma. Txhawb koj tus me-

nyuam vim xy oo no tej zaum tsis nyuaj tiam sis muaj ntau yam kev nyuaj siab rau lawv. Txawm

lawm cov tsev kawm ntawv txais tau lawv los tus menyuam yuav tsum mob siab saib ntawv kawm kom tau zoo. Vim tias y og thaum lav daim high school diploma es cov qhab nees tsis zoo cov/lub

tsev kawm ntawv qib siab ntawv muaj feem pauv siab pau siab tsis txais nej tus menyuam.

∗ Caij summer menyuam phad ntawm: Tsis ntev no nej tus/cov menyuam yuav phad ntawv

summer nyob tsev. Txawm lawv tsis mus kawm ntawv lawm lo peb khuj muaj program rau peb cov menyuam tuaj kawm ntawv nram UWL uas y og lub tsev kawm ntawv qib siab hauv La Crosse

no. Peb thov nej ua niam ua txiv pab txhawb nej tus menyuam kom tuaj. Yam tuaj nrog peb ny ob no tsis y og kom lawm tuaj uasi—nws khuj lom zem thiab—tiam sis peb lub hom phiaj yog pab

lawm npaj rau lub xyoo tuaj. Summer no peb pab lawm li cas:

Kawm 4 hoob uas lawmv yuav kawm lub xy oo tuaj: Hoob Lej, Hoob AasNkiv, Hoob Science,

thiab Hoob Kawm Hais Lus Suav/FabKis/Mev. Pom tias cov menyuam tuaj thaum summer tsis poob qab thiab kawm tau ntau thiab zoo zog cov tsis tuaj.

Tuaj nyob pom tsev ntawv qib siab zoo li cas thiab ntsib tej neeg lo y og office uas yuav pab thiab txhawb lawm thaum mus kawm ntawv qib siab.

Ua kev phooj kev ywg nrog lwm cov tub txhais hluas zoo li lawm thiab cov tus ntxhais hluas kawm ntawv qib siab thiaj li muaj kev sib txhawb los y og ua rau lawm mob siab thiab

sib pab kawm ntawv.

Mus ncig thiab saib xyuas cov tsev ntawv qib siab, koom haum , thiab khw nyob nram St.

Paul/Minneapolis.

Yog nej muaj lus noog los yog xav tham txog nej tus menyuam hu rau k uv los tau: (608)738-9876 yog k uv tus xov tooj ntawm tes

Livxam Hais Tias Nej Yuav Tsum Nco Ntsoov...

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Spring 2013 8 UB Update

We are VERY proud of the hard work and dedication shown by these Upward Bound students who will start the next chapter in their life adventure at college this summer or fall! GOOD JOB, GRADUATES!!

Makaela B (Aquinas) ~ Viterbo UnivesityAmanda E (Tomah) ~ Western Technical College

Jason H (Logan) ~ University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Zakary J* (Tomah) ~ South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Gao N L (Logan) ~ University of Wisconsin-La CrosseMai Nue L (Holmen) ~ University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Yer L* (Holmen) ~ University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireAtyanna R (Central) ~ Mississippi Delta Community College

Lakysha R (Logan) ~ Kent State UniversityMatilda S (Logan) ~ University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Selena V* (Central) ~ University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Yer V (Logan) ~ University of Wisconsin-Stout

Larry X* (Holmen) ~ University of Wisconsin-La CrosseLee X* (Holmen) ~ University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Mai Yer (Maggie) X (Holmen) ~ University of Wisconsin-La CrosseChai Y (Holmen) ~ University of Wisconsin-La CrosseFue Y* (Holmen) ~ University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Ka Bao Y* (Central) ~ Viterbo UniversityMa Y (Onalaska) ~ University of Wisconsin-ParksideRowshell Y (Holmen) ~ Western Technical College

* Upward Bound 2013 Bridge student

UB CLASS

OF2013!

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* more *HONORS & AWARDS!!

- from our May 10 Family Potluck! -

ACADMIC IMPROVMENT 2012-1013: Brant A, Dillon B, Cassady D-W, Jason H, Danielle H, xxx Allison J, Hannah K, Gelly K, Gao L, Judy L, xx Mai Nue L, Alexis R, Andrew S, Katie W, Maggie X, Ma Y!

ACADMIC ACHIEVEMENT 2012-1013: Brooke B, Sabrina D, Dan D, Lawrence J, Brittany L, Mai Nou L, Salena L, Judy L, Yer L, Molly M, Celia R, Isabel S, Brandon T, Pa V, Pa Zong V, Selena V, Katie W, Larry X, Lee X, Ka Bao Y!

SENIOR BOOK AWARDS

Lee X ~ Outstanding Academic Achievement

Chai Y ~ Outstanding Academic Improvement

Zak J ~ Outstanding Community Service

Yer L ~ Jonathan Soo Seong Wright Upward Bound Participation Award

birthdays! Kayleigh C (4/7) * Mai Nue L (4/14) Jordyn T (4/22) * Mai See X (4/24) Maggie X (5/1) * Gao Cher Y (5/5) Dillon B (5/8) * Mai Nou L (5/15)

Shelby B (5/19) * Miranda F (5/20)Ma Y (5/25) * Fue Y (5/29)

Atyanna R (6/5) * Hannah K (6/11) Ty D (6/13) * Isabel S & Gary V (6/18)Brooke B (6/20) * Lawrence J (6/28)

Molly M (6/29)

APPLICANTS!We are still looking for a few good 9th grade applicants and many new 8th grade applicants! Students can start their application online at www.uwlax.edu/upbound/applynow.htm

Anyone can apply, but we would especially like to encourage MALES and LA CROSSE students to fill out applications!

UB students - remember - you will earn a bonus stipend for every applicant you refer who completes a UB application and is accepted into the program!

Thank you to Ms. Barb Nelson at Onalaska High School for making sure information about Upward Bound is included in their high school information, including their course guide!

Thanks to Ms. Tammy Hewuse, counselor at Tomah Middle School, for making sure Tomah eighth graders get information about UB at their high school advising meetings! So far this spring, we have received more than 20 applications from Tomah Middle School students!

Remember ... Richard St. John’s

8 Traits Successful People Have in Common

Spring 2013 10 UB Update

Emmanuel Cannady (Central ‘02), who earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UW-L, is the new the Assistant Director for Outreach at the Gender Relations Center at University of Notre Dame.

Shannon Clark (Sparta ‘08) graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in December!

Kari Heal (Holmen ‘08), who attends the University of Wisconsin-Madison, received a 2012-2013 Child Welfare Grant through the University’s School of Social Work.

Hailey McNutt (Tomah ‘09) graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh!

Kyra Lollis (Sparta ‘08) and Daisy Perrigo (Tomah ‘10) were named to the Dean’s List at Viterbo University for the 2012 fall semester.

Peng Sue Yang (Logan ‘05) graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in January!

Mai Se Xiong (Central ‘07) graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in January!

Mai Yia Vang (Central ‘06) will graduate from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in May!

See Vue (Holmen ‘08), a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, was part of a four-person student team that placed fourth in the 2012 Travelers IT Case Competition held in November at Travelers corporate headquarters. Student teams acted as consultants for Travelers and offered technical solutions to a real business problem. Students were responsible for the research and content of their presentation; school sponsors were not allowed to provide input.

Nicole Peth (Tomah ‘08) was named to the Spring 2012 Dean’s List in the College of Professional Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point!

Pa Zau Yang (Holmen ‘09), a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, won a UW-Madison International Academic Programs (IAP) scholarship and will study abroad at Yonsei University in Korea this fall!

Sheng Vue (Holmen ‘07) was one of 24 UW-Stout students awarded scholarships through a National Science Foundation grant for the 2012-13 academic year. The scholarships are part of a National Science Foundation S-STEM grant. S-STEM stands for Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Jasmine Anderson (Central ‘10), a student at Iowa State University, had an article published in the award-winning, student-run community magazine, ETHOS in November. (She’s working on a second article and we’ll post a link when it is done). Read the November article here: ethosmagazine.org/2012/11/cops-know-your-rights/

John Lor (Logan ‘09) is this year’s president for for UW-L’s Hmong Organization Promoting Education (HOPE). Amy Lee (Logan ‘10) is the group’s treasurer. Tou Yang (Holmen ‘11) is the group’s Senator. Chee Lor (Holmen ‘09) is one of the group’s representatives to the Wisconsin Hmong College Coalition.

Tria Xiong (Logan ‘10) was part of a group of UW-L students who organized the first Student Development Conference at UW-L where representatives from UW-L, UW-Stout, UW-River Falls, UW-Superior and UW-Whitewater discussed recruiting and retaining diverse and underrepresented students in teacher education.

Laurie (Finch) Popp (Central ‘89), a Viterbo graduate, recently left her position as a Research Technologist at Mayo Clinic for a new position at the Wisconsin Medical College in Milwaukee.

UB Update 11 Spring 2013

Parents’ PageCollege Prep

At our February Saturday event, the focus was on preparikng for college success. Students are the ones who need to take the right classes, earn high grades, and take all the steps necessary to be accepted, but PARENTS/GUARDIANS have a big role to play in helping students focus on their future at college.

Know the facts! Help your student understand that a college degree will give her or him more options for employment, more choices in career fields, and more chances to earn higher salaries.

Even during economic downturns, those with college or advanced degrees have lower unem-ployment rates and shorter periods of unemployment.

Expect the best! Parents’ expectations for their students’ academic achievement have a profound affect on students’ own expectations. Statistically, most parents of students eligible for Upward Bound are less likely to expect high academic achievement of their students. Parents who do expect high academic achievement will talk with their students about college and its importance, provide and encourage learning opportunities (like UB) outside of school, and share activities with their students.

Prepare for the future! Work with UB to encourage students to learn and practice college level skills. Talk with your students about grades and course scheduling. Encourage students to talk with teachers and counselors about their performance. Discuss the importance of finding the best way in each class to achieve high grades. Encourage participation in Upward Bound and UB summer so your student can enhance college level skills

Avoid avoidable hurdles! You wouldn’t expect your students to win a footrace with blindfolds and big rocks in their shoes! Some changes are sudden and can’t be helped, but consider how changes will affect your student. If your family must move, try to wait until the end of a semester or school year if possible. Students who move just before the end of the semester might lose a whole semester’s worth of credit! In fact any home stress - from food insecurity to troubled adult relations - may have long term academic and health affects on students.

Prepare for the future (2)! Talk with your students about your expectations when they attend college. Stress the importance of attending classes, keeping up with homework, seeking help from campus resources when they need it, and talking with professors with questions or for help. Talk about unhealthy behaviors like drinking and partying and your own expectations of their behavior. It does make a difference! @

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UPWARD BOUND at UW-La Crosse is a U.S. Department of Education program that helps eligible high school students develop the academic skills necessary for success in postsecondary education.

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, founded in 1909, is one of 13 four-year campuses in the University of Wisconsin System. UW-L has hosted the Upward Bound program since 1979. The Upward Bound program and the University are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital and parental status.

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