ACC Upward Bound Recognition Dinner
ACC Upward Bound Recognition Dinner
The Alvin Community College Upward Bound program took a moment to celebrate student achievement during their annual recognition dinner on July 23.
Upward Bound seeks to motivate low-income and/or potential first-generation college students and help them develop the skills they need to complete secondary education and succeed at the postsecondary educational institution of their choice. The purpose of the program is to build confidence and self-esteem, while providing the necessary tools and guidance to foster academic success.
“So many good things have happened this year,” said Robert Sanchez, Upward Bound director. “This is magic brought to life.”
The federally-funded program is created by the Department of Education and works with Alvin High School students. Upward Bound students receive tutoring for their classes; take campus tours of Texas colleges; participate in academic and athletic competitions as well as receive help applying for college and financial aid.
During the recognition dinner, a panel of students talked about how the program prepared them to succeed in college. The panel featured Marisol Garcia, Jesus Delapaz and Yaremy Rojano.
“The most memorable part of this program was making new friends and meeting new people,” said Rojano.
De La Paz said Upward Bound was an important experience that helped him move forward with his education by taking on more challenging courses.
“It has impacted by academic growth in a positive way,” he said. “That has helped me and do better.”
Upward Bound students were honored for their academic achievement during the annual recognition dinner on July 23.
Upward Bound seeks to motivate low-income and/or potential first-generation college students and help them develop the skills they need to complete secondary education and succeed at the postsecondary educational institution of their choice. The purpose of the program is to build confidence and self-esteem, while providing the necessary tools and guidance to foster academic success.
“So many good things have happened this year,” said Robert Sanchez, Upward Bound director. “This is magic brought to life.”
The federally-funded program is created by the Department of Education and works with Alvin High School students. Upward Bound students receive tutoring for their classes; take campus tours of Texas colleges; participate in academic and athletic competitions as well as receive help applying for college and financial aid.
During the recognition dinner, a panel of students talked about how the program prepared them to succeed in college. The panel featured Marisol Garcia, Jesus Delapaz and Yaremy Rojano.
“The most memorable part of this program was making new friends and meeting new people,” said Rojano.
De La Paz said Upward Bound was an important experience that helped him move forward with his education by taking on more challenging courses.
“It has impacted by academic growth in a positive way,” he said. “That has helped me and do better.”
Upward Bound students were honored for their academic achievement during the annual recognition dinner on July 23.
