Showing posts with label Student Profile. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Student Profile. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Student Profile- Renell Henry



Renell Henry is the student profile of the week! Renell is a junior at Eisenhower High School and is a very excellent student. He is so outstanding that he has been accepted into two summer programs at Texas Christian University Camp College and the University of Texas at Austin McCombs Future Executive Academy. Congrats to Renell!

  • Why did you join College Forward?
    • To get assistance with standardized tests and applying to college.
  • What do you love most about the organization?
    • The coaches.
  • What is the best quality in your College Forward coach?
    • My coach is Coach Trey and I like his personality and his positivity.
  • What school do you want to attend and what are you planning to major in?
    • Baylor and as of right now I am undecided on the major.
  • Do you have any hobbies or talents?
    • Football.
  • What advice would you give to future coaches?
    • To get to know your students on a personal level so you can assist them better.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Student Profile- Kishon Joseph

Sterling High School Junior Student Kishon Joseph
Kishon Joseph is the student profile of the week! He is a junior at Baytown Sterling High School and is a very active student within his school and neighborhood community. He is a part of the Sterling High School Band, Key Club, and Student Council and he also volunteers at his church and the American Red Cross. Three cheers for Kishon!

Here is our interview with our star student:
  • Why did you join College Forward?
    • I joined College Forward because I knew it would be one more way to help me get into college.
  • What do you love about the organization?
    • It gives you opportunities to learn more about college that many kids don't have.
  • What is the best quality in your College Forward coach?
    • My coach Qiji is very knowledgeable about colleges and gets my confidence up when I think I can't get into one of them.
  • What school are you planning to attend next year and what are you going to major in?
    • I plan on attending Texas A&M University College Station while majoring in pre-vet.
  • Do you have any hobbies or talents?
    • I love to play basketball and I am a great saxophone player.
  • What advice would you give to future coaches?
    • Have a lot of fun with the kids.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Student Profile- Joseph Martin

Eisenhower Senior Joseph Martin
Joseph Martin is the student profile of the week! He is a senior at Eisenhower High School and is excited to attend college this fall. Joseph has one of the best College Forward attendance records amongst the Eisenhower seniors and on top of his College Forward participation he is also involved in Technology Student Association, International Culture Club, and Band. He also dedicates much of his time volunteering as he has completed 300 volunteer hours at the after school program at Shotwell Academy. Three cheers for Joseph!!!

Here is the interview we had with our star student:

  • Why did you join College Forward?
    • Because I felt that it was a great opportunity to better myself and to better prepare myself for college.
  • What do you love most about the organization?
    • The fact that it gives you help in the college process and it follows you up until you get a bachelor's degree
  • What is the best quality in your College Forward coach?
    • My coach is Natalie and I like that she is friendly, energetic, and helpful.
  • What school are you planning to attend next year and what are you going to major in?
    • I am going to attend Texas A&M University- College Station! Gig' em! And I am going to major in Computer Science.
  • Do you have any hobbies or talents?
    • I am a work out fanatic. Currently I am trying out Insanity Asylum and it is definitely a wear and tear on your body.
  • What advice would you give to future coaches?
    • Have fun and do the best you can to make your future students feel comfortable around you.