UPWARD BOUND Kentucky State University ASB Room 519 400 East Main Street Frankfort, KY 40601

ACT test prep and essay writing workshop Location: Hathaway Hall Auditorium Time: 10-12:00p.m.

Students will participate in a workshop rendered by a KAPLAN representative on ACT test taking tips as well as participate in a workshop on how to write effective college admission essays.*Due to technical issues, this workshop topic and location may change. We will give each student and parent advance notification of any cancelation.

Location: Hathaway Hall Auditorium Meet and Greet is from 9-12 p.m. Come meet Upward Bound participants from 2013-1960s. Listen to the discussion of the importance of TRIO programs and how lives were changed through KSU's Upward Bound program. We will also have a presentation from Kentucky State University's Office of Admissions, Office of Financial Aid, and other KSU departments. Any parent desiring to return to school is encouraged to attend this event as well. Refreshments will be provided. For more information about Kentucky State University, please enter this link into your search engine: http://www.kysu.edu/

Campbellsville University academic presentation/campus tour Drop off/Pick up location: Exum gymnasium Drop off time: 8:00 a.m. Pick up time: 6:30 p.m.

Students will tour Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, KY. They will also learn of the University's various majors/minors, special programs, clubs and organizations and financial aid/scholarship opportunities. For more information about Campbellsville, enter this link into your search engine: http://www.campbellsville.edu/*Pick up time for this event is subject to change.

Eastern Kentucky University's Preview Day Drop off/Pick Up location: Exum gymnasium Drop off/Pick Up time: 7:30a.m. Pick Up time: 4:00p.m. Students will participate in a variety of educational workshops presented by Eastern Kentucky University. They will also learn of the University's various majors/minors, special programs, clubs and organizations and financial aid/scholarship opportunities. For more information about EKU, ente this link into your search engine: http://www.eku.edu. *Pick up time for this event is subject to change.

KHEAA Financial Aid presentation Location: Hathaway Hall Auditorium Time: 10-11:30a.m. Summer Gortney, KHEAA representative, will discuss the state of financial aid as well as the various financial aid available to students and parents.

Service Learning Activity: Upward Bound sponsors a Christmas party for the King Center children Location: Exum gymnasium Time: 10-12:00p.m. Come support our UB students as they host a party for the students of the King Center. Students will provide games, refreshments, and activities for the students.

Come support our UB students as they host a party for the students of the King Center. Students will provide games, refreshments, and activities for the students.

Upward Bound seniors are responsible for creating committees and facilitating the committees and activities. All UB students are encouraged to participate.

*Tutoring will begin the month of October. More information will be provided soon.* SENIOR MEETINGS

Thursday, August 29th -4:30-6:00p.m. Thursday, September 19th—4:30-6:00p.m. Thursday, October 10th—4:30-6:00p.m. Thursday, November 7th—4:30-6:00p.m. Thursday, December 5th—4:30-6:00p.m. Thursday, December 12th -Professional Development Dinner for seniors--4:30-6:00p.m. Location: TBA and decided upon by seniors.

All Senior meetings are mandatory. They are designed to assist students in reviewing, preparing, applying, and selecting their college choices and make a final decision. These meetings are very important and helpful to all seniors. Please be sure your child attends.

Alysa Weaver stated, “Robotics class kept me busy and I learned a lot; I really enjoyed the Robotics Competition.” “I really enjoyed working with my teammate as well as interacting with the students from GO-College.”

If you would have told me five years ago that I would be the Interim Director of Upward Bound at Kentucky State University, I would have laughed. Fast forward to June of 2013 and I was thrust into the position. Yes, it was a challenge, but it was not overwhelming because of the following: 1) Faith in God. 2) Faith in my co-workers. 3) Faith in myself. 4) Faith that others had in me.

When the Upward Bound and GO College Robotics competition took place Monday July 29, 2013, we had one of our very own students become the Champ with his “Green Machine Exhibit.” Upward Bound is proud to acknowledge Matt Goodwin, who represented amazingly well, with the G.M.E. at the Robotics competition. Upward Bound had two additional students, Madelyn Holloway and Heather Stamper, who received 3rd place recognition for “The Claw” robot.

There are various definitions for faith but the foundation of it all is belief. I had to believe in a Power Higher than Myself in order to carry out the assignments of this position which included two college readiness programs. I had to believe in my co-workers work ethic and commitment to get things done. I had to believe in myself and my ability to navigate Upward Bound during the most challenging period of the year, the summer component. Lastly, there were other people who believed in me; people who believed that I could accomplish the tasks and fulfill the role. I could not let them down.

We are so proud of all of you. Congrats to GO College for their hard work and participation, as well. Upward Bound would like to thank the parents who volunteered and showed their support. Lastly, Upward Bound would like to give Mr. Hancock and his staff a huge “thank you” for teaching the students and helping them with their robot exhibits throughout the summer program.

Coupled with my passion for the students, parents, and TRIO, I was determined to navigate the program during a transitional period. Even though we all endured a few bumps in the road, we made it and had a successful summer component! The moral of the story is that it is important to have faith. During stable times and times of uncertainty, have faith.

Faith in the following: a Higher Power, those around you, yourself, and those who believe in you. The staff of Upward Bound believes in you. I believe in you. However, going forth throughout the year, the question you must ask is: Do I believe in myself? If you are shaky with the answer to that question remember: 1) You are somebody. 2) You can do ALL things. 3) Respect (even towards yourself) is mandatory and not an option.