It is important for each Upward Bound student and parent to understand importance of following the pre-college curriculum. The pre-college curriculum required for students who plan to attend colleges in the state of Kentucky. Students who do not follow the pre-college curriculum must take remedial courses in college. If you have not taken any of these courses, please notify your Upward Bound Academic Advisor and see your Guidance Counselor before it is too late.

During the summer, Upward Bound students voted upon their new officers for the 2009-2010 school years. These students are named as followed:

President Christopher Murphy Senior, Franklin County High School

Vice President Sandra Amponsah Junior, Franklin County High School

Secretary Sophia Bellamy Sophomore, Frankfort High School

Treasurer Gill Finley Sophomore, Franklin County High School

Sgt-at-Arms Thamara Pires Sophomore, Franklin County High School

Congratulations to these students. We are excited to have you a part of this year's leadership team. We expect great things from each of you. UPWARD BOUND

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Fall 2009

Greetings UB Family,

Wow! Fall is here and winter is right around the corner. All memories of our summer New York trip are deeply stored away for stories to pass on. Now, it's time to focus and buckle down or you will find yourself behind in your classes.

Please do not take these opportunities Upward Bound provides for granted, these investments are made to help you secure your greatest opportunities- completing high school and enrolling into college.

As director, I ask you to strive, push and do your best in your classes and take advantage of the tutoring offered to help you to get the grades you need to get into college. Don't forget your accomplishments are our accomplishments and your failure; so let us continue to work together!

let us continue to work together!

Any parent who is interested in going back to school to complete your college degree can call our office. We will gladly help you make the proper contacts to propel you forth with your educational goals.

Remember, you are somebody and you can do all things. Please feel free to call the office at anytime and ask for help, we are here for you! Your Director, Gill Finley Mr. Gill Finley 502-597-6935

This past summer Upward Bound students traveled to New York City, the Big Apple! Students had many opportunities to visit popular sites such as the Statue of Liberty, Apollo Theater, American Museum of Natural History, Trump Tower, Central Park, St. John's University and a host of other sites. The students also attended the Broadway musical "In the Heights." Upward Bound

students also attended a taping of BET's 106& Park where they represented Kentucky State University and received national television coverage.

Several UB students also received the opportunity to meet celebrities such as rapper Jay-Z, basketball player Ron Artest, and comedian/late night host Jimmy Fallon. Upward Bound is pleased to provide wonderful educational and cultural experiences for its students.

October was a pretty busy month for Upward. Students traveled to the University of Cincinnati for a college tour and admission informational. Several of the students were pretty impressed with the University and decided to put it on its their potential colleges and universities to attend in the future.

In addition, Upward Bound took its students to a regional college fair held at the University of Kentucky. Students received the opportunity to visit at least 200 colleges and universities from across the United States. These students learned a great deal of academic and admission information from these institutions.