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2/14/2019 2019 February Newsletter

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February 12, 2019

"You must never befearful about what

you are doing whenit is right."

Rosa Parks

Happy Black History Month from MOSTe! This month (and every month), let us take time to honor the work of those whocame before us and uplift the work being done today to ensure a better life, not only for some, but for all. May we spend timethis Black History Month engaged in mindful remembrance, meaningful discussion and purposeful action.



MLK Jr. Day of Service Event w/ L.A. WorksMOSTe was proud to partner with L.A. Works in a MLK Day of Service on Monday January 21st. L.A. Works is a volunteeraction center that creates hands-on community service projects throughout the Los Angeles area. Along with 1,000 volunteers,MOSTe scholars, mentors and staff engaged in a day of community service at our very own Carver Middle School, and helpedwith beautification projects throughout the school and community.

Bottom left: some of the MOSTe crew next to the piles of trash they and other volunteers collected in the communitysurrounding Carver. Bottom right: the whole MOSTe group posing in front of the LA works sign at the end of the day.

February After-school Workshop: Got Stress? Stress Management Skill BuildingStudents’ stress is usually related to everyday experiences, worries and challenges at school, home, in the community and within their peer group. The purpose of this workshop is to teach our middle school scholars stress management tips in order to help them develop a toolbox to respond to and resolve stress optimizing their ability to achieve academic and personal success.

February USC WorkshopScholars will learn how to become engaged public speakers, gain anunderstanding of their learning styles and optimal study skills, writepersonal statements, and receive tips on health and stressmanagement. We have a phenomenal guest facilitator, Aisha Alfa. Aishais an actor, comedian, host and writer. After retiring from playing soccerprofessionally and overseas in a men's league, Aisha moved back toWinnipeg, Canada where she started her acting training/career. She gotan opportunity to try stand-up comedy and hosting through her actingtraining and all three became pillars of her career. She will work withour scholars on public speaking, storytelling and finding your authenticvoice.

Mentors Work TogetherSecond year mentor, Carrie Tretteen, invited long time mentor,Debbie Robbins, and her mentee Valerie J to the Disney Studioslot over the holiday break for a little visit. Valerie plays violin and



was interested in learning more about the career optionsavailable to musicians in the entertainment world.Carrie shared, "Since I work in music, I invited her to the DisneyStudio Lot where she could see firsthand what part musiciansplay in the industry. She met with one of my colleagues whoexplained how a violinist could make a living. I’m going toconnect her with a few more people who might help answersome of the questions she might have..."

It was a great opportunity for Valerie to explore a potential careerfield and for both mentors to engage with her and learn moreabout each other as well. We love when our mentors and theirmentees get the chance to collaborate and expose MOSTescholars to new and exciting things.

If you would like to share your experience, please send a briefdescription of the event and a photo or two [email protected].

Class of 2019The admissions decisions are coming in sporadically andslowly. But so far MOSTe Scholars have been accepted to thefollowing colleges and universities:

CalState Universities: Channel Islands, Dominguez Hills,Humboldt, Los Angeles, Monterey Bay and Northridge andCalPoly Pomona. Private universities and collegesinclude Juniata, Lycoming, McDaniel, Mount Saint Mary's,University of the Pacific, Woodbury, and Cornell College (IA).

More exciting news: for the first time, three MOSTe Scholarsare among 50 national finalists for the Torch ScholarsProgram at Northeastern University. The Torch Programidentifies "bright students across the country who havealready succeeded against the odds, but who have not yetreached their full academic potential. It is a full-scholarshipprogram for four to five years at Northeastern. All 50 finalistsand an accompanying adult are flown back to Boston onMarch 1 for the Torch Program Interview Day. Ultimately, up to13 scholars will be chosen and notified on April 1. You GoGirls!

Class of 2020All members of the Class of 2020 have been given anaccount on the Magoosh test prep platform to prepare for theSpring SAT and ACT tests. Many in the class are alsoapplying to summer pre-college programs all over the countryand here in Los Angeles. New this year, at the FebruaryWorkshop, the juniors will begin brainstorming and selectingthe four Insight Questions they will answer for the UCApplication and the one prompt they will use for their PersonalStatement for the Common Application. The goal is to have alltheir writing requirements finished by the time the UC andCommon Applications open online on August 1, 2019.



INROADS College Internship Program application is now open!! Why is it a goodidea to apply for this program? "For over four decades, INROADS has helpedbusinesses gain greater access to diverse talent through continuous leadershipdevelopment of outstanding ethnically diverse students and placement of thosestudents in internships at many of North America’s top corporations, firms andorganizations." - INROADS

One of our MOSTe alumna, Yosselin Melgar, as well as one of our formermentors, Rosie Perez, both were INROADS interns. This is what Yosselin had tosay about it: "This is a great program to get your foot in the door of CorporateAmerica. They have all kinds of partnerships and MOSTe girls can be placedanywhere in the corporate structure – from HR to Finance to Marketing to Legal.The program also teaches really invaluable professional skills. I did it and so didRosie. I got my big first internship at Mattel through them and got paid really well.We should definitely encourage all of our girls to apply because corporateAmerica has a whole gamut of opportunities and can accommodate all sorts ofcareer interests. They can apply as early as freshmen year of college."

Click here to learn more and to apply.

On Saturday, February 2nd, MOSTe college students, alumnae and Yalegraduates had the privilege of hearing from not one, but twopowerhouse change makers at the third event in our "Meet the ChangeMakers" series. What initially was meant as an opportunity to honorone individual, turned into a wonderfully insightful and inspiringconversation between Araceli Campos, Executive Director of theMiguel Contreras Foundation and Chair of the LA County Women &Girls Initiative and MOSTe alumna and fellow Yale graduate, MarisolLeon, Deputy Attorney General for the California Department ofJustice.

Together, they engaged in an honest discussion about their individualjourneys, the obstacles they faced along the way, offered advice forwhat to do in the face of adversity and emphasized the importance ofself-care along the way to achieving your dreams.

Thank you to both Ms. Campos and Ms. Leon for taking the time tospeak at this event and for all that you do within your communities tomake a difference and effect positive change. You are trulyinspirations.

ActivitiesMOSTe mentors! Looking for fun and interesting activities for you and your mentee(s)? You've come to the right place. Inaddition to the monthly activity email, you can also check the newsletter for event ideas.

MuseumThe Annenberg Space for Photography is a great place to visit.Although currently closed for installation, its next program isquickly approaching. "Photoville — the largest annual

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photographic event in New York City — is heading to LosAngeles for the first time in its seven-year history! April 26-28& May 2-5, 2019. Annenberg Space for PhotographyPresents Photoville LA,created and produced by UnitedPhoto Industries, will feature exhibitions in repurposedshipping containers, photo cubes, and lightboxes that willcreate a festival atmosphere with multiple galleries forAngelenos to explore." If you and your mentee(s) areinterested, be sure to register sooner rather than later asspace fills up quickly. The Museum is free (some programshave nominal fees) and parking on weekends is a flat rate of$1.50 with validation at the Museum.

LibraryExplore L.A. museums and attractions through this excitingpartnership between the Los Angeles Public Library andlocal cultural institutions. Log in to Discover & Go with yourLos Angeles Public Library (LAPL) card and reserve freeor low-cost passes to participating organizations. Thisprogram is available to Los Angeles residents 18 and overwith an LAPL card in good standing. Need a librarycard? Get one for free.

EventWorking Dreams is preparing for their 6th Annual Glitz andGlam Prom Event on Saturday, March 30th. Every year,this great event helps young women in foster care finddresses and other must-haves for their prom night.Visit this site to learn more and register. Want to go as aMOSTe group? Contact [email protected].

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