PFF Newsletter: Summer 2006 Wrap-Up

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Fall 2006

The end of Summer 2006 wraps up our 11th summer of programming. CHANGE is the keyword of this newsletter. We have more students now than ever before, more non profit partners, a change in the way we do year round programming, and new staff. Read on to find out more about each of these exciting new occurrences.


Seniors Lakia (Highland Springs) and Tiera (George Wythe)
 check out a fish tank on a tour of Mary Baldwin College.

STUDENT NEWS

Senior Alvin, of Highland Springs High School, will travel to Europe in January 2007 as part of his Model UN program. He will attend The Hague International Model United Nations Conference at the Congress Center in Den Haag, Netherlands.  Before leaving Holland, he will spend a day in Amsterdam touring the canals and seeing the Anne Frank House. Next he'll travel to Bad Homburg, Germany to stay with a host family and attend an International School for a couple of days. Lastly, he will go to Paris for three days of sightseeing.


Alvin, this summer on a college tour

STUDENTS

The program is bigger than ever. 40 students graduated from PFF this summer.
In Level 2 we currently have 44 Juniors
In Level 3 we currently have 49 Seniors

100% of the Class of 2006 matriculated to college

Name High School College Attending Company Where They Interned
Shanika John Marshall Meredith College Capital One
Kellye Meadowbrook James Madison University Lakewood Manor Retirement Community
Jaleesa Thomas Jefferson University of Virginia LandAmerica Financial Group
Chelsea John Marshall Pennsylvania State University Maymont
Marcus Richmond Community North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University Saxon Mortgage
Curtis Thomas Jefferson Christopher Newport University Hunton & Williams
Jesse Highland Springs North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University Capital One
Brittiany John Marshall North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University Commonwealth Underwriters, LTD
Vernita Huguenot James Madison University LandAmerica Financial Group
Ashley G Huguenot Virginia State University Capital One
Tiffani H Highland Springs North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University Capital One
Dionne Huguenot Virginia Commonwealth University World Access
Andrew Huguenot James Madison University Performance Food Group
Essence Open High Virginia Commonwealth University Markel Corporation
Corey Richmond Community Temple University Ukrop's Supermarkets
Aaron Thomas Jefferson Virginia Commonwealth University Colony Insurance
Zachary Thomas Jefferson James Madison University McGuire Woods LLP
Brian Huguenot University of Virginia Ironworks Consulting
Ernest Huguenot James Madison University Boys & Girls Club
Shandrilya Huguenot Howard University Community Idea Stations
Shavonte George Wythe University of Virginia BB&T/Scott & Stringfellow
Joshua L Highland Springs Winston-Salem State University Saxon Mortgage
Amber Highland Springs Howard University McGuire Woods LLP
Tiffany N Highland Springs Old Dominion University Posh Tots
Ashley P Huguenot North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University Affinion Loyalty Group
Shabrina Richmond Community University of Virginia Capital One
Hope Open High Mary Baldwin College Lakewood Manor Retirement Community
Erica Henrico James Madison University Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges
Sean Franklin Military James Madison University Markel Corporation
Shannon Huguenot University of Virginia Saxon Mortgage
Laticia Highland Springs University of Miami Capital Center LLC
Bridgette Open High Virginia Commonwealth University Comcast Cable Communications
Derrick Highland Springs Randolph-Macon College Comcast Cable Communications
Joshua W Huguenot Morehead State University Brandywine Realty Trust
Carlissa Hermitage Mary Baldwin College Consolidated Bank & Trust
Mario Thomas Jefferson Virginia Commonwealth University William Byrd Community House
Charles Highland Springs Hampden Sydney College Virginia Department of Education
April John Marshall University of Virginia Richmond Times-Dispatch
Ming Ming Richmond Community University of Virginia Capital One
Saadia Richmond Community James Madison University Wachovia Insurance Services

VEST ACCOUNT UPDATE

Students have Virginia 529 savings accounts set up for them through the Virginia College Savings Plan.

The Class of 2006 saved $78,324.80 in their 3 years in the program. That's an increase of almost 50% in their savings in less than a year.

With the company matches, that means our seniors go off to college with a collective, $148,197.71 !

IMPRESSIVE!

NEW FACES

As you know, Partnership hired a new Director of Programs at the beginning of the summer.

Charleita M. Richardson joined Partnership for the Future as the Director of Programs in late June, 2006.  She is a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School in Richmond, VA, Randolph-Macon College (BA in Accounting), and Strayer University (MBA in Management).  Following graduation from Randolph-Macon, Charleita joined DuPont to work as an Accounting Analyst.  She has also been employed with GE Financial Assurance as an Internal Auditor.  In 2004, Charleita chose to leave the finance field to pursue her passion of working with young people.  At that time, she became employed with the City of Richmond and coordinated the youth job-readiness & certification efforts for the Human Services Commission.  Immediately preceding PFF, Charleita worked with Capital Area Workforce Investment Board as the Youth Program Manager for the seven surrounding counties (Charles City, Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover, Goochland, New Kent, and Powhatan).  She is pleased to be a part of Partnership for the Future and looks forward to the wonderful things to come.

NEW PROGRAMMING SETUP

Our year round programming has been revised to better address the needs of our students. PFF recognizes our students are busy with various school and community activities. The programming expands on the following two guiding principles:

  • Risk is fundamental for growth, and PFF will provide opportunities for students to stretch their comfort zones in order to build self-confidence.
  • PFF seeks to find "teachable moments" and new and different ways to expose our students to opportunity.

Students will be engaged in career exploration, cultural events, leadership opportunities, and personal development activities.

Some activities planned for the Fall:
Activity Development Areas
IMAX Fighter Pilot movie and discussion  Empowerment and Goal Setting
Chick-fil-A Dodgeball Tournament Teambuilding and Teamwork
Pumpkin Palooza to benefit The Faison School for Autism Creativity, Community Service
The Giving Heart's Community Thanksgiving Community Service, Leadership
VMFA Wearable Art Show Career Exploration in the Arts

In addition, PFF has brought on 12 new non-profit business sponsors, allowing more of our students to see varying work environments.