Hi Everyone!
Last week was very eventful. The SEAD leadership came to visit us at RHS last Thursday! I had the honor to meet several of the parents, as well as the elusive Miss Kayla. I was also able to see Cam at work at Hanneford’s as a bagger. He bagged the candy and soda we bought for the event, though he himself could not be there due to work. (Best bagger ever!) Overall the dinner was very successful. Jay, Danise, Jenni and Katy presented information on financial aid, SEAD III, college readiness and resources at Raymond. Several alumni of the SEAD-Raymond program, Tayler and Brianna, also attended the dinner. These young women shared many insights regarding college planning and growing up in general. I was glad to meet them and learn that they considered SEAD to be an important part of their journey. I am also going to give myself a pat on the back for ordering the food. Word on the street: it was delicious. Thank you Fremont House of Pizza (which didn’t serve pizza…)!
Last Saturday, I also proctored a practice SAT test for the Reach High Scholars. I tried to tempt the SEAD scholars to come with bribery of an Applebee’s lunch afterwards, and of course benefits for their college readiness. Alas, only Miss Jade came to the practice. I’m so proud of Jade for getting up so early on a Saturday morning, especially since she had stayed quite late at school the day before working on her Dartmouth Bound application. So congratulations, Jade, for completing the application and the practice test! Even though only one scholar came to the practice, I could not renegade on my promise of food. Jade and I had the first SEAD event of the spring at the Tuckaway Tavern. (No worries, no alcohol involved, though it was a “tavern”.) We had delicious seafood! Be jealous other SEAD scholars. (Of course, don’t be too jealous, I will be holding another practice SAT test on April 25th, and if you come to that one, I promise the same treatment!)
Thanks everyone for an awesome week.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Intern,
Zan
Jade reluctantly agreed to be in this picture with me. Hooray for Jade for wonderful work all around this week!
