tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2078850845387615852024-02-02T11:33:51.761-08:00Elizabeth Edwards Foundation News & EventsThe Elizabeth Edwards Foundation News & EventsThe Elizabeth Edwards Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679890930791889476noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-207885084538761585.post-52705328592038325352018-05-29T08:18:00.003-07:002018-05-29T08:30:44.803-07:00Celebrating Elizabeth: Brunch with Jennifer Palmieri & Cate Edwards<br />
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first fundraiser. <strong><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; margin: 0px;">Please
join us on Sunday, June 24 at Royale in Raleigh for brunch and conversation
with Elizabeth's close friend Jennifer Palmieri, former White House
Communications Director and author of "Dear Madame President," and
Elizabeth's daughter Cate.</span></strong> In addition to hearing from
Jennifer and Cate, former Elizabeth Fellow, Duke University student Samantha
Messie, and her mentor, Paula Malzone, will share how the Elizabeth
Fellows program made a difference in their lives. Visit our </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-elizabeth-brunch-with-jennifer-palmieri-cate-edwards-tickets-46524541155"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: blue;">Eventbrite page</span></span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;"> to purchase
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I made new friends who were from all different parts of North Carolina. I also loved this workshop where we got to design an app and present it to the group. Our app focused on helping high school students to find mentors online to get help with college preparation. Basically do what counselors would normally do but the mentors would have more time to help us. We also added a feature for different languages which was important for us to include.</div>
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I learned to feel more confident about myself and my opinions. You shouldn't be afraid of saying how you feel about a particular thing. If people don't agree with you, you need to explain your view to others. I also learned that it is important to keep up with current events and what is happening around us.</div>
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I have shared what I learned there with my friends. I also told them that they need to make sure to take advantage of opportunities like this conference. It helps me learn and grow as a person and be more ready for the real world.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">My favorite thing about school is that you have a voice, you can choose the classes you want take and the clubs you want join or even start. My interest outside of school is learning about animals for example, how they live,what they eat and how they communicate certain emotions. Advice I would give to a younger high school student is a social life isn't important if the people you socialize with do not help you or impact you in a positive way. The most rewarding part about being in this program is being able to educate myself on what's out there in life for me study or be apart of and bettering myself for college. My eventual college and career goals is to go to NC State, go to vet school and become a successful veterinarian. Also, I hope I am going to travel to other countries to help sick or hurt wild animals. Something about me you wouldn't know about me Is that I'm very crafty I can sew, draw and etc. Also, I wanted to be a artist or fashion designer when I was in elementary school. </span>The Elizabeth Edwards Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679890930791889476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-207885084538761585.post-76169452117675190242016-12-02T07:02:00.002-08:002016-12-02T07:02:45.490-08:00November Fellows Spotlight!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">"Don't give up! Even though things might seem hard in school at the time or your grades aren't looking how you want, just hold in there and try harder. Don't give up or try to find short cuts out of you situation. Instead stay put and and find ways to make the best out of your situation."</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I get support from my mentor and learn new information in the meetings. </span></div>
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The most rewarding part of this program is the difference
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I'm an avid fan of Turtles in general, and think they're
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The Elizabeth Edwards Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679890930791889476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-207885084538761585.post-73681694941614588842016-02-23T10:42:00.000-08:002016-02-23T10:42:41.632-08:00Fellow's February Spotlight, Sophomore Genessis Henriquez <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Elizabeth Edwards Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679890930791889476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-207885084538761585.post-26319950547520746322016-01-27T08:04:00.006-08:002016-01-27T08:04:59.885-08:00Fellow's Spotlight, Junior Samantha Messie! <div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
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<b>Desired Career</b>: <span style="font-size: 12.8px;">I would like to do something in medicine maybe dentistry or anesthesiology, but that is not set in stone.</span></div>
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<b>Where do you want to attend college?</b> <span style="font-size: 12.8px;">I want to go up north somewhere. Some of my DREAM schools are NYU, Georgetown, and Columbia. If I stay here then UNC Chapel Hill.</span></div>
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<b>What do you like best about being in the Elizabeth Edwards Fellow Program? </b><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">I like getting extra information about things to do to prepare for college. I also like the cool opportunities that we get like summer and enrichment programs. </span></div>
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<b>What do you like best about having a mentor?</b> <span style="font-size: 12.8px;">My mentor is AMAZING. She's an adult that I feel comfortable talking to about problems and she's very connected. She knows people who know people who know people and she's willing to help me meet them. She encourages me and just listens when I need to talk.</span></div>
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The Elizabeth Edwards Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679890930791889476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-207885084538761585.post-92229174394883585322015-12-21T06:53:00.005-08:002015-12-21T06:58:17.971-08:002015 Elizabeth Fellows Year in Review!<div class="MsoNormal">
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big year for the Elizabeth Edwards Foundation.
We welcomed 11 new sophomores into the fellows program for a grand total
of 27 Elizabeth fellows. This is the biggest
group of fellows to date! Additionally,
the inaugural class, who started the program back in 2012, graduated high school
in May, and 6 fellows entered college in the fall. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">We also
welcomed back 6 volunteer mentors from the 2014-15 school year, and recruited
18 new mentors, for a total of 24 wonderful mentors who support the fellows in
the program.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Finally, in the past year,
we completed 65 program hours engaging in activities and discussions around
life skills, college prep, and academic development, visited 7 different
colleges in North Carolina, and engaged in 75 hours of community service throughout
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We have
accomplished a lot this year. Through
all the ups and downs, joys and challenges, what stands out are our experiences
together. Just like Elizabeth Edwards believed in the
power of people to support each other and to lift each other up, so the Elizabeth
Fellows program stands as a community of students, mentors, and families who help one another, provide each other with new opportunities, and help fellows discover their passions, and reach their goals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Farm. I like hands- on activities that
help other people. I also liked leading
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girls said no, I stepped up to do it. It
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I really value and appreciate about the program is how I am given the gift of
getting to know such awesome high school students who are motivated to succeed!
These teenagers are passionate, hardworking, and committed individuals that
truly act as role models to their peers. In the short time that I've been a
part of this program, I've seen this leadership not only in my own mentee, but
also at the events I've attended with her cohorts. This is such a unique
program that gives benefits to both the mentor and mentee relationship. I am
thankful to be a part of this program heading into the New Year!!” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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loved going to Washington D.C. I really enjoyed visiting the Capitol, going on
the paddle boats, and watching Shear Madness. Oh, and the restaurants were
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It’s always fun. Now I am friends
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I have been so impressed with her ease and maturity in dealing with this
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I loved being around the other fellows in different grades. I also really enjoyed visited colleges like
ECU and NC A&T, because it gave me a feel of where I wanted to go to
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through the Art Museum and seeing Jénaŷa enjoy the art work, and take her time
to take in the meaning and significance of each piece is one of the memories I
cherish the most. Our appreciation for art, music, and film are huge
similarities which we share. It is important to see the connections that the
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The Elizabeth Edwards Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679890930791889476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-207885084538761585.post-1700496455813400482015-12-16T10:13:00.001-08:002015-12-16T10:14:50.730-08:00December Fellows Spotlight!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Elizabeth Edwards Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679890930791889476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-207885084538761585.post-24028113566106700672015-12-02T10:44:00.001-08:002015-12-02T10:44:25.863-08:00November Fellows Spotlight! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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including, but not limited to: picking out clothes, buying clothes, choosing
accessories or shoes, reading fashion magazines, watching TV shows involving
fashion, joining fashion websites, stalking fashion bloggers and reblogging
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program gives me the support I need and makes me feel even more hopeful about
my future. I love the guidance that I receive from Sarah and her lessons and
all of the new things I learn about achieving goals and success!</span></div>
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someone who can keep me on the right track and who guides me through the steps
I need to take in order to reach my goals in life. Azia is like a sister,
because not only do we talk about college- related topics, but we also talk
about life and how to deal with issues that come our way. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The Elizabeth Edwards Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679890930791889476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-207885084538761585.post-59902311340504428462015-11-13T08:35:00.002-08:002015-11-13T08:36:45.041-08:00You’ve Applied to College. Now What?<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
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Congratulations!
You’ve officially submitted your college applications! You should feel proud and relieved, like a
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Well, four things can occur. One, you can be accepted into the college. If this happens, you have until May 1<sup>st</sup>
to make a decision whether to enroll or not.
You can visit the college again, talk to current students and faculty,
and wait to see what kinds of scholarships of financial aid packages you’ll get
to help you decide whether or not to attend.
Just make sure not to miss the deadline to send in your deposit. You don’t want your spot going to someone
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Second, you can be rejected from the college. In that case there is nothing much you can
do. While you can always try to call the
admissions office and inquire as to why you were rejected, most won’t offer you
a specific reason. They’ll most likely
tell you that they had a very competitive applicant pool and there were just not
enough spots for everyone. If this
happens, it’s okay! Look at the other
schools you’ve applied to and what they offer.
You can have a great experience wherever you go. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Third, you may be waitlisted. If you are put on a waitlist it means that
you are on the college’s radar but you are not their first option. Thus, if enough students who are offered
admission, decline to accept, colleges will go to their waitlist to build the
incoming class. If you are put on the
waitlist, you can usually find out if the college has gone to their waitlist to
accept students in the past. You can
also call the college and reaffirm that you want to remain on the list, and you
will accept if you are offered a spot. You could also follow up with a letter emphasizing how
much you want to go there and any new information that might improve your
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Fourth, you may be deferred. If you are applying Early Decision or Early
Action, this means that your application goes back in the pool for regular
decision applicants, and it will be reassessed at that time. If you are applying regular decisions, and
get deferred, it may mean that the admissions office needs more information
before making their final decision. This
could be missing information from you application, or additional test scores or
final course grades. If you are
deferred, call the admissions office to find out as much as you can about the
reason. Your guidance counselor can also
make a phone call to find out any additional information that may improve your
chances of getting in. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Whether you are accepted, denied, waitlisted, or
deferred, make sure you are on top of things with getting your deposit in or
sending in additional information. Even
if you don’t get into your first choice school, your college experience is what
you make out of it. You’ll have a great
experience no matter what college you choose as long as you are open to it. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Source: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Acing-College-Application-Maximize-Admission/dp/0345498925">Acing
the College Application</a> by Michele A. Hernández, Ed.D. <o:p></o:p></div>
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It's Throwback Thursday! Let's catch up with fellow Jackie Green!<br />
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<i><b>What school are you currently attending?</b></i> Wake Tech. I plan to transfer to North Carolina State in 2 years to study Biology.<br />
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<i><b>What are your eventual career plans?</b></i> I would like to become a veterinarian.<br />
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I am taking Pre Calculus, English, US History, and a College Transfer Course. My favorite is English because I love the professor. She is very understanding and provides us with help and resources at the school to help improve our grade in the course. <br />
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<b><i>What is the biggest difference between high school and college?</i></b> Having the freedom and flexibility to choose my classes and when I take them. I also sometimes get out of class early which never happened in high school!<br />
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<b><i>What is your favorite part about being in college?</i></b> I love taking responsbility for my studies and finances. I got a job at a kennel, and I'm learning how to manage my time between school, work, and a social life. <br />
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<br />The Elizabeth Edwards Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679890930791889476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-207885084538761585.post-19164687683964315622015-10-27T08:53:00.000-07:002015-10-27T08:54:12.194-07:00October Fellows Spotlight!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Elizabeth Edwards Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679890930791889476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-207885084538761585.post-55322602268156725282015-10-22T10:28:00.004-07:002015-11-05T10:47:58.059-08:00Catching Up With Our Freshmen College Fellows! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Check out what one our fellows from the first inaugural fellows class is up to in college!!!<br />
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<b><i>Name</i></b>: J'Nyce Poe<br />
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<b><i>What college are you attending?</i></b> I am a freshman at North Carolina Central University<br />
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<i><b>What are you studying?</b></i> I am majoring in Business and getting a minor in Psychology<br />
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<b><i>How do you like your classes?</i></b> I love my classes. I am taking 15 credit hours and making all A's and B's. I especially like my History and Intro. to Geography class. I'm really getting to know my teachers and attending office hours so they know me.<br />
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<b><i>What else have you been involved with on campus?</i></b> I am involved with the Nixon Thorpe Psychology Club, the Eagle Sisters, and Gospel Choir. I also work at the Music Library.<br />
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<b><i>What do you like most about college?</i></b> I like being on my own and being responsible for myself. I also like making new connections and networks with people. It's great being able to provide for myself. The Elizabeth Edwards Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679890930791889476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-207885084538761585.post-41071786455334541152015-10-20T13:14:00.000-07:002015-10-20T13:14:22.677-07:00The Psychology of Paying for College <div class="MsoNoSpacing">
You’ve probably been told that college is an investment
worth paying for. According to the <a href="http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2014/02/11/the-rising-cost-of-not-going-to-college/">Pew
Research Center</a>, college graduates between the ages of 25-32, who are
working full-time, make on average $17,400 more annually than students with
only a high school degree. In other
words, the price of college is an investment in your future that should pay off
in the end. Paying for college as a new
student, however, can seem daunting. It
is not only enough to arm yourself with the right resources and tools to pay
for college, but to have the right mindset that says “yes, I can do this.” </div>
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According to the book “1001 Ways to Pay for College”, there
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money. First, you need to be
persistent. Most students who receive
money apply to multiple scholarships many of which have small awards. However, even small amounts of money can
result in a bigger amount if you put them all together. Even though you might receive more
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Second, you need to get creative. Did you know that scholarships are available
from service clubs, religious organizations, you or your parent’s employers,
businesses, professional sports organizations, and others? You need to expose yourself to as many
different scholarships as possible to find the right ones. From there it is just a matter of finding
scholarships that fit your background, talents, and achievements. Think about what makes you unique and find
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sprint. Break up your goal of paying for
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step is looking for scholarships and grants offered by your college. Another is researching outside sources for
money, and another, filling out your FAFSA.
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Finally, remember to have faith. Paying for college is a lot of work but it is
work well spent. Have confidence that
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Don’t forget what you are doing this all for. This motivation will drive you in your path
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Ways to Pay for College</i></b></a><b> by
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The Elizabeth Edwards Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679890930791889476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-207885084538761585.post-75300839267619827062015-10-06T11:35:00.002-07:002015-10-06T11:35:54.711-07:00Fellows Spotlight of the Month! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Raquel Adams is a sophomore in the fellows program. Her favorite subject is English and her hobbies include reading, watching moving, and traveling when she can. Her hopes to attend East Carolina University or Duke to study medicine and become a pediatric surgeon. Raquel has been very active in the Fellows program. She has attended two volunteer events, the NC State Chocolate Festival and the Fall Great Harvest Festival. She is also a member of the WELL running club. What she likes best about being in the program is "the support and help you get and having fun. You get a whole new family." </div>
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The Elizabeth Edwards Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679890930791889476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-207885084538761585.post-81149180771742260562015-10-02T07:46:00.000-07:002015-10-02T07:46:41.789-07:00Welcome Back Fellows!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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orientation the first week of August for our 11 new sophomore fellows. We
were lucky to have Hargrave McElroy and Ellan Maynard come to speak to the
fellows about Elizabeth and her role as a mother, advocate, and educator.
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mentor training for 17 new mentors who were assigned to the new cohort of
fellows as well as some junior and senior fellows. These mentors mostly
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the school year, the fellows have been meeting with their mentors and
participating in weekly meetings. The senior fellows are busy
completing their college applications. We have visited East Carolina
University and UNC Greensboro so far this fall, and plan to visit North
Carolina A&T in November. We have also participated in two other
service activities-- one at NC State benefiting Breast Cancer Research, and one
at the 2015 Fall Harvest Festival. Finally, we have started a couple new
programs for fellows and Wade Edwards Learning Lab (WELL) members. The WELL Running Club helps train
runners and walkers to complete a 5K in November. The WELL Writing Lab
helps students organize, construct, and edit their school papers and college
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The Elizabeth Edwards Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679890930791889476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-207885084538761585.post-12663044057390063362015-04-27T07:36:00.000-07:002015-04-27T08:50:49.576-07:00Quarter Frenzy Fundraiser A Success! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thank you to everyone who came to the Quarter Frenzy Fundraiser to benefit the Wade Edwards and Elizabeth Edwards Foundations. We raised over $600 and had dozens of school supplies donated just in time for high school finals! The money will go to providing resources and activities for the achievement of Wake County high school students. We also want to thank the wonderful organizations who donated prizes for the auction. These include:<br />
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The Durham Bulls<br />
Empire Eats Restaurants<br />
Applebees<br />
Massage Envy<br />
Adventure Landing<br />
Autobell Car Wash<br />
Rocky Top Hospitality<br />
Bojangles<br />
Carolina Hurricanes<br />
18 Seaboard<br />
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Thank you everyone for your generous contribution!<br />
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<br />The Elizabeth Edwards Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679890930791889476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-207885084538761585.post-71303705927062645352015-04-09T10:44:00.002-07:002015-04-09T10:44:47.328-07:00The Fellows Go To Washington D.C.!<div class="MsoNormal">
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The Junior Elizabeth Edwards Fellows took a trip to
Washington D.C. for Spring Break. For
many of us, it was the first time in our nation’s capital. The trip was a great opportunity to learn
about American history, politics, and the importance of social activism. Although our feet were definitely tired by the
end, we had a great time visiting the famous D.C. sites. Read on to learn what we did!</div>
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Meaghan and Ms. Peabody at the Holocaust Museum</div>
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from a Holocaust survivor at the Holocaust Memorial Museum. Ms. Halina Peabody was a Polish Jew who was
forced to live in a ghetto with her mother <span style="font-family: inherit;">and little sister after the Germans
invaded the Soviet Union. Her family
survived the war by purchasing false papers declaring them to be Catholic. This presentation was truly a one of a kind
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The highlight was seeing the adorable panda bears, Mei Ziang and Tian
Tian. We also had a lot of fun paddle boating
around the Tidal Basin where we had a magnificent view of the Washington and
Jefferson monuments</span></span></div>
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White House and Congress. We were able
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lastly, you cannot go to D.C. without eating some amazing
food. We had dinner at Hard Times which
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We also had some tasty Indian food at Merzi, and finished up the
trip eating delicious desserts at Captain Cookie and the Milk Man. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Thriving is defined, as “a forward, purposeful motion
towards achieving one’s full potential.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This idea is central to the Step-It-Up-2-Thrive curriculum created by
the Thrive Foundation For Youth (http://www.thrivefoundation.org/).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Using the curriculum, schools and youth organizations can help young
people develop positive development skills and assets that will challenge them
to evaluate their lives, yet support them in finding their place in the
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Step-It-Up-2-Thrive is made up of four important parts or
stages of development.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first
stage is the identification of youths’ sparks or what they're passionate about.
When youth develop and grow their sparks, they can drive their personal growth
and thriving.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The second stage
focuses on the idea of a growth mindset where skills, intelligences, and
personality qualities can be developed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This idea teaches young people that they can continue to learn and
improve even when responding to challenges, by developing new strategies and
asking for help.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The third stage
has young people reflect on twelve indicators of thriving or skills they can
develop to help them reach their full potential.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Finally, the fourth stage focuses on goal setting and
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The sophomore fellows have been exploring the first and
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</span>They have identified their sparks and how spark champions can help them
develop and grow those sparks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They have also reflected on the six main domains of thriving indicators
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January is National Mentoring Month. We love our mentors at the Elizabeth Edwards Foundation! We are extremely lucky to have such devoted, caring individuals who have a passion for positive youth development. National Mentoring Month focuses national attention on the need for mentors as well as how we can work together to increase the number of of mentors to assure positive outcomes for our young people. Here at the Elizabeth Edwards Foundation, we recognize the importance of mentors in impacting our fellows' lives. Mentors serve as a personal support system and advocate for their fellow. They provide key advice on academic issues, going to college, professional opportunities, and social and family life. Together mentors and fellows develop tools and assets to be successful in high school, college, and beyond. As one mentor puts it "I realize that many young people may lack stability and inspiration, or anyone to look up to. Mentoring programs can serve as the connecting factor between youth who may feel lost or broken and adults who want to inspire them and build them up<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">." </span></span>So if you have a mentor, be sure to thank them for being that inspiration in your life!<br />
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We are so excited to welcome 11 new sophomore fellows and 3
new junior fellows into the Elizabeth Edwards Foundation. Read on to learn a little bit about each
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Tianna Alston (Sophomore)- “I see myself as a determined
student. I hope that after finishing
high school, I will be able to continue on to college. Since I was five years old, I have wanted to be
a nurse. I love the thought of being
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Mohammadi Amena (Sophomore)- “I am a hardworking
student. I always look for opportunities
that are valuable for my future. I want
to go to college because it will create a better future for me. I admire Malala Yousafzai, the girl who stood
up for education and was shot by the Taliban.
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Carlos Bautista (Sophomore)- “As a student, I would describe
myself as a curious, motivated, trustworthy, and a hardworking pupil that
wishes to contribute to his school and community by doing his best. I enjoy learning because I am very curious,
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Kerri Brodie (Sophomore)- “I love learning new things in
areas that interest me like science, interior design, and child development. I
would like to attend NC A&T on a full scholarship majoring in Child
Development and Early Education. I learn
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Sophia Caron (Sophomore)- “I really hope to go to NC State
and eventually become an FBI agent. I
like the idea of helping the government and protecting people around me. The two people that I admire most are my mom
and grandmother. My mom always tells me
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Zahra Fatima (Sophomore)- “I hope to be a doctor when I grow
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Ahyanna Griffith (Junior)- “As a student, I am enthusiastic,
out-going, and a good learner. I love
learning because knowledge can give you experience to craft the person who you
want to become. One day, I do hope to go
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Ayesha Jaleel (Junior)- “I feel if I want to be successful,
it’s important to constantly be making new goals, and setting the goals higher
by working hard. This summer, I would
like to volunteer at REX hospital and work with people who are suffering from
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Kadiejatu Johnson (Sophomore)- “In my future career, I want
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Ty’sean Judd (Sophomore)- “The idea of expanding my mind on
a daily basis inspires me. Chemistry is
by far my favorite subject. My first
choice for a career is play basketball, but I also think about doing something
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Ketsia Liteli (Junior)- “Ever since I was little, I found
myself fascinated with the jobs of doctors and nurses. Hospitals were seen as these busy centers
brimming with people who, I thought, had an unimaginable amount of
knowledge. If I was going to be
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Samantha Messie (Sophomore)- “I do my best both inside and
outside of school to ensure that I understand and can apply what I have been
taught. I do all I do in school just to
achieve two goals: successfully finish college and begin a profession in which
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Juan Reyes Ortiz (Sophomore)-“When I grow up, I want to be a
professional soccer player. I would also
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Cristian Tompkins (Sophomore)- “Right now I’m striving to be
a nurse in a pediatric ward. My children
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The Elizabeth Edwards Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679890930791889476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-207885084538761585.post-22887237529503883252014-12-15T07:27:00.002-08:002014-12-15T07:27:48.109-08:00Fellows Give Back For The Holidays<br />
Founder and President, Cate Edwards, has said "when kids are engaged in their community and the community engages with those kids, a vital exchange can happen." Through community service, fellows are able to use their unique talents to enrich the community and empower them to make a change. Fellows also learn the importance of giving back through service. Check out some of the great organizations the fellows are giving back to this holiday season.<br />
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Backpack Buddies provides children from food insecure homes with healthy weekend meals during the school year. The fellows packed food into bags to be distributed to children and their families.<br />
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Feed the Pack is a community based initiative sustained by NC State University to combat food insecurity experienced by members of the Wolf Pack community. The fellows sorted and organized food donated to the food pantry, and created a display full of quotes about hunger written by NC State students.<br />
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Brighton Gardens is an assisted living facility specializing in an active, dedicated approach to senior living. The fellows taught the residents how to make snowman pottery for the holidays.<br />
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The Jingle Bell Run is a 5K dedicated to raising funds for arthritis. The fellows helped to set up before the run, and passed out running chips to participants. The Elizabeth Edwards Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679890930791889476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-207885084538761585.post-77443124491363398132014-10-29T12:45:00.002-07:002014-10-29T12:45:50.663-07:00College Application Season in Full Swing! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The college application season is in full swing for our
senior fellows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have been
hard at work researching and applying for colleges.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We also have had the chance to visit some amazing colleges including NC State, Appalachian State, Elon, Salem College, and Eastern
Carolina.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While visiting, the
fellows took campus tours, talked to current faculty and students, and even had the chance to attend a college class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Our junior fellows had a great time volunteering for Boo
Bash, a Halloween event for elementary school students at Lake Lynn Community
Center. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They worked the
haunted bus and had a blast dressing in scary costumes and being with the kids.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They also learned about other
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The fellows were also very fortunate this month to join other students at the Wade Edwards Learning Lab hear Dan Bullard from
Wells Fargo present about the importance of money management and budgeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He focused on what it means to
budget, tips for teen money managers, and creating a budget that helps you reach your goals. </div>
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Finally, we are so happy to announce we have accepted a new
class of fellows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eleven
sophomores and three juniors will be joining the Elizabeth Edwards fellows
community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They will kick off the
program with a party for all fellows and their families.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Welcome new fellows and congratulations
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Welcome to another exciting and eventful school year at
the Elizabeth Edwards Fellows Program.
We are so happy to not only have back our class of senior and junior
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This month, we were very lucky to have Sarita Broadway from
CFNC.org come to discuss how the College Foundation of North Carolina can help
students plan, apply, and pay for college.
The free college and career planning resources that CFNC provides will
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The fellows were also able to attend the International
Festival of Raleigh. Thanks to the
organization International Focus, which promotes, cross-cultural communication,
education, and understanding, we were able to attend the festival for
free. While there, the fellows went to
cultural exhibits, watched dance demonstrations, and sampled food from all
around the world. It was a great way to
learn about and share world cultures as well as celebrate the diversity of the
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Finally, the fellows had a great time working with the
residents of Brighton Gardens Senior Living Home. We helped them paint some colorful pottery. We also heard stories from many residents about how their children attended Broughton High School! <o:p></o:p></div>
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