VISTA NewsletterFall 2007
VISTA Newsletter| Parent Meeting In November |
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It´s definitely a family affair when it comes to college admissions. VISTA works very hard to be inclusive and open to families. Parents know that they can drop by any time during program hours to sit-in, discuss issues with staff about their student, and more important just share some down time with VISTA staff. |
| Baylor University Trip |
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“Thanks” to the collaboration of one of our senior VISTA partners (BCFS/DFL) for allowing us the usage of their vans for the day trip to enjoy
the sights and sounds of a true outstanding campus. Several of our juniors attended the trip where they were treated to free tee shirts along
with lunch on the Baylor Campus. This was the first time for many to be on a college campus and to be treated like college freshmen. The group
also stopped in Georgetown, Texas about thirty minutes from Austin, Texas and toured Southwestern University. Southwestern is considered by
many a hidden jewel among Texas Universities. This trip was also a welcome collaboration with the LULAC Youth Group that meets at the
Guadalupe Street Coffee House (GSCH) on Monday evenings. The group then traveled on to Lockhart, Texas where the students and staff all
enjoyed the hospitality of Black´s Family owned Bar-B-Q restaurant before returning home. We really want to say "thanks" to all the kids and parents,
as they had to be up at 4:30 a.m. in order to make the trip that day. VISTA could not have done it without you!
Note: BCFS Health & Human Services, (BCFS) and Decisions For Life (DFL) |
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| The Nutcracker Ballet |
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"Just one act of yours may turn the tide of another person’s life…”
~~Author unknown |
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“Very Influencing on a personnal level...”
~~Richard (John F. Kennedy High School--Senior) |
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"Exciting and interesting the different scenes and the dancing..."
~~Jerry (John F. Kennedy High School--Senior) |
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“Fun, new exciting experience..."
~~Frankie (Sidney Lanier High School) |
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“Enjoyed it, the music, laughed with the different characters..."
~~Annaleigh (Fox Tech High School) |
| The VISTA program would just like to say “thank you” to Arts San Antonio for allowing 25 students, parents, and sponsors to enjoy a night at the ballet that they will never forget. A sincere“Thank you” for allowing these students an opportunity to experience an art that is truly associated with the Christmas Season and known as a timeless tradition. Your kind donation allowed these students a rare treat. In this one act of genuine kindness you helped inspire a thirst within these students for more experiences such as the ballet. I invite you to visit the VISTA website as this is just a small token of our appreciation for this opportunity to enjoy one of the best ballet troupe’s in the world, Moscow Classical Ballet in their performance of The Nutcracker. VISTA’s “Christmas Wish” was made possible by several Angels… |
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* Council District #5 Mrs. Lourdes Galvan * Council District #1 Mrs. MaryAlice Ciseneros * Mr. Tomas Uresti * Especially, Gracias, Danke, Grazie to … Ms. Laurie Daily—Arts San Antonio-Financial Director Also, don’t hesitate to learn more about their events by visiting.. www.artssanantonio.com |
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| Trinity University Christmas Concert |
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Bells, Harps, and a Jingle …
Trinity Winter Concert on Nov. 1, 2007 was the first winter event for the VISTA students. As we were already in the area the students made their way over to Incarnate Word University to enjoy the holiday lights as it is a tradition with the campus each year. Although, limited, the students enjoyed a walking tour of both campuses and discussed the difference between the two over a Starbucks latte. |
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“We must become the Change We want to see” ~~Mahatma Gandi |
| College SAT/ACT Mathmatics Prep |
| Math, Math, Math… It’s the only way to go. Knowledge is power! Our math tutors strive to encourage our students to “think.” We offer math tutoring as a resource for our students as well as other classes to develop the student holistically. Student development is about balance. |
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| New Cultrual Identity Class Offered at Vista |
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Collaboration and vision… As these ladies were very busy in their studies at the University of Texas at San Antonio, they still found
time in their busy schedules to teach a class during the Christmas break for VISTA. Their excitement of the mission of VISTA made
it easy to say “yes” to the program. These two UTSA doctoral candidates are creating a Cultural Identity curriculum for Vista students.
Ms. Salazar and Ms. Guzman will continue in 2008 in helping VISTA students expand their knowledge in regards to their Cultural Identity
and history. It is VISTA’s belief that the latter is necessary as students set their sights on attending universities throughout the United
States and leave their comfort zones behind. In doing so, students are reminded they have a responsibility to the others that follow.
And to the ones who believed in them as many community volunteers, professionals, staff, and parents volunteered their time for them
as they made their way towards their college dreams.
I am a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn´t have the heart to let him down... Abraham Lincoln American 16th US president (1861-65), who brought about the emancipation of the slaves. 1809-1865 |
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