SPRING 2014

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CollegeBound Foundation Overnight College ToursDuring spring break each year, CollegeBound organizes overnight college tours for Baltimore City public high school students. This year we organized two different tours to colleges in Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina.

The all-male tour allowed 35 juniors from 11 different Baltimore City public high schools to visit Coppin State University, Frostburg State University, Allegheny College, Bowie State

University, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and Salisbury University. A key goal of these tours is to expose first-generation, college-going students to a variety of college campuses before they begin making decisions about where they want to pursue their undergraduate degrees. A student from W.E.B. DuBois High School said, “Oh, my goodness! You don’t know how much this changed my life! I have to start getting good grades and coming to school a lot more so I can go to college!”

The all-female college tour was sponsored in part through a grant from the American Trading and Production Corporation. The tour allowed 40 sophomores and juniors from 16 Baltimore City public high schools to visit several southern colleges. The young women visited William Peace University (NC), Salem College (NC), Meredith College (NC), Bennett College (NC), Sweet Briar College (VA), and Winston-Salem State University (NC). This tour enabled our young women to compare a variety of colleges—historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), women’s colleges, small private institutions, and larger state universities. A student from Heritage High School said, “The trip was very interesting and informational. All the activities were fun and we enjoyed it. I would go on the trip again next year!”

26th Annual Scholars’ LuncheonJuly 17, 2014, Hilton Baltimore, Title Sponsor: Hogan LovellsTickets are selling quickly for the 26th Annual CollegeBound Scholars’ Luncheon. On July 17, 2014 at the Baltimore Hilton, the CollegeBound Scholar of the Year, sponsored by Mars Super Markets, will be announced. Join us to congratulate the many Baltimore City public high school students who have distinguished themselves through their academics, community service, or personal resilience.

Speakers include CollegeBound alumni, the 2014 Scholar of the Year, and keynote speaker Wes Moore. Mr. Moore, a Baltimorean and author of The New York Times Best Seller, The Other Wes Moore, is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University, Rhodes Scholar, veteran, youth advocate, and host of the television series Beyond Belief on the Oprah Winfrey Network. Mr. Moore is also the host and Executive Producer of the new PBS miniseries, Coming Back with Wes Moore, about returning veterans.

For information about sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets, please call (410) 783-2905 or visit www.collegeboundfoundation.org. Proceeds from the luncheon will support high school students attending CollegeBound-advised Baltimore City public high schools and college students receiving a scholarship or grant through the CollegeBound Foundation.

“Oh, my goodness! You don’t know how much this

changed my life!”-A student from W.E.B. DuBois High School

“I would go on the trip again next year!”-A student from Heritage High School

The young women stopped for a photo during their tour of Meredith College.

Pictured above are the twenty CollegeBound Scholars of the Week. Who will be named the 2014 Scholar of the Year? Attend the Scholars’ Luncheon to find out!

Thank You to Our Volunteers!This scholarship season, 50 volunteers read scholarship applications submitted by 658 local high school students. Representing over 35 different organizations in and around Baltimore City, our volunteers each evaluated 20-30 scholarship packets. Thanks to all of our volunteers’ countless hours of hard work, CollegeBound is able to award 175 scholarships based on academic merit, community service, and resilience. Thank you, volunteers!

Interested in volunteering?CollegeBound is currently recruiting volunteers to judge College Awareness Month contest entries in the month of October. Volunteers will read poetry and essays, and view art created and submitted by Baltimore City public elementary and middle school students addressing the topic: “What College Means to Me.” Last year CollegeBound received 831 submissions from 49 City Schools. This year, we anticipate over 1,000 entries! If you or someone you know would like to encourage our youngest CollegeBound scholars, please contact Mollie Wolf (410) 783-2905 ext. 201 or email mwolf@collegeboundfoundation.org.

Alumni—Building Our BaseThe CollegeBound Foundation Alumni Association (CBFAA) is gaining momentum! The Cinco de Mayo celebration was a success! We would like to thank Alicia Wilson, Alumni Association Secretary, for hosting such a wonderful event. The Alumni Association Annual Meeting & Social Event will be held immediately following the 26th Annual Scholars’ Luncheon on Thursday, July 17th.

If you are interested in participating in the alumni panel for college freshmen, or have questions about the alumni association, please contact Dr. Tracey L. Durant, CBFAA President, at alumni@collegeboundfoundation.org. We look forward to seeing many CollegeBound alumni at the Scholars’ Luncheon!

College SymposiaCollege representatives visit CollegeBound-advised high schoolsFor one week, between April 7 and April 11, 2014, the CollegeBound Foundation hosted college admissions representatives from 24 colleges and universities from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Washington, DC and Maryland. College representatives welcomed the opportunity to engage freshmen, sophomores, and juniors at CollegeBound-advised public high schools in different neighborhoods of Baltimore City. This classroom-based format enabled 2,150 CollegeBound students to meet with admissions officers to learn more about the application and decision-making processes at their institutions. Concerns and questions from students ranged from the logistics of attending out-of-state colleges to the differences between two-year and four-year colleges to how to pay for college. Following a general presentation, representatives also shared their own personal experiences to convey the message that post-secondary success is possible regardless of income or background.

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Upcoming Events

Spring “Thank You” PartyMay 29, 2014, 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.A gathering to thank volunteers, donors, school partners, advocates and friends.Maryland Nonprofits, The Courtyard1500 Union AvenueBaltimore, Maryland 21211To RSVP please contact Holly Burman at (410) 783-2905 ext. 200;hburman@collegeboundfoundation.org

14th Annual Rising Senior SeminarJune 17, 2014, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.A free workshop for all students entering their senior year of high school. Parents and guardians are also encouraged to attend.Morgan State University Student Center 1700 East Cold Spring LaneBaltimore, Maryland 21251To register please contact Holly Burman at (410) 783-2905 ext. 200; hburman@collegeboundfoundation.org

Have a Seat at the BarJune 26, 2014, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Young lawyers and law students are invited to attend a happy hour to learn more about the CollegeBound Foundation.Tír na nÓg201 East Pratt Street (Harborplace)Baltimore, Maryland 21202Tickets are $20 per person. To register please contact Amy Hummers at (410) 783-2905 ext. 215; ahummers@collegeboundfoundation.org

26th Annual Scholars’ LuncheonJuly 17, 2014, 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.CollegeBound’s signature fundraising event to congratulate our scholarship and grant recipients. Hilton Baltimore401 West Pratt StreetBaltimore Maryland, 21202For tickets or sponsorship information please call (410) 783-2905 or visit www.collegeboundfoundation.org

A Great Day at Camden YardsCollegeBound was recently able to reward some of our hardworking and dedicated high school students with a trip to Camden Yards. CollegeBound Board Member and Legg Mason CFO Pete Nachtwey arranged for a CollegeBound ‘Sunday at the Yard’ for 7 CollegeBound students and their advisors. Legg Mason Vice President Auburn Bell joined the CollegeBound team as they watched the Orioles play the Kansas City Royals from the Legg Mason suite. One senior was particularly thrilled to have a great view of the field: William Krakowiak, from City Neighbors High School, has been accepted to the Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades where he will be studying Horticulture, Landscaping & Turf Management.

A former Baltimore Oriole, Joe Orsulak, stopped by and posed for a photo with the group.

CollegeBound alumni at the Cinco de Mayo event.