"Ranken Technical College announced today a new partnership with the St. Louis Public Schools, (SLPS) offering scholarships to participants their “Fresh Start/In It 2 Win” program. In cooperation with Missouri State Representative Jamilah Nasheed, Ranken has been meeting with representatives of the program, and recently pledged to offer scholarships to as many as 50 qualifying public school students.
Fresh Start/In It 2 Win allows students who have dropped out of school to complete the requirements for a high school diploma in one year. To qualify for the new scholarships at Ranken, students must complete the program and earn their GED, then pass Ranken’s admissions tests. Students must then apply for all applicable federal and state financial aid. When those resources are exhausted, Ranken will step in to make up the difference, removing the price barrier for those students who otherwise qualify to attend the College.
Ranken President Ben Ernst said “These are hard-working students who demonstrate a clear desire to succeed, and the aptitude to do well at Ranken. By removing the last remaining financial barriers to their success, we hope to encourage many more of these students to seek degrees from our highly-successful technical programs. We know that with the right support, these students will go on to have successful careers in technical fields.” Ranken hopes to have the first eligible students begin classes for the spring semester in January of 2009.
Since 1907,Ranken Technical College has served the St. Louis region by providing skilled labor through hands-on, state-of-the-art training in a variety of technical disciplines.Ranken prepares students for successful careers in their chosen technical fields by placing emphasis on technical training, general education and professionalism. The College offers Associate of Technology and Science degrees in five core divisions—Automotive, Construction, Electrical, Information Technology and Manufacturing, as well as Bachelor of Science degrees in Architectural Technology and Applied Management. Ranken is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information about Ranken Technical College visit http://www.ranken.edu/ or call 1-866.4RANKEN."
Courtesy of Ranken Technical College, St. Louis, Missouri, November 18, 2008.
Our Comments: Thank you Ranken Technical College. Something good is going on in St. Louis Public Schools. This is a wonderful opportunity for St. Louis Public Schools. Please support our school district so that it can raise academic standards and regain accreditation.
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Roosevelt JROTC Color Guard and Drill Team to salute Obama at inauguration
In many respects, Jan. 20, 2009 will be a day like any other for the Theodore Roosevelt High School Marine Corps JROTC Color Guard and Drill Team.
That’s because every day that Master Sgt. (Ret.) Isiah McHellen, senior military instructor at Roosevelt, drills his team, he expects its performance to be satisfactory for appearance before the president of the United States.
On Jan. 20, the Roosevelt Color Guard and Drill Team actually will be one of a select few marching bands from across the country, selected from an unprecedented applicant pool of nearly 1,400, that will honor and salute the new President of the United States, Barack Obama.
“I will prepare them to present themselves the same way as always: with military etiquette and leadership,” McHellen said of his team’s invitation to participate in the 56th Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C.
As a 41-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran of 22 years, McHellen knows that every time you present yourself in a uniform that represents the U.S. armed forces, you are called to honor, and every time you salute a flag, you are saluting a symbol of the nation as important as the president himself.
“We will not vary from our curriculum at the inauguration,” McHellen said. “This is the way our curriculum is designed n this is what is expected when we are in the public limelight. This is what we teach.”
McHellen did relent, a bit, from his steely Marine Corps calm to say, “We are very proud to be a part of such a prestigious event, especially such an historic event.
”The young cadets in his charge were much less reserved in their response.
Cadet Major Miquel Pendelton said, “Chills ran through my body because of the magnitude of this historic event.
”Cadet 2nd Lt. Terrence Williams said, “I am overwhelmed and thankful to be a part of such an historic event!”
The man they will honor has in turn expressed his pride in the participation of the high school students, including one other team from Missouri, the Blue Springs High School Golden Regiment Marching Band.
“I am honored to invite these talented groups and individuals to participate in the Inaugural Parade,” President-elect Obama said.
“These organizations embody the best of our nation's history, diversity and commitment to service. Vice President-elect Biden and I are proud to have them join us in the parade.
”U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, who called McHellen personally to share the good news with him last Friday, also expressed pride in the Roosevelt youth.
“These students will be representing thousands of young Missourians who are making good choices every day and represent our future. I congratulate them on this honor,” McCaskill said.
When McHellen shared the news with Roosevelt Principal Terry Houston, the principal promptly made an announcement on the school’s public address system.
Houston n who was named 2008 Principal of the Year by the St. Louis Association of Secondary School Principals, and 2008 Principal of the Year from Teach for America n is responsible for McHellen being at Roosevelt to teach drill and leadership to these youth in the St. Louis Public Schools.
A native of Jacksonville, Fla., McHellen retired from the U.S. Marines in 2006 after 22 years of service with the rank of master sergeant n and the urge to teach.
“I knew I wanted to go to an inner-city school with a leadership program,” McHellen said.
He kept an eye on a U.S. Marine Junior ROTC website that lists vacancies, and Roosevelt “happened to have an opportunity.” He called and spoke with the principal. Before long, McHellen and his wife Dorothy and the three of their six children who still live at home were on their way to St. Louis.
“Terry Houston shared with me the challenges and his vision of the school. He wants to change the culture of the school to one of positive educational experience. He wants to convince them all opportunities are available to them through hard work and education,” McHellen said.
“I thought I could make some differences with the young men and women here.
”Now, Barack Obama n the perfect symbol of the opportunities Houston is trying to teach at Roosevelt n has agreed with him.
The Roosevelt Color Guard and Drill Team is raising funds to pay for its trip to Washington. Anyone interested in helping or contributing should contact McHellen at isiah.mchellen@slps.org or call 314-776-6040 ext. 6535. Financial contributions as well as home stay opportunities in the D.C. area are welcome. Courtesy of Chris King, the St. Louis American Newspaper, December 10, 2008.
Our Comments: Compliments to the Theodore Roosevelt High School Marine Corps JROTC Color Guard and Drill Team for participating in this historic inauguration. This is a wonderful achievement for St. Louis Public Schools.
Parents and St. Louis Citizens who support St. Louis Public Schools. Look at the bright side of St. Louis Public Schools.
That’s because every day that Master Sgt. (Ret.) Isiah McHellen, senior military instructor at Roosevelt, drills his team, he expects its performance to be satisfactory for appearance before the president of the United States.
On Jan. 20, the Roosevelt Color Guard and Drill Team actually will be one of a select few marching bands from across the country, selected from an unprecedented applicant pool of nearly 1,400, that will honor and salute the new President of the United States, Barack Obama.
“I will prepare them to present themselves the same way as always: with military etiquette and leadership,” McHellen said of his team’s invitation to participate in the 56th Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C.
As a 41-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran of 22 years, McHellen knows that every time you present yourself in a uniform that represents the U.S. armed forces, you are called to honor, and every time you salute a flag, you are saluting a symbol of the nation as important as the president himself.
“We will not vary from our curriculum at the inauguration,” McHellen said. “This is the way our curriculum is designed n this is what is expected when we are in the public limelight. This is what we teach.”
McHellen did relent, a bit, from his steely Marine Corps calm to say, “We are very proud to be a part of such a prestigious event, especially such an historic event.
”The young cadets in his charge were much less reserved in their response.
Cadet Major Miquel Pendelton said, “Chills ran through my body because of the magnitude of this historic event.
”Cadet 2nd Lt. Terrence Williams said, “I am overwhelmed and thankful to be a part of such an historic event!”
The man they will honor has in turn expressed his pride in the participation of the high school students, including one other team from Missouri, the Blue Springs High School Golden Regiment Marching Band.
“I am honored to invite these talented groups and individuals to participate in the Inaugural Parade,” President-elect Obama said.
“These organizations embody the best of our nation's history, diversity and commitment to service. Vice President-elect Biden and I are proud to have them join us in the parade.
”U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, who called McHellen personally to share the good news with him last Friday, also expressed pride in the Roosevelt youth.
“These students will be representing thousands of young Missourians who are making good choices every day and represent our future. I congratulate them on this honor,” McCaskill said.
When McHellen shared the news with Roosevelt Principal Terry Houston, the principal promptly made an announcement on the school’s public address system.
Houston n who was named 2008 Principal of the Year by the St. Louis Association of Secondary School Principals, and 2008 Principal of the Year from Teach for America n is responsible for McHellen being at Roosevelt to teach drill and leadership to these youth in the St. Louis Public Schools.
A native of Jacksonville, Fla., McHellen retired from the U.S. Marines in 2006 after 22 years of service with the rank of master sergeant n and the urge to teach.
“I knew I wanted to go to an inner-city school with a leadership program,” McHellen said.
He kept an eye on a U.S. Marine Junior ROTC website that lists vacancies, and Roosevelt “happened to have an opportunity.” He called and spoke with the principal. Before long, McHellen and his wife Dorothy and the three of their six children who still live at home were on their way to St. Louis.
“Terry Houston shared with me the challenges and his vision of the school. He wants to change the culture of the school to one of positive educational experience. He wants to convince them all opportunities are available to them through hard work and education,” McHellen said.
“I thought I could make some differences with the young men and women here.
”Now, Barack Obama n the perfect symbol of the opportunities Houston is trying to teach at Roosevelt n has agreed with him.
The Roosevelt Color Guard and Drill Team is raising funds to pay for its trip to Washington. Anyone interested in helping or contributing should contact McHellen at isiah.mchellen@slps.org or call 314-776-6040 ext. 6535. Financial contributions as well as home stay opportunities in the D.C. area are welcome. Courtesy of Chris King, the St. Louis American Newspaper, December 10, 2008.
Our Comments: Compliments to the Theodore Roosevelt High School Marine Corps JROTC Color Guard and Drill Team for participating in this historic inauguration. This is a wonderful achievement for St. Louis Public Schools.
Parents and St. Louis Citizens who support St. Louis Public Schools. Look at the bright side of St. Louis Public Schools.
Soldan students sponsor visit by foreign affairs correspondent
"Foreign correspondent Jörg Lau visited Soldan this month to talk about the “Transatlantic Agenda and Expectations of the Next American President.” Lau is foreign affairs correspondent in the Berlin office of the German weekly Die Zeit. The students, members of the Soldan Model United Nations Club, probed the journalist with lots of questions. The Transatlantic Agenda promotes peace and stability between the U.S. and European Union. It also fosters the expansion of world trade and enhanced economic relations." Source: SLPS Spotlight News.
Our Comments: Congratulation to Soldan high school for educating future political leaders, diplomats, and world citizens. Something good is happening in St. Louis Public Schools. Stay tuned to this blog for bright side of St. Louis Public Schools.
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Our Comments: Congratulation to Soldan high school for educating future political leaders, diplomats, and world citizens. Something good is happening in St. Louis Public Schools. Stay tuned to this blog for bright side of St. Louis Public Schools.
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Vashon students participate in Women in Science Day.
"Three Vashon students honed their science skills when they visited the Washington University School of Medicine for Women in Science Day. Donita Hamilton, Amiah Macon, and Amanda Jackson worked on various experiments. The event was sponsored by the Young Scientist Program and the Association for Women in Science." Source: SLPS Spotlight News, December 12, 2008.
Our Comments: Felicitations to Vashon High School for educating future women scientsits. Something wonderful is happening in St. Louis Public Schools. Stay tuned to this blog for the bright side of St. Louis Public Schools.
Our Comments: Felicitations to Vashon High School for educating future women scientsits. Something wonderful is happening in St. Louis Public Schools. Stay tuned to this blog for the bright side of St. Louis Public Schools.
Beaumont’s JROTC earns distinction
"Based on the results of its recent formal inspection, Beaumont High’s JROTC Bluejacket Battalion has retained its designation as a Department of the Army Honor Unit with Distinction for the sixth consecutive year. The comprehensive tri-annual program evaluation was conducted last month by inspectors from the 10th Brigade of the Western Region of the Army’s Cadet Command, which oversees 250 plus JROTC programs in Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma and Arkansas." Source: SLPS Spotlight News, December 12, 2008.
Our Comments: Compliments to Beaumont High’s JROTC Bluejacket Battalion. St. Louis Public schools is training the young men and women who will defend our nation. Something wonderful is happening in St. Louis Public Schools. Stay tuned to this blog for for more positive news out of St. Louis Public Schools.
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Our Comments: Compliments to Beaumont High’s JROTC Bluejacket Battalion. St. Louis Public schools is training the young men and women who will defend our nation. Something wonderful is happening in St. Louis Public Schools. Stay tuned to this blog for for more positive news out of St. Louis Public Schools.
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Fanning Middle students attend convention in Jefferson City
"Thirty-two Fanning Middle students attended the Missouri YMCA Youth in Government Clark Convention in Jefferson City. The meeting gave students the opportunity to develop leadership skills and witness democracy in action. The purpose of Missouri YMCA Youth in Government is to prepare students for responsible leadership in the American democratic process by providing guidance, training and experience in the theory and practice of determining public policy." Source: SLPS Spotlight News, December 12, 2008.
Our Comments: Congratulations to fanning Middle School and its students. Our children are being prepared for future leadership in a democratic process. Something wonderful must be happening in St. Louis Public Schools. Stay tuned to this blog for more of the bright side of St. Louis Public Schools.
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Our Comments: Congratulations to fanning Middle School and its students. Our children are being prepared for future leadership in a democratic process. Something wonderful must be happening in St. Louis Public Schools. Stay tuned to this blog for more of the bright side of St. Louis Public Schools.
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Gateway IT students participate in Clear Channel town hall meeting
"Clear Channel’s 100.3 The Beat stopped the music on Friday, December 12, for a very important reason. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., The Beat aired a discussion on the state of crime among young people in the city of St. Louis. Students from Gateway Institute of Technology and Assistant Principal Chip Clatto participated in the program, which allowed young people to voice their concerns about violence in their communities and to offer possible solutions." Source: SLPS Spotlight News, December 12, 2008.
Our Comments: Kudos to the students. Something good must be happening in St. Louis Public Schools. Stay tuned to this blog for positive developments in St. Louis Public Schools.
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Our Comments: Kudos to the students. Something good must be happening in St. Louis Public Schools. Stay tuned to this blog for positive developments in St. Louis Public Schools.
Parents and St. Louis Citizens who support St. Louis Public Schools. Look at the bright side of St. Louis Public Schools.
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