It is a comprehensive program designed to allow high school
students to continue developing leadership skills by mentoring
an elementary or middle school student. Younger students
identified to participate in the program have an academic,
social or emotional need recognized by their teachers and
guidance counselors. Participating high school students have
completed a youth leadership program or taken part in a Career
Technical Student Organization that emphasizes leadership
skills. This program allows these students to put what they have
learned into action by giving back to students in their school
district. Students meet once a month with their mentors for
eight months beginning in October and ending in May. Since it
was launched in 2010, more than 688 students have participated.
In 2010-2011, a total of 120 students were involved – 60 mentors
and 60 mentees. In 2012, there were 274 students, which included
134 mentors and 134 mentees. This year, there are 294 students
with 147 mentors and 147 mentees. Once