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STRIVE was started by Rotarian Don Monney in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, in 1993. STRIVE stands for, ‘Students Taking Renewed Interest in the Value of Education’. The program is designed to help under-achieving students improve their Grades, Attitude, Attendance and Participation (GAAP).
Terry Mohler and the Maumee Rotary Club started the first STRIVE program in District 6600. Today there are over 30 Rotary sponsored STRIVE programs in District 6600.
The Sylvania STRIVE program is in its fourth year at the Northview and Southview High Schools. This year we have doubled the size of the program to include 2 senior and 2 junior classes, and will enroll approximately 80 students. A Rotarian serves as a coordinator for each class, and each school has an advisor. Students are selected through recommendation of their guidance counselors. Participation is voluntary.
Mission Statement
To help:
· Underachieving Northview and Southview High School students improve their grades, attendance, attitude and participation.
· Facilitate their transition from high school to post secondary education or employment.
Program Description and Implementation:
Students attend monthly life skills classes which include speakers on topics of interest, a career fair and field trips to institutions of higher learning. Each student is also accorded the opportunity to have a personal mentor. Mentors meet with their students at least once a month.
Coordinators:
Claudia Handwork, Northview Seniors Mel Honig, Southview Seniors
David Walker, Northview Juniors Jason Robertson, Southview Juniors
School Advisors:
Jody Hess, Northview John Thor, Southview
Mentors (2007 – 2008):
Kathleen Sabback Claudia Handwork Carlo Gibellato
David Walker Mel Honig Dick Greenblatt
Jason Robertson Marc Freed Dariel Jacobs
Bill Miller Gary Thompson Norm Koenigsecker
Matt Wiitila Alix Greenblatt Tad Peterson
Tom Trumbull
Scholarship Winners
2007 - 2008 School Year
Northview: Southview:
Chad Rieger Dan Walasinski
Katie Sullivan Spencer Black
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