By: Alaysia Curry and Daylun Armstrong
November 9, 2021
Do you remember that one mentor who went out of the way to provide you with guidance, direction, and assistance to help shape your future?
Here at BHS, seniors in the College and Career Planning class are involved in a very beneficial mentoring program. Students chose a teacher, coach, or someone who they felt would help them prepare for their future and beyond.
Each month, students meet with their mentors to discuss topics of life, goals, future plans, and sometimes just to have a simple conversation.
This program is led by teacher Mrs. Jacalyn Holko, and her hope is to encourage students to create conversations about their futures and whatever paths they take to get there.
“Students have the chance to hear real-life perspectives on how their mentors reacted to setbacks, manage daily stress, and set goals, all while giving them advice to help them navigate through their senior year and beyond,” stated Holko.
How do the students feel about this mentoring program?
“It is a genuine environment where you can really be open and get guidance without the bias or pressure of being overly-professional. It gives us an opportunity to talk to adults that we’re comfortable with and discuss things like college, scholarships, and help us build a plan after high school.” – Karalynn Lorenzo
“It’s a way for us to get advice from people who have actually experienced it, and it shows us steps that they went through and what to do and not to do. My favorite thing is feeling like I have someone I can talk to who will not judge me and helps me decide my future.” – Angelina Edelburg
“I think it’s an important program for us to have because a lot of us are confused on what to do for college. It gives us a set time and person to talk to in order to have some guidance. My favorite thing about the program is having someone to talk to and to ask questions about whatever I’m confused on.” – Lexi Smeznik
This program works in the present for the future, and we are very appreciative that it is offered here at BHS.
Thank you Mrs. Holko and chosen staff members for guiding us through our last year of high school and beyond.
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