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Wednesday, November 15, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 29 ASPIRE: Program gives direction post-high school Continued from page 3 “The more one-on-one time we can get for students, the better,” he said. “We sin- cerely could use more volun- teer mentors.” In addition to the men- tors, Sisters High School con- tracts with college consultant Theresa Wadden who meets with students and their par- ents, namely regarding four- year college admission, which can be a bit daunting, espe- cially for students and parents unfamiliar with the process. “Though we serve all stu- dents, we have a special focus on students who are the first in their families to attend col- lege,” said Kroytz. “To clar- ify, we use the word ‘college’ to cover any post-high-school training.” In addition to mentoring, the ASPIRE program hosts college planning nights and financial aid seminars for stu- dents and parents during the year. Earlier this fall, Kroytz took about 50 students to the Central Oregon College Fair for them to gain exposure to higher education. Helping students choose a college path is important work, but then the challenge becomes figuring out how to pay for it. This is why Kroytz hosts a financial aid night each fall and works closely with the local non- profit group GRO (Graduate Resource Organization). Last year GRO awarded 87 separate scholarships to forty members of the Sisters High School class of 2017. All of the scholarships come from local sources, thanks to the generous people and busi- nesses of Sisters. Kroytz, along with mem- bers of GRO, facilitate the application, selection, and disbursement of these schol- arships. One of GRO’s aims is to provide a scholarship to every student who applies. Scholarships are available for every post-high-school educational option under the sun — from four-year col- leges to one- and two-year technical and vocational schools. One goal this year for ASPIRE and GRO is to help ensure that students and their families understand that the two programs are meant to serve all students. “We sometimes hear that there is a belief that ASPIRE and GRO are focused on four-year colleges, which is not the case whatsoever,” said Kroytz. “ASPIRE helps advise students on any and all career and educational inter- ests, from military service to higher education.” He went on, “The confu- sion may stem from the fact that applying to four-year col- leges tends to require more steps than other options.” Kroytz wants to make sure all families are aware of the Oregon Promise, which was established by the legislature in 2015, which offers tuition at any of Oregon’s commu- nity colleges for qualified students. “The Oregon Promise is Open Houses Brooks Camp Village - 55+ community Sat., Nov. 18; Noon to 3 p.m. Tour Three Homes for Sale Eaih 3-bedroom, 2-bath home has a diff erent w avor, off ering you a ihanie to imagine all the ihoiies you ian have when you join this 55+ iommunity! 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Please email resumé to outwestrealty@gmail.com 541-549-3333 | 625 North Arrowleaf Trail, Sisters ILoveCentralOregon.com Each offi ce is independently owned and operated really helping kids access col- lege,” he said. “Its popularity has caused Oregon’s lawmak- ers to have to make some tem- porary adjustments to how to prioritize recipients from the qualified pool, which includes being an Oregon High School graduate with a minimum of a 2.5 grade point average.” The more one-on-one time we can get for students, the better. We sincerely could use more volunteer mentors. — Rick Kroytz To apply for the Oregon Promise, students must file a free application for student aid (FAFSA) and complete an application on the OSAC por- tal. The application period is open, according to Kroytz. Links to learn more about ASPIRE and GRO links are on the Sisters High School website. Kroytz can be reached at 541-549-4045 or at rick.kroytz@sisters.k12.or.us. BROWN: Captain had to retest for firefighting capabilities Continued from page 3 said, “We are proud of the hard work and determination he has shown to get back to work.” Due to the physical demands of the job, injured firefighters must pass a gru- eling physical abilities test before returning to work. The test is designed to simulate firefighting skills that may be encountered at an emer- gency incident. Captain Brown breezed through the testing process without hesi- tation and reported for duty Saturday, November 4. Captain Brown thanked all of the people who helped him through the recovery process. “I am so thankful to be back to work and couldn’t have done this without the help of the CHP rescue crew, my doctors, physical thera- pist, friends and family,” he said. PHOTO PROVIDED Captain Thornton Brown (left) is back on the fire engine after an accident during a climbing adventure left him injured. n i g n i s i t r e v Ad ! s k r o W t e g T h e Nug I lofe Th e Nugget. 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