Student Highlight – HAC Education Foundation https://callisfoundation.org Established in 1986 to Support Educational Initiatives Focused on Youth Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:19:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/callisfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cropped-Alpha-Logo-black.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Student Highlight – HAC Education Foundation https://callisfoundation.org 32 32 161335016 Youth To Men Alumni – Theodore Lewis https://callisfoundation.org/youth-to-men-alumni-theodore-lewis/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:05:10 +0000 https://callisfoundation.org/?p=1150 Currently attending Kennesaw State studying International Relations

“Participating in the Youth to Men mentoring program taught me the importance of responsibility, self-respect, and being part of a supportive community.  I learned how to express myself more confidently, set goals for my future, and make better choices. Most importantly, I realized that being a man isn’t just about strength, it’s about integrity, respect for others, and being a positive example.”

]]> 1150 Youth To Men Alumni – Pierce Newsom https://callisfoundation.org/youth-to-men-alumni-pierce-newsom/ Sun, 07 Sep 2025 14:39:55 +0000 https://callisfoundation.org/?p=1141 Currently Attending Morehouse College
“I enjoyed my time in the Youth To Men program and the end-of-year Celebration where the Class of 2024 was awarded scholarships. I also enjoyed connecting with other scholarship recipients and gaining great wisdom from our mentors. I will forever be thankful for the kindness shown toward me”.
]]> 1141 Youth To Men Alumni – Alexander Smiley https://callisfoundation.org/youth-to-men-alumni-alexander-smiley/ Sun, 07 Sep 2025 14:37:42 +0000 https://callisfoundation.org/?p=1136
2023 Graduate of Roswell High School
Currently attending Tennessee State University as a Presidential Scholar
“Be respectful to everyone you meet because you don’t know who you could be talking to. Also, remain grounded in who you are and don’t let external factors change the heart that you have”.
]]> 1136 Youth To Men Alumni – Terrence McCrae https://callisfoundation.org/student-highlight-terrence-mccrae/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:16:12 +0000 https://callisfoundation.org/?p=234

Currently a Freshman attending Georgia State University

“I joined Youth to Men as a freshman and the program has made a positive impact in my life.  I have developed leadership skills, valuable life skills, and enjoy building relationships with young men from other high schools. The police engagement session, one of my best experiences, was informative and offered techniques for interacting with law enforcement, valuable information for a black male in 2023.”

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