HSSU Upward Bound

A Federal TRIO program at Harris-Stowe State University helping students from McCluer High School graduate and matriculate into college.

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We will be meeting in 2114 immediately after school tomorrow! Please stop by for announcements, food, and more!

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Senior Spotlight:

Diamond is a senior and has been RACKING up acceptance letters to Missouri Western State, Fisk University, University of Missouri - Kansas City, University of Memphis, Langston University, Benedict College, and Harris-Stowe State University! #TrioWorks

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Thank you McCluer High School for highlighting the Upward Bound program! #Constellations

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The second college of the day was Lemoyne Owen College! Thank you for the tour, the basketball game tickets, and the opportunity to meet Dr. Terrell Strayhorn! #TrioWorks @tlstrayhorn

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Thank you @uofmemphis for a great experience! Our tour guides were fantastic and our students loved the campus. Many of our students loved it so much that they immediately applied for admission. We would also like to thank the men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity! #TrioWorks

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Thank you @HarrisStowe for a great Senior Day experience!

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All UB juniors and seniors are REQUIRED to attend ACT Boot Camp this Friday. We will meet in the library at 8:15 AM!

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We offer tutoring and a study hall to our students every Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 - 3:30 PM. Our tutors are Kyron and Sherman from Harris-Stowe State University.

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Today has been jam-packed! Our students were welcomed to campus from guest speaker who talked about the importance of grooming amongst other important things. Our students then met with multiple college representatives at the HBCU College Fair!

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The earlier you finish your FAFSA, the more opportunities you have to receive more funding! Our seniors completed their financial aid applications on the first day. #EarlyFAFSA #TrioWorks

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Congrats Falon!

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FAFSA Complete! Our seniors are knocking it out and securing the bag 💰

We’ll see you at HSSU tonight for the FAFSA Frenzy event! #TrioWorks

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UB seniors: We will be completing the FAFSA on the first day that the application opens. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) allows you to receive financial assistance in the form of grants and loans while in college.

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Upward Bound Alumnus and internationally renowned actress Viola Davis talking about what the program means to her! @violadavis #TrioWorks

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Congratulations to one of our very own, Joshua Donaldson!

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#1 ranked student in the class of 2020! THIS is how you Change the narrative! #mybdaytwin #smartcoolathlete #scholarship #leadership #service #yafavcounselor

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We welcomed some of the newest members of our program tonight!

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Spring College Tour for the Seniors 👀

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16 of our Upward Bound Scholars are members of the Student Government Association at McCluer High School. We love seeing our students active, involved and engaged in every level. #StudentLeaders #TrioWorks

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Reminder: Permission slips are due no later than tomorrow for the Career Day at Busch Stadium event that will take place next Wednesday!