Education/Youth

LHF 2022 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: Los Hermanos Familia Education Committee presented $14,000 in scholarships two to Wayland Baptist University; three to Lubbock Christian University; and five to South Plains College! They will be opening the next round of scholarships later this year for 2023. Visit www.latinolubbock.net for more info.

TTU HOMECOMING COURT: The 2022 TTU homecoming court was announced before the football game against West Virginia on Oct. 22. The 2022 homecoming king nominees were Ty Mitchell, James Brady, Max Noble, Joel Rivero, Diego Flores. The 2022 homecoming queen nominees included: Carmen Evans, Carlye Winfrey, Hannah Jones, Addie Thane, and Tomisin Alausa. The homecoming king and queen are James Brady and Tomisin Alausa ! Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

COLLEGE STUDENT CONNECTION: A volunteer group from St. Elizabeth University Parish fed over 80 TTU students! This event offers students home cooking, fellowship and demonstrates support for the students. Thanks for caring from Latino Lubbock Magazine! (Photo by Irene Ramonez)

Get vaccinated! ¡Vacunarse! Wayland Awarded Funds to Enhance Hispanic Student Support

Wayland Baptist University will receive nearly $3 million from the U.S. Department of Education during the next five years to ensure the academic success of Hispanic and lowincome, first-generation students. The Title V grant will fund “Pioneering Greater Access for Hispanic Students through Enhanced Student Support,” Wayland’s coordinated effort to improve support for Hispanic students and expand information systems to improve student success. The effort also is designed to increase fall-tofall retention and improve four-year graduation rates. The grant is part of DOE’s Developing HispanicServing Institutions (DHSI) Program, and enables Wayland to expand and enhance academic offerings, program quality, and institutional stability. “I am pleased that we have been able to secure this grant with our first proposal because the DHSI program helps Wayland to expand educational opportunities for, and improve the attainment of, Hispanic students. That’s something Wayland has been doing but is keenly interested in expanding,” said Dr. Bobby Hall, President. The Title V grant funds the hiring of supplemental student success staff, as well as offers additional software and scholarship support, according to Dr. Cindy McClenagan, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and project coordinator. “Since starting our grant proposal initiative in 2020, Wayland has successfully garnered several sizable federal grants, but I’m most excited by this one due to its wide-ranging and long-term implications,” McClenagan said. “Wayland can now provide wraparound care for current and future student populations, especially those from Hispanic/Latino, low-income, or first-generation backgrounds.” Dr. Joshua Mora, Joachim Endowed Professor of Spanish, described the nearly $3 million grant as “a blessing for Wayland.” “It will help us enhance some programs we already have and give us the ability to create new opportunities for our Hispanic/Latino students,” said Mora, who was part of the grantwriting team and works closely with Hispanic/Latino students. “It also aids us in our retention and recruiting efforts.” Totaling $2,992,545 across five years, the grant provides funding for six new or additional student support positions, including a Title V project director, student success and disability service coordinator, bilingual academic coach, and specialists in enrollment/ LaFamilia Outreach, financial aid, and retention data. Computers and technology for project staff also is included, as well as project software. Summer Bridge Program Activities, events and instructional supplies also are included.

IN NOVEMBER

· Prepare a resume, make sure to include activities and special projects you led or participated in, and don't forget awards. · Prepare a personal statement · Start asking for letters of recommendation. · Apply for or attend FAFSA workshops with your parents. · Inquire to your counselor about scholarships.

Education & Scholarship Updates

LOS HERMANOS FAMILIA 2023 SCHOLARSHIPS

will accept its next round of scholarship applications on December 15, 2022. The application will close on February 15, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. These scholarships are designed to assist area students to obtain a higher education and to encourage retention. For more details and to apply go to: www.loshermanosfamilia.org/university-scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP INFO ONLINE

Fastweb.com - This website claims to be the most complete source of local, national, and college-specific scholarships on the net. It lists thousands of scholarships. When you sign up, you can get email updates when new scholarships become available. Good and free resource. FALLEN HEROES FUND Scholarship to assist with educational expenses of dependent survivors of service men and women and first responders who have died on active duty since September 11, 2001. Dependent survivors would include spouse, sons, and daughters (biological, adopted or step children). The scholarships are available as supplements to financial aid and survivor educational benefits. The applicant may be registered as a full or parttime student. Use the following link to apply: www.grantrequest.com/ SID_6007?SA=SNA&FID=35040

CHARLES A. & GRACE GUY

SCHOLARSHIP for Students majoring in Journalism Office of the Dean, School of Mass Communications P.O. Box 43082, Lubbock, TX 79409-3082 COLLEGE BOARD Fund Finder is an online tool to help you locate scholarships, internships, grants, and loans that match your education level, talents, and background. Apply online at: bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search COLLEGENET A convenient, speedy site which searches scholarships from categories such as ACT and SAT scores, GPA, etc. Apply online at: www.collegenet. com

NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES'

ASSOCIATION, Inc. (NSNA) Breakthrough To Nursing Scholarships For Ethnic Apply online at www.nsna.org

CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE SCHOLAR-

SHIP PROGRAM www.chci.org/scholarships/page/chci-scholarship-program AAUW SCHOLARSHIP The Association of University Women Educational Foundation Apply at www.aauw.org

ADELANTE SCHOLARSHIPS

www.adelantefund.org/#!scholarships/crij

HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP CONSORTIUM

www.hispanicscholar.org/#!apply/c17ip

LA UNIDAD LATINA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

www.lulf.org/apply/

Youth Opportunities

Scholarships Provided by Los Hermanos Familia

It’s that time of year! I’m taking the 10th-grade PSAT this week and I’m very nervous because YOUR LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED MOVIE EXPERT IN TOWN TEXAS TECH CORPORATE SPONSOR I get test anxiety. I feel pressured to reach this perfect score on a test that supposedly measures how intelligent a person is. This pressure compounds when considering how my outcome on these tests can determine the quality of opportunities available to me. Despite being often viewed as fair assessments of students' academic performances, standardized tests are only useful www.pccmovies.com 806-791-7643 in showing who has privilege. In facebook.com/LubbockPremiereCinema16Imax 6002 Slide Rd.-Unit Q Copyright 2022 by Latino Lubbock Magazine All Rights reserved. November/noviembre 2022, Vol. 16, Issue 11 Page 15

our society, those with privilege have disproportionate access to testing resources, while students of lower socioeconomic status do not. I know that as a student I do have to take these tests and I do want to perform well. However, it’s equally important for me to recognize that this system is not perfect and leaves too many people behind. Students like me stress everyday over a test that's stacked against them. With the PSAT nearing, I will do my best. No matter the outcome, I know that these tests do not reflect who I am or what I can be. Blaise Martinez - is the new youth Writer for a Teen's View. She is a 10th grader at Lubbock High School. She aspires to attend Stanford University, major in computer science, and pursue a career in computer science and app development. Welcome from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS SUGAR SKULL DECORATING WORK-

SHOP Come decorate sugar skulls for Dia De Los Muertos! A brief overview of the history will be presented. This is an all ages program. FREE. Nov. 1, 2022, 4 to 5 p.m., at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th St. DIA DE LOS MUERTOS: LEARN AND CRAFT Learn about Día de los muertos and create fun sugar skull crafts with a Texas Tech University educator while LHF ANNOUNCES LOCAL UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS: Los Hermanos Familia presented $14,000 in scholarships to young men attending school in the area including Wayland Baptist University, Lubbock Christian University and South Plains College. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine! supplies last. This is an all ages program. FREE. Nov. 3, 2022, 4 to 5 p.m., at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Ave.

VETERAN'S DAY PARADE

Sat., Nov. 5, 2022, line up starts at 8:30 a.m., parade starts at 10 a.m. on historic Broadway, Ave. to the the Civic Center parking lot on Ave. M. This year's theme is "You are not alone." Let's show our veterans that we support them. Register at www.loshermanosfamilia.org/veteran-sday-parade

FREE COMMUNITY WIDE FAM-

ILY STEM NIGHT build capacity, have some fun, and promote College and Career. Monday, November 7, 2022, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the SUB on the TTU campus. Read more at www.depts.ttu.edu/stem/fsn/ index.php TEEN TALK Join other teens and let your voice be heard to talk about the things that matter to you and to learn life skills. Please register at the Godeke Branch Library or by calling 806-775-3362. Grades 6-12. FREE. Nov. 10, 2022, 7 - 8 p.m., at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Ave.

MAD SCIENTISTS CLUB:

THANKSGIVING CATAPULT We will build a catapult that are Thanksgiving/ fall themed! We will also have a contest to see who can catapult their erasures the longest distance. Grades K-6th. FREE. November 15,2022, 4:30 5:30 p.m., Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive. ANIME GAME NIGHT Play card games, board games and video games while we watch anime! FREE. November 15, 2022, 6:30 - 8 p.m., at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th St.

BULLET JOURNALING FOR

TEENS Discover the different types of bullet journals, why they have become so popular, and how they can improve your organization and boost your creativity. A free journal will be provided to participants while supplies last. Ages 12-18. Nov. 21, 2022, 5-6 p.m., Mahon Library, 1306 9th St.

FREE ONLINE MOVIES FOR

KIDS Did you know you can watch movies online through the library?!? We've got movies for all ages available through the OverDrive App (not Libby) or on the website lubbock.overdrive.com! Los Hermanos Familia (LHF) takes pride in education. They believe that their organization’s role is in part to increase the habitus for area families by fostering an environment that offers them more exploration and programs that provide knowledge, life experiences, and opportunity. That’s why LHF established an Education Committee to initiate and plan effective education programs and lead scholarship efforts. Since 2016, LHF has provided over $62,000 in scholarships to area students. Last Month Los Hermanos Familia with its Education Partners - Wayland Baptist University (WBU), Lubbock Christian University (LCU), and South Plains College (SPC), awarded $14,000 in scholarships to men currently attending one of these universities to encourage retention and demonstrate their support to the students. While the scholarships were open to any current male college student in the Lubbock area, Latino males continue to lag behind their nonLatino peers in obtaining their college degrees. Therefore, LHF is committed to increasing attention to education by providing tools ALL PRO DADS AT MACKENZIE MIDDLE SCHOOL: Monthly, All Pro Dad gatherings are held at Mackenzie Middle School. Last month’s topic centered on reading which gave Dr. John Martinez the opportunity to share his favorite book, "What Dads Can’t Do” by Douglas Wood. They also squeezed in a Halloween-themed STEM activity - a Candy Corn Tower Challenge. Way to go from Latino Lubbock Magazine! and addressing issues impacting individuals and families. YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE! Vote November 8, 2022. ¡TU VOTO CUENTA! Vote el 8 de noviembre de 2022.

"Education is the way to improve one's quality of life, and therefore we want to offer tools to men who have struggled financially to obtain that goal," said Rosa Llanas, LHF's Education Chair explaining that Los Hermanos Familia not only offers programs and events to the community they also know that education is the way to achieve financial stability and a brighter future. Llanas said that the recipients are working on undergrad degrees, Master, and Ph.D. programs and were asked to write an essay on how COVID-19 impacted their education. Additionally, each student possess a GPA 3.0 and above. Recipients included: Edgar Daniel Delgado, SPC; Jose Jesus Gutierrez, SPC; Christian Cross Lopez, SPC; Christian Alexander Mendez, SPC; Christopher Velasquez, SPC; Abel Armendarez, LCU; Eric S. Rojas, LCU; Kevin C. Washington, LCU; Christopher S. Moore, WBU; and Adrian Gutierrez, WBU. Los Hermanos Familia will open up another round of scholarships later this year to be awarded in 2023. For more information about Los Hermanos Familia and scholarship opportunities visit www. loshermanosfamilia.org/education