BLADEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE YOUTH PROGRAM’S

ANNUAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL LUNCHEON

On Wednesday, August 23, 2006 the Bladen Community College Youth Program sponsored its annual Back-To-School Luncheon. During the luncheon students were given speeches of motivation from Dr. Darrell Page, President of Bladen Community College; Dr. Stanley Richardson, Administrator for Upward Bound, and Stanley Scott, Bladen JobLink Director.

Dr. Page talked with students on the importance of overcoming barriers. His message allowed student to visualize the road to success and how to over obstacles that they may face ahead. Students were also enlightened on higher education program.

Students were given insight on the three D’s of success; Dreams, Determination and Destination. Dr. Richardson relayed the message to students that in order to be successful an individual must first dream of the success that they want to achieve, then develop an internal determination for the dream, and finally through the incorporation of the first two components the individual will be led to their desired destination. In addition Dr. Richardson provided students with information on methods of selecting the best college that accommodates their needs and career interests.

JobLink Director, Stanley Scott greeted the students. He talked with students about the importance of their input in planning upcoming activities and events.

During the luncheon the youth program staff talked with students pertaining to the importance of participation in scheduled activities and events. Students were also given insight on the 2006/2007 program expectations. An election was held for students to elect members of their peers to serve on the Youth Committee. The Youth Committee members will be responsible for planning and coordinating program activities.

Lunch was catered by the Pizza Hut restaurant in Elizabethtown.