Miguel has applied to attend National Teen Leadership Program this summer and is raising funds for his program fees. Can you help?
Miguel
Miguel
Interest:
Leadership
Grade:
10th
School:
Bell Gardens High School
Location:
Bell Gardens, CA
Successfully funded on April 6th, 2017!
Fully funded!
$539 raised
$0 to go
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Miguel
Miguel's Story

My passion is leadership development.

Leadership is very important to me. I believe I have grown as a leader day by day in my life, but I don't believe that I have enough opportunities in my community to be able to expand my leadership skills. I do my best to take any leadership role available. I am currently Sophomore Class President and was School Site Council President and Class President my Freshman Year. I believe that I get re-voted every year into council because my peers see me as a leader. I always stay on task and have been very involved since my elementary school days. Although extremely busy taking 7 classes a day including Marching Band, I always manage my time, which I believe is a very big part of being a leader. I also see myself as a role model for others around me.

Susana
A Note from Ms. Larios, Miguel's Counselor

I have no doubt that Miguel possesses the interpersonal, academic and leadership skills to be successful in whatever he does. I know that his continued participation in the National Teen Leadership (NTLP) will greatly enhance his view of the world.

After graduating from high school, Miguel’s goal is to go to Harvard University. We have spoken extensively about the academic, personal, and emotional strength it takes to be accepted and graduate from such an institution. He listens to the advice that is given to him, asks questions, and looks for feedback on ways to improve himself personally and academically. I think that participating in the NTLP will help to better prepare him for the cultural shock that occurs when many poor, students of color attend higher education.

Campaign Activity
Miguel
Miguel posted an update
July 13
I am the change of today!

This past weekend was absolutely phenomenal! I can't thank every one of you enough for giving me the opportunity of attending the National Teen Leadership Program. I learned so much about being a better leader and the different ways of leading in this world. I discovered and learned so many things about myself that I did not know about. NTLP changed my life and now i'm ready to change lives in my community!

Not just friends, family!
Not just friends, family!
Leaders of today!
Leaders of today!
Miguel
Miguel posted an update
May 3
The Summer of Endless Possibilities!

I want to take this time to thank every single one of you for your generous donation towards my attendance to the National Teen Leadership Program this summer. I know that I will greatly benefit from this leadership conference in many ways; I will grow as a person and learn to empower and change the world around me and bring back to my community.
I am very excited to spend a weekend at Chapman University learning and collaborating with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Your donation has made a difference in my life and I will make sure to keep you updated in my endeavor.
Leadership has been a very important aspect of my life. I have always sought for new ways to grow as a leader and strived to be a better person. I know this will help me reach my goals because a leader never stops learning. Attending the NTLP this summer will give me the tools to furthermore learn about myself and discover endless possibilities.

Success! Ms. Larios helped Miguel raise $539
April 6
Lael Gonzales donated $40
April 6

Happy to help such an amazing young man

Tracy Kuo donated $25
April 3

Miguel, you are truly an outstanding student. I can't think of anyone more deserving to attend this program.

C M donated $25
April 2

Miguel, keep up the good work!!

Adolfo Marquez donated $25
April 1
Olga Garcia donated $20
April 1

Hey boo, good luck, we love you 😀😀😀

Mary Miller donated $25
March 31

Hello Miguel....I value my brother-in-laws opinions and know everyone he thinks highly of is someone I would want to aid. Good luck to you and enjoy NTLP

Salvador Ramírez donated $20
March 29

May all your aspirations become realities.

Beatrice Adriano donated $25
March 28

Miguel you have made me so proud of you! Glad to have been one of your teacher's.

Lael Gonzales donated $25
March 28

I am so proud of you Miguel! I have seen you come along way from back at BGI when you were apart of All Stars. You have been a hard worker and dedicated to being a leader. I am proud to know such an amazing and awesome person.

Ely Santoyo donated $20
March 27

Darrell Reyes donated $25
March 27

Nothing is impossible!

Britney Fields donated $20
March 27

You are a fantastic kid! I am so proud to have met you at BGI'S Leadership Camp and can't wait to see where you end up in time! Keep on rocking it! Warm Fuzzies ♡

Yvette Bilello donated $25
March 27
Anonymous donated $15
March 27
Alice Bernal donated $10
March 27
Mark Miller donated $25
March 27

Miguel, you are one of the most dedicated, passionate and consistent NTLP students I have ever known. I am proud to have introduced you to NTLP, and to continue to support you!
Persistence and hard work pay off, Miguel. And you doninatrate both, every day. I am SO proud of you!

Linda Lopez donated $20
March 27

I hope you reach your goal Miguel, you deserve all the best. ❤️

Student Contribution donated $99
March 27
National Teen Leadership Program
National Teen Leadership Program donated $50
March 27
Susana
Ms. Larios started this campaign
March 27
Miguel
Miguel was accepted into Wishbone!
February 1