Fighting Back Mentor Program: 2008

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Holiday Party!!

Here are some pictures from our Annual Holiday Party. Enjoy!

Monday, December 1, 2008

December "Mentor of the Month"

This Month's Outstanding Mentor is Jerry Thede!

Jerry mentors a 9th grader at San Marcos High School. They have been together for about one year. Throughout the past year, Jerry and his mentee have formed a close bond, and Jerry has encouraged his mentee to exhibit good manners, to try his best in school, and to believe in himself. Jerry has had quite the impact as evidenced by his mentee's grin everytime he is asked to talk about Jerry. Jerry will be receiving lunch for two at In-N-Out. Congratulations, Jerry! Keep up the good work!

Thursday, November 13, 2008

A Few Recent Activities...

Here are a few pictures from some recent activities! Enjoy! :-)

Pottery Class with Gina Garoogian

Police Tour at SB Police Department

Bike Giveaway at Harvest Christian Fellowship

Thursday, October 30, 2008

November "Mentor of the Month"

This Month's Outstanding Mentor is Georganne Powers!
Georganne mentors a 5th grader at Aliso Elementary School. She has been with her mentee since January of last year. Throughout their time together, Georganne and her mentee have worked on homework together, done arts and crafts projects, and partipated in field trips with other mentors and mentees. Georganne is a great example of quiet service and dedication to her mentee. She will be receiving lunch for two at In-N-Out Burger. Great job, Georganne! Keep up the good work.

Monday, October 6, 2008

October "Mentor of the Month"

This Month's Outstanding Mentor is Kate Schwass!

Kate mentors a 9th grader at Santa Barbara High School. Kate has been with her mentee for two years. The pair has gone through the challenging and exciting transitions of elementary to middle school, and middle school to high school. Kate has done an excellent job of being a stable and supportive adult that Denisse can count on to be there for her through these changes. Kate will be receiving lunch for two at In-N-Out. Great job, Kate! Keep up the good work!

Thursday, September 4, 2008

September "Mentor of the Month"

This Month's Outstanding Mentor is Jack Tiethof!

Jack mentors an 8th grader at Goleta Valley Junior High. Jack and his mentee will celebrate two fabulous years of mentoring on September 19th. Prior to being matched with his current mentee, Jack worked with another student in our program. We would like to honor Jack for his quiet service and dedication to his mentee and to the Fighting Back Mentor Program. He is someone who often flies under the radar with his contributions, but we just had to put him in the spotlight! :-) Jack will be receiving lunch for two at In-N-Out. Great job, Jack! Keep up the good work!

Monday, August 25, 2008

10th Annual Mentor and Family BBQ

Dinner Time with Kiwanis Club of Santa Barbara

Our "Community Partners in Mentoring"

Face Painting

Hula Hoop Contest

Water Balloon Toss

Here are some pictures of our 10th Annual Mentor and Family BBQ. Enjoy! :-)

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

SB Museum of Natural History Pictures

Here are some pics from our lovely trip to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Enjoy! :-)

Friday, August 8, 2008

Airport Tour Pictures

Here are some pictures form our recent SB Airport Tour! We had lots of fun! :-)

Thursday, July 31, 2008

August "Mentor of the Month"

This Month's Outstanding Mentor is Arno Jaffe!

Arno mentors an 8th grader at La Cumbre Junior High. They have been together for almost 4 years now. Arno's friendship-based and communication-oriented approach has gone far in helping them build a successful and mutually rewarding relationship. Arno will be receiving lunch for two at In-N-Out. Great job, Arno! Keep up the good work!