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Aaron, a junior Breakthrough student at Austin High School, recently received a full scholarship to attend the School for Ethics and Global Leadership in Washington D.C. this spring semester. Aaron says, "I would never have known this opportunity was out there for me if it was not for Breakthrough. My case manager told me about it, encouraged me to apply, and helped me every step of the way. I'm nervous and yet excited to step outside of my comfort zone and try something new and challenging. I hope to come home this summer with confidence in my ability to go to and succeed in college." Aaron is one of only 32 students that SEGL admits each semester from across the United States. The school's mission is to provide intellectually motivated high school juniors who represent the diversity of the United States with the best possible opportunity to shape themselves into ethical leaders who will create positive change in our world. Aaron will be attending the school on a scholarship set up in honor of noted educator, Austin resident, and Breakthrough Austin board member, Ted Whatley. November 17, 2009 The Hillside Natural Area Project On November 7th, 40 St. Stephen's mentors, 60 Breakthrough students, and 25 Breakthrough families came together to witness the unveiling of The Hillside Natural Area Project. As briefly mentioned in the last news update, students learned about invasive species and the ecological problems they cause, visited an ecologically restored preserve, learned about working together in teams, removed invasive plants behind Gunn Hall, planned and designed the restoration project, planted 170 seedlings, and created paths and sitting areas in the Natural Area. To read more about this at the St. Stephen's website and see pictures of the project, click the image below.

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