BEYOND the BOOKS
Horizons Club Mentors Encourage, Admire Students’ Growth
S
ENIORS Charlie Russell and
The novice was doing laps (comfort-
Cam Dalton, co-presidents
ably) by day’s end, thanks to the
of the Horizons at Brunswick
expert.
Club, see defining moments of
the program everywhere they look. At the Mehra Natatorium in April,
In classrooms during the summer or on select Saturdays during the school year, Dalton bears witness to boys
Russell spotted fellow classmate
improving their reading skills, as well as
and stud swimmer Thacher Scannell
their educational habits and attitudes.
teaching a young boy how to swim
He acts as a mentor or a role model —
using a kickboard — smiles smeared
and the Horizons boys follow his lead.
across both of their faces.
Seniors Cam Dalton (left) and Charlie Russell watched the progress of Horizons students in the pool, on the field, and in the classroom.
Both Russell and Dalton are grateful for their experiences. “I’m so glad to have been a part of the Horizons program for the past four years and to have seen growth in these boys,” Russell said. “They take strides academically and in their character.” “I’ll miss these boys,” Dalton added. “The program really does change their
Arabic Scholar Bound for Morocco
J
UNIOR KOBY OFORI was awarded a scholarship from the Arabic Honor Society under the auspices
lives — giving them a place to learn and
of Qatar International Foundation — enabling him to
putting a structure in place so that
attend a study-abroad program in Morocco this summer.
they don’t fall behind in school. I’m lucky to have been part of it.”
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