Current-Use and Endowment Support for Educational Outreach Goal ............. $14,000,000 To learn more about how you can contribute to these exceptional Andover programs, please contact Sharyn Bahn, gift officer for educational outreach, at 978-749-4523 or sbahn@andover.edu.
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PALS 2
Mathematics and Science for Minority Students (MS) was established more than three decades ago to help public school students prepare—over the course of three summers—for high school and college courses in math, science, and technology, and ultimately for careers in those fields. Several universities have established similar programs utilizing the (MS)2 model. This year, a record number of applications were processed— 450 in all—and nine percent of the students were admitted. All 40 of those students accepted the offer and joined the secondand third-year (MS)2 scholars on campus in July 2010. “Through a series of classes in which I participated daily, I was able to better myself on a personal as well as an academic level. “ —Andrna Spencer, (MS)2 ’08
“At Andover, I encountered students who shared my academic interests and who were excited about learning. They were selfproclaimed math and science nerds—and proud of it! Through Cultural Sharing, I learned about Native American and African American history, but I also learned about the vast diversity among Latino cultures. In the dorm, I lived with girls from all over the globe, and I realized how big the world truly is. Being surrounded by such a diverse group of peers truly enriched my learning experience and made me a better student and a better person.” —Karina Hernandez-Guarniz, (MS)2 ’97 (MS)2 College Counseling instructor; Assistant Director, College Counseling, Phillips Academy
The Phillips Academy/Andover High School/Lawrence Schools (PALS) partnership, established in 1988, is a two-year summer and winter program that provides enrichment in math, language arts, and the sciences for middle-school students from the nearby city of Lawrence. The key factor in the growth and success of PALS students is the active engagement they have with their teachers—an outstanding group of high school students primarily from Phillips Academy’s and Andover High School’s community service programs. Each year 20 to 30 energized and high-achieving individuals are trained to teach and serve as role models and mentors, motivating the younger students to stay in school, study, and develop a sense of responsibility for themselves and others. In turn, these older students gain skills and insights into the teaching profession, while solidifying their motivation for a lifetime of public service. Funded through Phillips Academy alumni, parents, and friends and through support from foundations, the PALS program is free to all students. “I teach in the PALS program because it allows me to see firsthand how students can improve in academics. It’s great to be a part of their learning environment.” —Joe Wilkin ’08 PALS teacher
“I’ve seen students who couldn’t read clocks learn the Pythagorean theorem in the month we worked with them. That sort of transformation is due completely to their dedication and that of the teachers. I quite frankly never thought that much progress could be made in such a short period of time.” —Erika Langley ’08 PALS teacher