Onteora Students Share Their Community Mentorship Experiences
The community mentor program at Onteora High School offers students in Grades 9-12 the unique opportunity to pursue their passions and interests with the guidance of community-based professionals. The program allows participants to explore potential career paths and gain practical knowledge, personal growth, and valuable friendships.
Student Presenters Share Their Mentorship Experiences
On June 6th, the student presenters shared their experiences during the community mentor program at Onteora High School. The students had engaged in a variety of subjects during their mentorships, including fine arts, engineering, veterinary medicine, real estate, pastry-making, and sports journalism.
Sports Journalism Mentorship
Grade 11 student David Troeger had the opportunity to explore sports journalism with Crispin Kott of Hudson Valley One. Troeger, who dreams of working for ESPN one day, had previously published work in magazines such as BimmerLife. During his mentorship experience, Troeger worked on a piece that explored his own perspectives and opinions about Onteora High School sports. He enjoyed the opportunity to explore different types of writing and gain practical knowledge about sports journalism.
Sports Photography Mentorship
Grade 11 student Natalie Hastie studied sports photography with New York City-based photographer Ira L. Black. Hastie’s mentorship experience increased her understanding of lighting and how to use photos to tell a story. Her selection of photographs on display reflected her love for photography and sports. Although she may not pursue photography as her career, one of her dreams is to take photographs at the World Cup.
Complete List of Students and Their Mentorships
The community mentor program at Onteora High School included the following students and their areas of study:
- Eve Batista and Hazel Storch – figure drawing with the Woodstock School of Art
- Oscar Espinoza – engineering with John Schultheis
- Fiona Green – illustration with Mike DuBois
- Sean Hallinan – real estate sales with Peter Cantine
- Natalie Hastie – sports photography with Ira L. Black
- Protus Mayunga – photography with Phil Mansfield
- Olivia McHugh, Melanie Milla and Madeline Mills – engineering and robotics with FALA Technologies
- Jake Hawk Slater – veterinary medicine with Arkville Veterinary Care
- Cosimo Spiotta – pastry-making with Blue Mountain Bistro-To-Go
- David Troeger – sports journalism with Crispin Kott of Hudson Valley One
- Lucinda Jennings – music recording with Kevin Salem
Conclusion
The community mentor program at Onteora High School offers students the opportunity to explore their interests and passions outside the classroom. The program provides practical knowledge, personal growth, and valuable friendships that can benefit students throughout their lives. Through mentorships, students are able to gain insight into potential careers and develop skills that are beneficial to their future endeavors.
Originally Post From https://hudsonvalleyone.com/2024/06/26/students-explore-interests-follow-passions-through-onteoras-community-mentor-program/
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