Issue Date: 10/15/07
Palomar hosts Latino youth event motivating kids to stay in school
"Look at you, you're all beautiful," he told the students. He referred to the boys as seeds that will blossom with education and lead the way for more Latino men to succeed.
"I was moved to tears," Associated Student Government President Michelle Eichelberger said, about Von Son's speech. "There was such a sincerity…you can feel his heart."
Former Palomar student Amilcar Chavez said that he admires Von Son's ability to go out of his way to help students. He said Von Son is the reason he decided to become an educator.
"Von Son is an inspiration to many, he will help anyone who seeks it," Chavez said. "I want to do for kids what he did for me."
It is essential for boys to explore career options early on so that they have a plan by the time they get out of high school, Chavez said.
"It's great for them to see what they can do in the future." said Monica Salazar from Univision's promotions department.
Montes said the event cost over $25,000. Univision, NBC 7/39 San Diego, Palomar College and other local businesses made it possible.
"I was moved to tears," Associated Student Government President Michelle Eichelberger said, about Von Son's speech. "There was such a sincerity…you can feel his heart."
Former Palomar student Amilcar Chavez said that he admires Von Son's ability to go out of his way to help students. He said Von Son is the reason he decided to become an educator.
"Von Son is an inspiration to many, he will help anyone who seeks it," Chavez said. "I want to do for kids what he did for me."
It is essential for boys to explore career options early on so that they have a plan by the time they get out of high school, Chavez said.
"It's great for them to see what they can do in the future." said Monica Salazar from Univision's promotions department.
Montes said the event cost over $25,000. Univision, NBC 7/39 San Diego, Palomar College and other local businesses made it possible.
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posted 3/17/09 @ 9:52 AM PST
Education is an important part of one's life and any initiative in this matter is welcome. I am glad to see people that really care and do something about underlining the importance of education. (Continued…)
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