Services and Programs

 

GED Class Up Date

We have six students enrolled , three are Hope VI participants enrolled in the Prichard Housing Authority Adult Education Program. They are Ms. Julia Thigpen, Ms. Alicia Alexander and Mr. Ryan Todd. 

Mrs. Thigpen is working to improve her math skills. She says, “Math gives her headaches” She is a very dedicated student, despite the struggle she leaves class with a smile. I am pleased to have her in my class.  Ms. Alexander is working on her math skills as well. She is progressing fine. Mr. Todd is working on passing his GED test, he plans to pursue a career in culinary arts. The class is open to the public, Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 10 a.m., 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Mrs. Odessa McCain is the instructor.

Classes
 

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GED Class

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

4103 A St. Stephens Rd.

Prichard, AL 36612

Mirrian Gardner - Instructor

Tuesdays & Thursdays

1:00 pm

Business Machine repair

2:00 pm

Introduction to PC's

Mondays - Thursdays

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

4103 A St. Stephens Rd.

Prichard, AL 36612

Emma Prince – Instructor

GMAC Bowl Scholarship Winner

Torian Crenshaw is a senior at Mattie T. Blount High School.  He received a $500.00 Scholarship on Wednesday December 22, 2004, at the GMAC Bowl Game at Ladd Peebles Stadium . Torian is very excited to receive the scholarship he plans on attending Auburn University in Auburn Alabama, in the fall 2005. 

Essay for GMAC Bowl Scholarship  

To the Judges 

          My name is Torian Crenshaw, I was born in Mobile Alabama, where I have lived all my life. I am really not a complainer; I just take life one day at a time. I was badly burned at the age of three.  I have lived with this condition for 16 years; I am getting better as I get older. I was a little scared at first of people, pointing or making fun of me. I would ask my mom “why are people looking at me like that, and she would say, “they just don’t understand and she said, “don’t pay them any attention.”  She always told me that I am just like everybody else and to always keep my head up. She even said whether I knew it or not I was a good looking young man. It has truly been a challenge for me. Sometimes it’s hard because even though people may not say anything their eyes tell what there brains are thinking. I have learned that true friends don’t care what you look like; they judge you by your actions. I am so happy that I am finally a senior, about to graduate from Mattie T. Blount High School.  Peer pressure was one of my hardest dilemmas some of my friends got involved with drugs and petty theft; I am so glad that I chose to say no. I was talked about, ignored and called names. I knew my life was hard enough I did not need to add to it. I don’t have a lot of friends, but I have my family, who will always stand by me and never look down on me because of how I look. 

          I plan to attend Auburn University, in Auburn, Alabama in the fall, if I cannot secure funds for Auburn, S.D Bishop State, in Mobile, Alabama is my second choice.

I plan to major in Computer Programming. I love to work on the computer. I was employed by Prichard Housing Authority as the assistant computer teacher, for the Summer Enrichment Program 2004.  I really enjoyed working with the kids, I was able to teach them a great deal, but I learned more from them than they did from me. I loved their innocence, they did not hold my appearance against me, they asked once what happen and when I told them that was the end of it.

          I am also interested in politics, one day I hope to run for the Mayor of Prichard, may be even Senator. I would like to thank the GMAC Bowl for giving me this opportunity to apply for this scholarship. 

Torian Crenshaw

Senior (Blount High School)

Hope VI Student Spotlight

Outstanding Job

     Terrence Smith is a second year student at Miles College in Birmingham Alabama, where he is the starting defensive lineman for the Golden Bears. He is the eldest of two children. Terrence’s dream is to become a computer technologist.

     He was employed by the Prichard Housing Authority, Neighborhood Network Center, Harlem Area Weed and Seed Summer 2004 Enrichment Program. He was an asset to the program. Terrance was loved and respected by the students, his peers and the staff. He was employed as the recreation assistant, to Coach Gamble and Coach Johnson. His work was extraordinary, Coach Gamble said, “ he is the type of person that you don’t have to ask to do something, he sees the need and just does it, there needs to be more like him.” Terrance received the award for most dedicated youth worker for summer 2004. He is very proud of his accomplishment.

     Terrence is truly and amazing young man, despite the passing of his mother, he continues to strive for his dream. He also does what he can to help his little brother, who has always looked up to him. School is a struggle for Terrence but he say’s “I will make it because I believe I can.” We believe you can too.