Principal's Breakfast


February 15, 2011 - East Bank Club

On a brisk february morning, principals and counselors from private and public high schools all over Chicago met at the East Bank Club in River North to learn about Chicago Scholars' five year college success and mentoring programming and the exciting opportunities we could offer their junior-year students.

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In the Mail Hall of the East Bank Club
Our guests begin to arrive
Meseret begins the program
Eileen Rudden gives the welcoming remarks

In the Mail Hall of the East Bank Club

In the Mail Hall of the East Bank Club



Before breakfast was served, guests were welcomed by Meseret Negash, Chicago Scholars Executive Director for Programs and National Partnerships, and were introduced to the Chicago Scholars Team. Eileen Rudden, CPS Office of College and Career Preparation Officer, gave opening remarks and set the tone for our guests in explaining why CPS decided to make Chicago Scholars one of their strategic partners. Guests were then informed of the Professional Development opportunities we offer for CPS counselors to the benefit of more of their college-bound students at their respective schools and were shown a video highlighting the impact our organization from our current scholars' and alumni perspectives.


As our guest finished their meals, Jessica Root, an admissions representative of Hope College offered her impression of Chicago Scholars' impact on students from both the perspectives of a college admissions representative and a cohort mentor. Meseret gave an overview of our five-year program, detailing the benefits to admitted students at every phase of our five year programming from seniors in high school to graduating undergraduate seniors.

To Conclude the Breakfast, Molly Whybrow, our High School LAUNCH Program Manager, gave a breakdown criteria of eligible candidates we are looking for and important dates and deadlines we have set in place for both  applicants and our admissions process. After the formal presentation, Meseret and Molly took the time to answer our guests' questions.

The actual slide presentation and video shown at the event can be seen below.

Principal's Nominator Breakfast Presentation