Greetings Simon Scholar college students and alumni, and a belated Happy New Year to you all! A lot has transpired since our last newsletter in September 2016. Obviously, our country has entered a new era, and we have seen and heard how many of you are impacted by these developments. We are inspired by your strength and determination during these uncertain times, and we applaud your efforts to make your voices heard. Now more than ever, we are convinced that the path to a better future is through education and empowerment. We are also reminded of the power of each our your stories. The stories you carry with you, the ones that have formed you and carried you to where you are today, are the stories that will shape the future of our country. These stories of struggle and determination, faith and commitment, overcoming obstacles and beating all odds, hope and optimism in the face of adversity...these are the stories that you, tomorrow’s leaders, will bring to the world. They will determine what kind of student, community member, spouse, parent, employee and boss you are. These stories give you character, and they give us hope. Thank you for letting the Simon Scholars community play a role in your story.
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