Ontrack Success
Story Weeds & Seeds Newsletter
Greeny
Suh
“The On Track Youth Program has been
a great help
in taking the next big steps in my life.”
I first found out about MSM in the summer of 1999. I had recently
moved from Arizona and started to do some volunteer services. Participating
in the many programs they had, I successfully completed seventy hours
of volunteer services. After completing the volunteer services, they
wanted me to come back to enroll in a program called, the On Track
Youth Program.
Through this program, I was able to go to various places, including the
Boys and Girls club, and engage in many topics that are important in a
youth's life.
There were many other chances to volunteer once more through this program.
Also, I got to participate in community events that were going on in the
Korean-American society.
Towards the end of my high school years, I had received the Washington
Achievers scholarship and the director of MSM, Mandy Ma, became my hometown
mentor. When
I started to apply to different colleges, the Youth Program explained and
helped me with the FAFSA form. The On Track Youth Program has been a great
help to me in
taking the next big steps in my life. Currently, I am enrolled at the University
of Washington as a freshman and am busy catching up with my college schedule.
Ttime and time again, I still go back to MSM.
“Greeny Suh has a delightful and
positive personality. Therefore, I take pride in watching her overcome
barriers along the way
and continue to pursue
her dream at the University.”
Young Hong, On Track Case Worker
Greeny
on the University of Washington Campus
James An
The On Track program is dedicated to helping youth succeed. As much
as MSM can help a youth, it is also up to the youth to help themselves.
James An is a perfect example of a youth reaching for the stars.
Last year James attended the Gene Juarez Beauty Academy. He graduated in February
2003 and received his license in cosmetology. James is currently a Hair Stylist
Intern at Marco Two Union Square in Seattle.
I asked James a few questions:
Question: How did MSM help you the most?
Answer: MSM provided me with financial assistance by giving me a bus
pass, and paying for some of my supplies. They also taught me to have
high expectations.
Question: What do you enjoy about your job?
Answer: I like everything from the employer to every detail of the
job. It’s everything I want.
Question: A word to the wise?
Answer: Always have high expectations and try your best
in whatever you do.
James An with hair stylist and employer,
Marco, in Seattle.
