FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2000 Behrend mentors `adopt' Diehl school students by Libbie Johnson staff writer As part of Penn State Behrend's Adopt-A-School program, students have the opportunity to affect students at Diehl Elementary, a local school. This program is especially important because 87% of Diehl students live at or below the poverty level and many students do not have access to artistic and cultural opportunities in the community. Shawna Pelasky, coordinator of Greek life and student leadership programs, organizes the Adopt- A- School program. She said that it is a long-standing tradition for Penn State Behrend to have this partnership with Diehl. According to Pelasky, each semester about 20 students serve as weekly mentors weekly. Also, a number of other students participate in special events, such as Diehl Reading Day, throughout the year. "You will build a relationship with a student who is greatly in need of your role modeling while gaining communication and team working skills," Pelasky remarked. Pelasky said that each mentor will be assigned to a specific student for an entire semester. The mentors will be informed of the student's needs (both personal and educational), and the problems that put these Diehl students at high risk. The teacher and mentor will set educational goals for that student and will work together to see that these goals are achieved. Pelasky wants to increase participation in the mentoring program: "Student groups and organizations interested in volunteering will be matched with a special project that focuses on the core knowledge that students must learn at a certain grade level." This is Sarah Orr's first year as a mentor for the Adopt A School program. Orr, a fifth semeste► communications major, said she joined because she likes working with kids. "I hope I can have an impact on the students lives," On said. Orr encourages fellow students to become involved with the program. "If any student's thinking of participating or wants to just help out in any way, definitely join Diehl Adopt-A-School, definitely become a mentor." The program began September 11 this year, but Pelasky welcomes new applicants. "We can always use mentors and other volunteers," she encouraged. Those students interested in the Behrend's Adopt-A-School program can stop by the Office of Student Activities for a brochure and an application. Mentors must commit to at least one hour per week, but are able to sign up for as many days as they want. Students will be matched up with a teacher who can use help during those hours. The Adopt-A-School Program is also an important part of the Music at Noon: Logan Wintergarden Series, according to Daniel Barnard, choral director and coordinator of the Logan Series. "All of the Logan groups perform at Diehl. 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