Thursday, February 07, 2008

 

Upward Bound Program Established.

The Mingo County Commission created the Mingo County Upward Bound Program at the urging of local attorney Eugene Sisco Jr.

The program is designed to assist students that are attending high school to prepare for college.

Mary Ellen O' Daniel was hired at a rate of $ 21,000 per year to serve as the director.

Students that come from low-income families, families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree amd low income first generation military veterans who are preparing for college.





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