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CAMP StaffCorrina Soto - CAMP Director
Brandon Sims - CAMP Recruiter
“I graduated with two Hispanic students from De Queen High School in 1998, but I knew that Hispanic families were moving to De Queen to find work at an increasing rate. When I returned from college in 2004, I quickly realized that the Hispanic population had grown exponentially. The problem with the growth was the fact that only a few Hispanic individuals have furthered their education. I wanted to be a part of the solution with the College Assisted Migrant Program. CAMP is not specifically for Hispanic students, but in Sevier County the majority of students that qualify for the Migrant Education Programs in our area schools are Hispanic. As a recruiter I have the privilege of convincing students that they do not have to work in the same backbreaking jobs as their parents. Most of the students I speak to do not believe that college is a feasible option for them, but we can help support them financially and academically. “ Faye Whisenhunt - Retention/Learning Specialist
"I was born and raised as a migrant worker's daughter and never had the opportunity to attend college when I was younger, so with this in mind, I am proud to be involved in the CAMP Project. I believe God gave me two gifts, one of giving, and one of serving, and through CAMP I will be able to utilize both gifts by serving and giving to migrant students who may not have the opportunity for a college education without the program. Young people are our future, and I would like to see every young person obtain the education that is so important to how successful his or her future will be." |
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