“It’s okay to be smart…”
Morgan Arthur
5MK is proud to present the first Youth Advisory Council Member, Morgan Arthur.
Morgan is a high-school junior in Chicago and is an honor roll student who participates in many extracurricular activities including athletics, band, and speech team. Her diverse activities combined with her broadened view of the world have created a well-rounded individual determined to make a difference. She truly believes that education offers access to a wider range of opportunities, including a fuller life and greater career opportunities. Hear why she thinks HOPE’s mission to “Make Smart Sexy Again” is critical to the aspirations of youth today.
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February 5th, 2009 at 7:18 am
Wow,
This is awesome and true. What a breath of fresh air that our Youth understand the imporatance of being smart and this the key to their success. I am so very proud of Morgan and glad to know her personally. Absolutely Awesome! Thanks for challenging us to raise the bar and to make the most out of your lives through hard work, dedication, and creating opportunities that will enhance your life. Stay encouraged and keep working to be the best that you can…
February 6th, 2009 at 9:25 am
Brillant. Simply brillant. This young women is the example of the Obama Generation. Indeed she is among its leadership. I hope my daughters end up like Morgan.