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It’s getting pretty exciting around here. The STRIVE U Class of 2008 will receive their diplomas next month. Graduation day is set for July 12th. It’s being held at USM’s Hannaford Hall. The four soon-to-be graduates are busy wrapping things up and transitioning into their new lives. Each of them will give a speech right before receiving their diplomas. This year’s commecement speaker is Former Maine Governor Angus King. Governor King along with several other community members will be awarded honorary degrees.

A lot of people are really looking forward to graduation, and I am definitely one of them. This will be my first big event as a STRIVE U employee. I took over the role of Admissions Coordinator earlier this month and so far so good. If you have any questions about graduation or the admissions process, please feel free to contact the office.

So, here’s to the Class of 2008! Congratulations and good luck!

Have you checked them out yet?  Click on the forums link and start discussing events and activities with other STRIVE members, volunteers, and staff!  This is also a great way for parents, guardians, and case managers to ask each other questions and support each other.  Check it out today!

March 1st and 2nd are getting closer and closer!  Are you ready to Dance All Night at the STRIVE Rocks Dance Marathon?  This year looks to be our greatest yet!  If you haven’t started fundraising yet- get started now.  Go to www.firstgiving.com/strive and set up your own page.  Its secure, and a really great way to get those pledges in!

Look for more DM news in the next couple days- we’ve got some really cool prizes which will be announced shortly!

Thanks! See you there!

Winter was in full force on December 14th at STRIVE Night. The “Snow Ball” was a great night with special guest appearances by snow elves, Mrs. Frosty, Old Man Winter, and Jack Frost! Everyone looked great! There was gingerbread people to decorate, a hot chocolate station and a free holiday decoration station for folks to take items home! It was another awesome Friday night at STRIVE. Join us every Friday from 6-9pm. The next theme night will be on January 4th 2008 as we ring in the new year! Hope to see you there

On Saturday, Dec. 1st, STRIVE held its kickoff party to the 2008 STRIVE Rocks Dance Marathon.  This years Dance Marathon will be held March 1-2, 2008, at the USM Sullivan Gym.  Lots of new things in store this year- you won’t want to miss the biggest event of the year! 

At the kickoff party, over 100 dancers came by the STRIVE Center to pick up their pledge packets and dance (of course) to the great band “Five Foot Ficus”.  A big thanks to both Five Foot Ficus and Demont and Associates for attending the kickoff and making the night a success!

 Missed the kickoff?!?  Contact Kristina and get your pledge packet today!  Collecting pledges gets you the opportunity to participate in the hottest event of the year, as well as earn great prizes like a college scholarship and iPods.  One new feature this year-you can raise funds on-line!  Check out www.firstgiving.com/strive and create your profile today!  Not dancing?  Feel free to visit and sponsor a dancer!

Stay tuned for more info on STRIVE Rocks 2008!

Hello and Welcome to the new and improved STRIVE website!  Special thanks to Andrew and Web Design of Maine for his efforts in updating the site for us!  We invite you to check back frequently- find out the latest news about STRIVE, read this blog(!), and talk with other users in the new forums section.  Just one more way to get involved with STRIVE!  Let us know your thoughts on the new site!

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