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Gettysburg’s Dean of Intercultural Advancement Pete Curry received a “Key to Our Success” award from Philadelphia Futures’ Sponsor-a-Scholar (SAS) program.
Curry was honored June 10 as SAS recognized 38 students who graduated this year from colleges and universities including Gettysburg, Dartmouth, Drexel, Penn State, and others.
“Dean Curry made our success possible,” said one of this year’s Gettysburg College graduates, William Green. “He knew how to support us, how to motivate us, and how to celebrate us.”
Green praised Curry as the “go-to person” who “heads up a whole system of support for us at Gettysburg. “Dean Curry met us on day one — before we were even admitted to the college. He participated in our admissions interviews, welcomed us on Get-Acquainted Day by hosting a barbeque for our families and us at his home, and made it his priority to meet with us weekly during our first year at Gettysburg. Dean Curry always knew what was going on with us.”
Also attending the ceremony was Travis Jones, another SAS student who graduated from Gettysburg College this year.
Two SAS students enrolled at Gettysburg College this past fall. Two more will do so this coming fall.
Gettysburg College has been a partner with Philadelphia Futures for nine years. At the June 10 event, Curry was praised for having worked with SAS students longer than anyone at other partner institutions, and for his participation in Philadelphia Future events in the city.
For SAS students, Gettysburg College provides continuing one-on-one mentoring through its Intercultural Resource Center, sessions on how to look for colleges, complimentary transportation for overnight campus visits, and campus events and interviews, and assistance regarding financial-aid forms.
“Despite statistics and circumstances that would predict otherwise, these students are determined to earn their college degrees and take their place in the world,” says the Philadelphia Futures website. “Students who are accepted into the SAS Program receive one-on-one, long-term mentoring; a comprehensive, year-round curriculum of academic enrichment and college guidance; funds for college-related expenses; and staff support through high school and college.”
A “Key to Our Success” award also went to Manny Ruiz, a counselor at Gettysburg College’s Center for Career Development. He was honored for work he did previously at Dickinson College.
Gettysburg College is a highly selective four-year residential college of liberal arts and sciences. With a student body of approximately 2,500, it is located on a 200-acre campus adjacent to the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The college was founded in 1832.
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It comes as no surprise that Dean Curry has been recognized for his work with the SAS program. His selfless dedication and work ethic in the IRC are an additional testimony to the professional Pete is. No one deserves this honor more. I'm proud to work with Pete. KUDOS! :-) Jan Onieal, Nurse Practitioner, Health Service
Janice Onieal | Posted Jun 24, 2009 11:11 PM
Pete and Manny, Wow...great job and I am proud to work with you both. All the best, Steve
steve lewis | Posted Jun 25, 2009 08:16 AM
This is AWESOME! This award could not have gone to a better person. Congratulations, Pete!! Thanks for doing great work (I had to say it)... :D
Agatha Wells - 2007 | Posted Jun 25, 2009 08:30 AM
As others have stated, it is no surprise that Dean Curry has garnered such an award, and we are extremely proud of him and his work on campus. He is truly a living treasure, and someone who makes the world a better place. Congratulations, Pete! Sincerely, Susan Russell, Dept. of Theatre Arts
Susan Russell | Posted Jun 25, 2009 12:05 PM
It's great to see Dean Curry and Gettysburg College continuing to do great work. His award is well deserved and I congratulate him!!
Satin Matthews - 2007 | Posted Jul 01, 2009 02:05 PM
Congrats to Dean Curry and Mr. Ruiz for receiving these well-deserved awards, but also for this far-reaching efforts in ensuring the SAS students have all teh tools they need to succeed in college. YOu have this aluma very proud- people like you are the reason why Gettysburg is such a remarkable place!
Molly Hoke - 1995 | Posted Jul 05, 2009 12:36 PM
Pete's leadership as a friend, colleague and mentor does not go unrecognized at Gettysburg College. I'm very privileged to have worked with this visionary on the Diversity Commission the past three years. Now as a summer school teacher in South Philadelphia High and in the future in Prince George's county, MD, I know that as I work toward narrowing the achievement gap, people like Pete will follow in my footsteps.
David W. Neagley - 2009 | Posted Jul 05, 2009 12:41 PM
We need to continue everyone's efforts. As a newly hired teacher at FitzSimon's Young Men's Leadership School School in the School District of Philadelphia, I look forward to identifying and encouraging a new generation of potential Gettysburg scholars.
Peter Morse - 1989 | Posted Jul 21, 2009 10:09 AM