Brenda

Four Directions School-10th grade

Mentor Site: Glendale

"It feels great being a leader in my community because all the girls look up to me as a role model."

Plans after high school: to become a lawyer

Jasmine

South High School-10th grade

Mentor Site: Glendale

"The most important thing about being a mentor is that I'm a role model all the time. The girls watch everything I do, not just while I'm at work but also in the neighborhood."

Plans after high school: to become a fashion designer

Ishwaq

Roosevelt High School-11th grade

Mentor Site: Glendale

"Being a mentor has made me feel like a leader and a responsible adult."

Plans after high school: to become a nurse

Khadija

Roosevelt High School-9th grade

Mentor Site: Glendale

"I have learned a lot as a mentor, like, that the girls are not all the same, and they are fun to work with."

Plans after high school: to promote youth non-violence

LaTishia

Roosevelt High School-10th grade

Mentor Site: Little Earth

"The best thing about being a mentor is learning new things and then going to my mentees and teaching them what I've learned."

Plans after high school: to become a pediatrician

Mai

Johnson High School-9th grade

Mentor Site: McDonough

"The most important thing I learned about being a mentor is that you have to step up..you learn about yourself and get to be proud for who you are."

Plans after high school: to become a nurse

Kisha

Skills for Tomorrow High School-10th grade

Mentor Site: McDonough

"Being a mentor made me feel mature, responsible, and happy. I feel like an adult the young ladies can trust."

Plans after high school: to become a mortician

May

Central High School-9th grade

Mentor Site: McDonough

"Being a mentor has put me out of the box. I am not shy anymore and I like to share my thoughts."

Plans after high school: to become a fashion designer