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The Flagler County Education Foundation celebrated 21 graduating seniors at its annual Take Stock dinner May 2 at the Palm Coast Community Center. Courtesy photo
Selina Hernandez, the Ed Foundation's assistant director for student services, poses with Take Stock in Children's Oustandting Senior Amalie Maniscalchi. Courtesy photo
At the dinner on May 2, Brian and Jacki Unger pledged $500 to each Take Stock in Children graduating senior to cover college expenses. Courtesy photo
There was a large turnout of families, students and mentors at the Flagler County Education Foundation's Take Stock in Children dinner on May 2 at the Palm Coast Community Center. Courtesy photo
The Flagler County Education Foundation celebrated 21 Take Stock in Children graduating seniors at its annual Take Stock in Children Senior Dinner on May 2 at the Palm Coast Community Center.
A large turnout of families, students and mentors were in attendance.
Take Stock in Children is a non-profit organization that offers underserved students throughout their high school years one-on-one support through volunteer mentors, professional college success services and the opportunity to earn a college scholarship. The Ed Foundation facilitates the program in Flagler County.
Amalie “Molly” Maniscalchi of Flagler Palm Coast High School won Flagler County's Take Stock in Children Outstanding Senior Award. Maniscalchi and her mentor, Sally Winkler, have remained in the top three for mentor sessions. Maniscalchi has attended every Take Stock college tour and workshop.
Local Take Stock in Children supporters Brian and Jacki Unger announced that they are providing each graduating senior an extra $500 toward college expense such as meal plans, dorm supplies or a laptop. Brian Unger called it the three L's: laptop, lunch and lodging.
Here are Maniscalchi's answers to questions when she was nominated for Outstanding Senior:
Do you qualify for Bright Futures?
No, unfortunately I do not because my SAT does not meet the requirement.
Where are you planning to attend college/major in?
I am planning on attending either Stetson University or University of North Florida. ... I’m planning on going into is Biochemistry.
High School Activities and Community Service?
My high school and community service activities consisted of Student Government Association, Yearbook Club, Yearbook Palooza, Flagler Palm Coast Friends for All Abilities, Calvary Church of Palm Coast and Ormond Beach Dream Team Leader, Christmas Come True, and Flagler County Public Library Volunteer.
Career Goals?
My career goal after high school is to graduate and attend college and receive a PhD.
As a Take Stock HIgh School Senior, what advice would you give to the incoming Take Stock students?
My advice to the incoming Take Stock students is to make sure you stay involved. Attend as many events as possible that the program is running and make sure to build as many strong relationships as possible. I have built tons of friendships and relationships with my peers within the Take Stock Program and I couldn’t be more grateful for this opportunity.
As a Take Stock Senior, what does Take Stock mean to you?
A Take Stock Senior means to me that you have completed this important chapter in your life. This is a huge accomplishment in your life and you should appreciate everything life has given you. High School wasn’t always easy for me, but making the best out of it, is the best decision you can make.
As a Take Stock scholar, what is the biggest lesson learned from your mentor?
This question means so much to me and I am so happy to have this opportunity to answer this question. The biggest lesson I have learned from my mentor, Sally Winkler, is that everything is going to be okay. She has been with me from the start of my Take Stock journey and has taught me so many valuable lessons. Sally has shaped me into the person I am today and I couldn’t be more thankful for that. She has been with me through my ups and downs in high school and has never failed to remind me to look at the positives through any situation. I have grown so much by meeting with her weekly and she is the reminder in my life that everything is going to be okay. Everybody needs that reminder in their life and I’m so glad I have encountered that through her.
Where do you see yourself in 20 years?
I am excited to see what life brings in my way in the next twenty years. I am planning on having a family with multiple children that grow up strong. I see myself as successful and enjoying life just the way I always imagined it.
