Events
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November 11: Academic Advocates Meeting
Monthly Academic Advocates meeting. Theme: Supporting Youth Without Carrying It Alone. Purpose / Activity Focus: Share practical strategies for planning, focus, studying, and asking for help.
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November 28: Holiday Party
For SOAR Counselors, Academic Advocates, and Staff.
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December 5: Guardsmen Christmas Tree Lot Volunteering
Guardsmen Christmas Lot Volunteering Opportunity and SOAR Dinner. This is for SOAR high school students who want to volunteer at the lot and earn “volunteering credits”.
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December 9: Academic Advocates Meeting
Monthly Academic Advocates meeting. Theme: Wins, Challenges & What We're Learning. Purpose / Activity Focus: Reflect on the semester, celebrate progress, and normalize challenges through shared learning.
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January 9: 2027 Winter Academy
Mainly for SOAR Classes 2020 – 2026. Older SOAR youths who have remained active with SOAR will also be invited.
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January 13: Academic Advocates Meeting
Monthly Academic Advocates meeting. Theme: Advocacy in Action: Listening First. Purpose / Activity Focus: Strengthen active listening, relationship-building, and responding to what youth actually need.
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February 10: Academic Advocates Meeting
Monthly Academic Advocates meeting. Theme: Building Youth Voice & Self-Advocacy. Purpose / Activity Focus: Explore ways to help young people build confidence, communicate their needs, and take ownership.
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March 10: Academic Advocates Meeting
Monthly Academic Advocates meeting. Theme: Problem-Solving Together. Purpose / Activity Focus: Bring real situations, share strategies, and use the group as a collaborative support network.
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April 14: Academic Advocates Meeting
Monthly Academic Advocates meeting. Theme: Advocacy in Action: Spring Reset: Recharge & Refocus. Purpose / Activity Focus: Check in on energy and priorities, reconnect as a team, and identify what […]
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May 12: Academic Advocates Meeting
Monthly Academic Advocates meeting. Theme: Recognizing Impact. Purpose / Activity Focus: Share meaningful moments, recognize advocacy work, and reflect on how relationships create impact.