Dr. Marie Francois, Associate Professor of History spoke to the students about the importance of time-management, goal-setting, and following through with their goals.
Students also presented the effect of media on young children. They looked at every aspect of behavior, employment, and choices that are affected when young children are subject to long periods of time watching negative media programs.
Recent CSUCI graduate, Josue Magana spoke to the students and encouraged them to do their best and not settle for mediocrity.
CSUCI Director of Community & Government Relations, Celina Zacarias and OUHSD Director of Migrant Education organized the event as students from Channel Islands High, Hueneme High, Oxnard High, Pacifica High, and Rio Mesa High received several certificates and recognition from OUHSD Board Member Dick Jaquez, OUHSD Administrators, state and county officials.
Special thanks to the professors and teachers of the program and special program counselors and migrant guidance technicians who have made this 10th annual program so successful. Professors and instructors, Franky Ramirez, Dr. Virgil H. Adams, Associate Professor of Psychology, Dr. James Merriwether, Professor of History, and Dr. Marie Francois, Associate Professor of History are to be commended for their dedication to young people and their high expectations for quality college work. Students who completed the program and will receive university credit are: CIHS – Stephanie Joanne Gamboa, Beatriz Morales, Cruz Ortiz, HHS- Jessica Cantu, Jose M. Gonzalez, Alejandra M. Hernandez, Elizabeth Licea, Erika Guadalupe Motesinos, Itzel Rodriguez, Juan Torres, OHS – Guillermo Che, Carina Garcia, Luis E. Juarez, Cristian A. Medina, Melanie Medina, Octavio Meza, PHS – Carmen Camarillo, Abigayl J. Gomez, Daniel Martinez, Gloria N. Pedrero, RMHS- Veronica Altamirano, Yesenia Hernandez, Nely Maribel Martinez, and Reyna G. Montoya.
