2015 AISD Latino Leaders Fall Conference

The Latino Leaders Fall Conference was a true success! Not even the down pour could stop our motivated and enthusiastic group of Austin ISD students. The conference fell on Halloween, so we were able to take full advantage of the spooky holiday by starting off with some very impressive pumpkin decorating; the theme? Our local colleges, of course! Our high school students worked in teams to research facts about schools including Huston-Tillotson University, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin Community College, Texas State University, Concordia University Texas, Saint Edward’s University, and Southwestern University.

After sharing some insight about these Texas schools students got the chance to converse with our visiting HSC Scholars. This is often times the favorite and most rewarding part of our conferences. Students get to voice their interests, questions, and concerns with our knowledgeable scholars who can share their personal experiences. These conversations are a treat for both, our high school students and our scholars.

Our 2015 AISD Latino Leaders showed their Halloween spirit by coming dressed up as what they aspire to be in the future. Our Halloween costume contest was won by Maria, who sported her dance team gear. She told us about her passion for dance, and her interest in joining a dance team in college. There were other creative and inspiring costumes, like Landry’s costume. She came dressed to impress and ready to help students with learning disabilities. This is a cause that’s close to Landry’s heart, and a career path she wishes to pursue. Other students’ costumes showcased their love for music, interest in forensic science, and appreciation for an older sibling who has paved the way by graduating college.

The 2015 AISD Latino Leaders Fall Conference was filled with college spirit, motivated and driven students, and a handful of Halloween treats. We hope all students who attended were able to walk away with some helpful insight on the colleges that were researched and new connections to other AISD Latino Leaders.  The HSC team and our scholars look forward to the next opportunity to interact with new and returning AISD Latino Leaders!