Leslie Marquez

 

            I heard about the YESS Mentoring program my freshman year from Mr. Medina because I as well was on the softball team and he was the coach. I decided to join because I knew it was going to help me stay on track with all my classes, if I did have an F in any of my classes I would not be able to play softball and I didn’t want that.  I started as a mentee, but all of the softball team would sit together so the upperclassmen girls would always help me. They really showed the leadership skills that they had been taught in school or on the field with Mr. Medina. I stayed in YESS sophomore year as well, and my junior year was when I became a lead mentor. Taking this role was really important, I had to take the responsibility of teaching others and being there for them. Creating strong bonds with students, helping them pass their classes and just seeing them grow is honestly an amazing feeling. To know that I take part of this program makes me feel so proud of myself and I truly enjoy being in it. I’m looking forward to continue being a lead mentor my senior year.