What a Gift
When our daughter, Emily Cain, told us about her
interest in applying to the Ivy League Connection, we were in full
support. We knew very little about
the program but what we had heard was impressive. She worked diligently on her
essays and got herself ready for the interview. When Emily told us that she had
been accepted to the Women & Leadership Program at Brown University, we
were thrilled at the unique opportunity that we knew awaited her.
The weeks prior to the trip gave us further insights
into the program and the hard working individuals that make this program so
special. The informal potluck at
ECHS was a great way to meet the other girls going on the trip and the
wonderful chaperones. Chaperones, Sewellyn Kaplan, Jackie Timmes and Kat
Williams really put everyone at ease with their relaxed presentation and open
demeanors. The lovely dinner at Boulevard was a great opportunity to meet and
speak with Brown alumni, a few of the sponsors and Charles Ramsey. Attending
the School Board meeting and standing for the photo with all the selected students,
program leaders and sponsors was an honor.
Before we knew it Emily was driving off in a shuttle
at 3:30 AM, with her cohort, heading for the airport. This was the first time
that Emily would be away from our family for three weeks; she was totally ready
and excited for the days ahead. In the days and weeks that followed we
cherished the blogs. The blogs served not only as a terrific skill for the
participants but they provided us as parents with a window into the program and
the experiences of the participants. Emily was so busy that we rarely spoke on
the phone and her text’s mostly read:
“We are soooo busy. I am having a fantastic time…” The Blogs provided
the details.
The Ivy League Connection is truly a unique and
fabulous opportunity for students of WCCUSD. We would like to extend a special thank
you to Charles Ramsey, Madeline Kronenberg, and Don Gosney for their tireless
efforts and to the sponsors for making it all possible.
Emily Cain’s parents : Tracy Westphal and John Cain
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