Mentors don't need strong-arm tactics

Whitman students have served as mentors to local youths since 1994.

MARIA P. GONZALEZ
WALLA WALLA UNION-BULLETIN

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Whitman student Shunei Asao (left) arm wrestles Francisco Chavez (right). Keiler Beers of Whitman cheers on (center).

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WALLA WALLA -- An arm-wrestling booth was among several activities that transformed the Young Ballroom at Whitman's Reid Campus Center into a virtual carnival Friday for the annual "Mentees to Campus Day."

Over two hours, children got to bounce in a giant inflatable castle, pose in costumes at a photo station, go "fishing," pin the tail on the donkey, eat popcorn, and delight in many more carnival-themed activities.

Students got a chance to explore the ballroom, which brimmed with enthusiastic children eager to earn tokens, claim prizes and snacks, and enjoy all there was to offer.

Whitman's Mentor Program has deep roots in the community, with about 150 Whitman students paired with children from the city's six public elementary schools and two middle schools. Mentors commit to spending a day or two out of the week at their mentees' school during lunch.


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