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“Mirror Image Leadership Academy means
a lot to me because every time I go, I grow
in my relationship with God. It has also
helped me build confidence around
other people and set meaningful
goals for myself that I am actively
working toward.”

- JOEL ROJAS 7TH GRADE SCHOLAR

“Mirror Image Leadership Academy has helped me become a better person and grow
in my relationship with God. It has encouraged me to keep striving to do better in life.
Through the exposure trips, I have met great people who have helped guide and support
me along this journey. Because of MILA, I am the young man I am today.”
- CHARRENCE HUNT JR. 8TH GRADE

“As an 8th grade scholar in the Mirror Image Leadership Academy, I was not as
organized or prepared as I should have been when I first started. Over the past two
years, I have come to understand the importance of how you carry yourself. Mirror
Image Leadership Academy has taught me to be more vocal on my campus and has
helped me develop greater confidence. As I prepare to graduate from MILA next
year, I know that I will be even more bold and courageous than before.”
- JOHN ALEXANDER III 8TH GRADE SCHOLAR

“Mirror Image Leadership Academy has meant a lot to me because it has helped me
grow as a person and become more confident in myself. Being part of MILA has taught
me important leadership skills and how to work better with others. The program has
also encouraged me to set bigger goals for my future and believe that I can achieve
them. I am truly thankful for the experiences and lessons I have learned through MILA.”
- JORDEN MOBLEY 7TH GRADE SCHOLAR

“I have grown so much with Mirror Image. It helps me learn and grow, and everyone
supports each other. Every second Saturday of each month, we go on exposure trips that
help me learn new things, see di"erent opportunities, and discover new possibilities. I am
very proud to be part of this program. Mirror Image has helped me think about my future,
what I want to become as a Black teenage male, and what I want to achieve. I am grateful
to be part of a program that truly helps young people grow and succeed.”
- ALVEON KITCHEN 7TH GRADE SCHOLAR

“MILA has impacted my life by showing me how to be an educated Black man. It has
pushed me closer to God in many ways and helped me grow spiritually. MILA has helped
me understand how to make good choices and know the di"erence between right and
wrong. MILA also helps me stay on track with my grades and supports me with homework
when I need it. It has shown me decisions, and believe in my future.”
- JOSIAH BROWN 7TH GRADE SCHOLAR