Miss Bianca Henny, a sophomore at DeBakey HSHP, will receive a full grant to Howard University during the summer of 2003. Henny is a part of Post 0447 at her school and she credits her experience to the Health Career Exposition that she attended in Bethesda, Maryland last summer. Howard University will track her academic record until she graduates from high school. Exploring for Success, a division of the Learning for Life Program, provides excellent opportunities for young men and women to learn about challenging careers.
  
Their most recent activity involved a Health Career Exposition in Bethesda, Maryland on August 1. Eleven students from 3 area schools attended the exposition. These participants gained information and insight on a variety of career opportunities in health care. They learned about exciting new developments in medical science and new technologies such as genetic testing, “virtual patient” demonstration, and how to take tests. They spent two-full days on the campus of the Uniformed Services University (USU) and one full day at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). They also attended interactive workshops and seminars focusing on major medical disciplines such as: allied health, medicine laboratories, nursing, pharmacy, physician assistant, veterinary, dentistry, podiatry, and chiropractic.    

The skills and knowledge these participants gained during this exposition was invaluable in preparing them for college.  Exploring for Success would like to recognize everyone who donated to our District Friends of Scouting (FOS) campaign. A special thank you to Mr. Matt Daniel, Vice President, Vaughn Construction – FOS Chairman and Mr. Robert Scharar, President, FCA Corporation. Your contributions helped to make a dream come true.