Applications Open for New Explorers Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - October 24, 2024October 24, 20240 Do you know an adventurous, inquisitive girl in grades 3rd through 12th? Applications are now available for those interested in joining the world's only all-girl travel writers academy. Young Explorers use what they learn as journalists to inspire those in their community and beyond to explore possibilities in life. As
8th Annual Fundraiser Goal $6,000! Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - December 11, 2024December 11, 20240 Santa's helpers are at it again! Those seeking to have their Christmas gifts wrapped during this time of giving will once again have the Merze Tate Explorers there to the rescue. The 8th Annual Giftwrapping Fundraiser begins at Noon on Saturday, December 14th, and continues through Christmas Eve at the
Explorers Honored by Sorority Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - October 31, 2024October 31, 20240 During their state conference in Kalamazoo, the Merze Tate Explorers received cash and in-kind donations from Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. The sorority presented $1,000 and gift-wrapping items for the Explorers' annual gift-wrapping fundraiser. Shi'Terriona Straham, an Explorer alumna, received the award and shared how the Explorers impacted her life,
Explorer Receives Historic Scholarship Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - October 31, 2024October 31, 20240 Aliah Ward poses with her Medallion Medal. Copyright Merze Tate Explorers Explorer Aliah Ward, an Explorer alumna, recently received the prestigious Medallion Scholarship from Western Michigan University's Lee Honors College. Ward, who joined the Merze Tate Explorers as a 4th grader, received the Medallion Scholarship endowed by Dr. Merze Tate, the
EXPLORER FLASHBACK! She Did It! Kamala Harris’ Vice Presidential Nomination Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - October 25, 2024October 25, 20240 *The Merze Tate Explorers watched as Kamala Harris accepted the nomination for Vice President in August. Today, Harris has made history as the first woman Vice President of the United States. Watch the top winning video essays created by Explorers! Arianna Milliner was awarded 1st place and Kimyah Babineaux was
FLASHBACK: A Turning Point: Kamala Harris Makes History Uncategorized by Alayna Kuhn - October 25, 2024October 25, 20240 *Explorers watched as Kamala Harris accepted the nomination for Vice President on August 19th. As Harris makes history as the first woman Vice President, we reflect on the winning articles and videos the students created. 1st Place Essay: By Alayna Kuhn https://youtu.be/ubCQXl7hvlY Alaya shares how Kamala's nomination (and now win) as Vice President
Girls Can! Magazine Explores England Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - October 22, 2024October 23, 20240 From Kalamazoo to Stonehenge to share stories of history, culture, and Check out the latest edition of Girls Can! Magazine, where our travel writers explore history, culture, and education. Whether it's a story about the history of a one-room schoolhouse or a journey to one of the oldest universities in
Girls Talk Books: Meet Isabel Estrada Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - September 25, 2024September 25, 20240 In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Explorers meet author Isabel Estrada. Estrada is the author of La Mariachi, the story of a little girl who breaks barriers in her hometown Mariachi band. Explorers Juliana Liggins and Zydiora Jones lead this interview. Thank you to the Kalamazoo Public Library, which
Operation Oxford: Celebrating Tate’s Legacy Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - September 6, 2024September 6, 20240 When Merze Tate stepped off the train in 1932 Oxford, England, she had a dream. She had already succeeded in every educational endeavor she pursued. She had earned a bachelor's degree in teaching from Western Michigan University, making her the first African American to earn the honor at that institution.
Flashback! KVCC Welcomes Dr. Washington Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - July 26, 2024July 26, 20240 KALAMAZOO (MICH.)- It's hard to believe that it has been more than five years since the Merze Tate Explorers interviewed Dr. L. Marshal Washington, the third president of Kalamazoo Valley Community College. In the fall of 2019, the young reporters included Sasha and Syann Hollins, Shemaiah Lawler, and Layla Wallace.
