Gentry Middle School student wins computer

May 27, 2015 at 5:00 a.m.

by Staff Reports

Submitted Photo Lyle Mercer, Cassie Hartaway, Steve Driggs and Danny Funkhouser of Walmart’s Print Solutions pose with Makenna Fletcher, a Gentry Middle School student awarded a new laptop computer from Walmart for an essay she wrote as part of the Mi Futuro program.
Submitted Photo Lyle Mercer, Cassie Hartaway, Steve Driggs and Danny Funkhouser of Walmart’s Print Solutions pose with Makenna Fletcher, a Gentry Middle School student awarded a new laptop computer from Walmart for an essay she wrote as part of the Mi Futuro program.

GENTRY -- On May 14, 17 selected Gentry Middle School students attended a Mi Futuro Graduation with Walmart Print Solutions in Bentonville.

Mi Futuro is a youth mentoring program for eighth-grade students which builds partnerships between Walmart associates and students. The program's mission is to motivate, engage and empower eighth-grade students to improve the next generation. The program included visits to the Gentry Middle School for monthly curriculum activities to inspire students.

On May 14, students received graduation certificates, T-shirts, back packs with school supplies, lunch and a tour of Print Solutions. Students were able to see their mentors' work environment.

During their April session, the students wrote an Essay titled, "My Promise to Myself." Associates at Print Solutions then read all the essays and chose one as a winner.

Makenna Fletcher's essay was chosen and she won a Dell Laptop Computer.

Community on 05/27/2015