Explorers Win Best in Newspaper Award! Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - May 10, 2020August 18, 20200 Sasha Hollins represents her teammates Aliah Ward, Alayna and Nya Kuhn during the regional Michigan History Day competition at Western Michigan University. The made it to the State Finals where they won for Best Use Newspapers in the Junior Division! The Explorers competed for the first time in the Michigan
Explorers Revisit Scout Fun Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - May 7, 2020May 7, 20200 What happens when Explorers learn what it takes to become doctors through a Scout Medical Badge Day? Can Kevin Hart and Nick Jonas earn their scout badges?
1st Place: What’s the 9? The 2020 Census Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - May 3, 2020May 3, 20200 Teaching youth about the Census today will allow them to responsible citizens in the future!
Explorers Headed to State History Day Competition Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - March 17, 2020March 17, 20200 Sasha Hollins represents her team in the regional Michigan History Day competition where they earned a place as State Qualifiers to compete in the state competition! Congratulations to the Explorers who are the first non-school entity to enter the Michigan History Day competition! Their efforts at the regional competition held
Order Your Copy of a NEW Coloring Book to Honor Kalamazoo Women Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - March 4, 2020May 3, 20200 Order your copy today! Visit Smile.Amazon.com and select "Merze Tate Explorers" as your organization to support young women find their passion and serve their communities! Who was the first African American female commercial pilot from Kalamazoo, Michigan? What African American woman graduate of Kalamazoo Central went on to co-star
We Did It! Explorers Earn First College Credits Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - March 3, 2020March 17, 20200 Nearly a dozen Explorers recently completed their first college credit as a class! A partnership with Kalamazoo Valley Community College has allowed students as young as 14 to become official college students and take classes toward future degree programs. Check out this video produced by Explorer Zaria Barrow! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9mZyiPJzUM How do
Scout Leader is SHEro Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - January 25, 2020March 3, 20200 MARSHALL (MICH.)-Sonja Emziah was recently presented with the Merze Tate Explorers annual SHEro award. Emziah was presented with the honor during a regional Boy Scouts Southern Shores leadership meeting in Marshall. Sonja Emziah receives the 2019 Merze Tate Explorers' SHEro award for dedication to the advancement of girls in S.T.E.A.M.
Explorers Partner with KVCC Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - December 19, 2019December 19, 20190 The Explorers were featured in the KVCC newsletter in celebration of the Career and College Academy partnership. - Photos provided by KVCC On International Day of the Girl the Explorers and Kalamazoo Valley Community College made an historic announcement. After 11 years of helping girls explore the possibilities of life, the
‘Tis the Season! Explorers Wrap for Scholarships Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - December 19, 2019December 19, 20190 Explorers have decorated a former storefront at the Crossroads Mall as their Christmas Workshop. Their goal is to raise $10,000 in donations through their gift wrapping efforts! Honor Society students from Loy Norrix H.S. come out to help for Community Service! The Explorers are on the move! A new partnership with
