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Local Group Makes Ivy League University Dreams A Reality For Valley Students

High school seniors from across the country are checking their email inboxes this month, eagerly awaiting acceptance letters from colleges and universities. It can be an exciting and stressful time for anyone. But here in the valley, one group of students is ready. FM89’s Christina Lopez reports on one local program that is celebrating 25 years of helping make college dreams a reality. On this chilly December Saturday members of the local Ivy League Project, a group of 20 students from across the Central Valley ranging from fourth graders to high school seniors, form a circle inside the Annadale Baptist Church in Sanger, California. The mission is to leave their nerves at the door and introduce their partner to others within the circle. “This is my new friend, Auturo Murillo, um, his favorite color is red. He likes to play soccer,” said one student. “Eye contact. Excellent. Next,” said Martin Mares, CEO and Founder of the Ivy League Project. The voice in the center of the circle
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