Testimonials

I would like to offer my support of High Hopes Excelling Youth Enterprises, Inc. for the beneficial impact they have on the community through their programs designed to promote self-esteem, parent mentoring, classes and activities for our youth.
- Clardy Vinson, Principal
It has been my experience to have known Michael in the past in his capacity as an undergraduate student and mine as Dean of Students at Washburn University. During my association with Michael, I have become aware that I have had contact with an articulate, persevering man who has a genuine and sincere desire to succeed in any endeavor he chooses to undertake. Michael is ambitious and is a self-starter who has insight, is punctual, and is extremely active and involved in community organizations. Michael is not just a spectator in those organizations. Michael is not just a spectator in those organizations, but a bona fide organizer and leader. Our community needs more of those types of individuals.
I am accurate when I say that consideration of Michael Jefferson and High Hopes would not be a waste of your time. Investing in Michael is assurance of a very good return on your investment.
- Meredith Kidd, Dean of Students and Chief Student Affairs Officer
High Hopes is uniquely qualified to help restore hope to communities that so desperately need assistance. I encourage you to give High Hopes proposal your most serious and thoughtful consideration.
- Sam Brownback, Kansas Governor  
The model that High Hopes employs gives young people a sense of purpose, pride, and empowers them to take charge to their lives and their community. It is documented over and over again in the literature that this model is one the most successful prevention methods. By giving young people healthy choices and allowing them to make their own decisions, High Hopes will be enabling young people of the community to become successful, healthy adults.
It is due to this model that High Hopes is a success and why I strongly recommend that you support this program.
- Richard B. Ellis, Ph.D. Chair, Human Services Department
Wow - what can I say! Thank you so much for being with us for our Third Annual Parents University and for providing such an inspiring keynote address. I'll never think about "spending time" and "paying attention" in quite the same way. Thanks also for bringing Reg along to provide some serious thoughts in such a light, humorous way. What a team you two make!
Thanks again for helping to make our Parents University such a success. I hope that our paths cross again in the future.
- Denise E. Sullivan, CFCS Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences