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We have always had a passion for working with youth. Although we have always been involved in activities and programs that involves youth, we

did not feel complete. We knew that it was something more that could be within the community, but we did not know exactly where they would fit in.

Then it hit us! In 2009, while having conversation with high school students, they started talking about their future. We both noticed that none

of the students mentioned that they wanted to go on and continue their education on the college level. When asked why college was not an option, the general response was, “I never really thought about it.”

It was clear to us that opportunities and information about the benefits of attending college and obtaining a college degree were not being

presented to many students. That was when we decided to take a step in educating, enlightening and encouraging students to set their goals high and pursue a college education. We researched various topics, used our personal and professional experiences, and called on the resources of

friends and associates who are experts in their respective careers to bring together a project that is designed to transform more high school graduates into college graduates. On September 1, 2009 the first

education session was held in Hampton, VA and the work of MY LIFE MY LEGACY Inc. had officially started is designed to make a difference in the lives of high school students in the community. This difference will create a positive ripple effect within society as these students go on and educate

themselves. They will then be able to apply their experiences and continue the “legacy” of making positive differences in the world.

Thank you all very much for your endless support and prayers with you all. Continue to support MLML! With love!

The mission of MY LIFE MY LEGACY Inc. is to educate, encourage, enlighten and empower 

youth and prepare them for the future. MY LIFE MY LEGACY Inc. provides programs and services that are designed to teach youth how to properly prepare for a correct course of action, in seeking

their college education.

Recent studies show: -With 180 days of school, 7 hours each day, 1 high school student drops out every 9 seconds. -A 10% increase in high school graduation rates would reduce murder rates by 20%.-An African American Male born today is twice as likely to go to prison than to college.-30% of federal, 40% of state and 50% of death row inmates are non high school graduates.

MLML is committed to turning these numbers around, and to turn high school students into college graduates.

The specific purpose of MY LIFE MY LEGACY Inc. is to provide services and assistance that will help high school students in and

around the City of Hampton, Virginia. These particular opportunities will educate them on the importance of preparing for

their future, and motivate participants to seek post high school education. MY LIFE MY LEGACY Inc. offers programs such as:

- College Preparatory- College Admissions Assistance- Test Preparation and Strategies- College Application Assistance- Scholarship Application and Essay Assistance- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) Assistance- Computer/Technology Access- Summer Advancement Assistance- and more....

- MLML is committed to the academic achievement of the young people in our community. We believe in the power of attaining a college degree and we have effectively been able to spread our

passion of education to the youth that we serve.

-Our goal is to provide an atmosphere that fosters collegiate concepts to MLML participants. Each activity and event initiated

by MLML will give every student an opportunity to increase his/her awareness of the importance of college.

-Our ultimate goal will be measured by the amount of students who are accepted and enrolled in an institution of higher learning after completing high school. Success will also be measured by

the increase in number of our participants and sponsors throughout the course of the year.

We are so excited about this up coming school year. Our motto for the 2011-2012 year is “Make No Excuses for Your Success.” Last year we were able to assist 8 seniors in getting enrolled into college. That is our goal! That is what we are here to do! Shout outs to Sharice, Amber, Kim, Shanell, Victoria, Mike, Jalen and Stephan!

Sharice AllenNorfolk State

University

Amber StokesVirginia

CommonwealthUniversity

Kim HaneyOld

Dominion University

Shanell DallasOld Dominion

University

Victoria HawkinsFlorida A&M

University

Mike WilkinsThomas Nelson

Community College

Jalen EdwardsNorfolk State University

Stephan DrummondChowan University

These young people made NO excuses, as they battled through obstacles throughout high school that only made them stronger

and more prepared for their future.

MLML’s class of 2011 were a hard working group that put forth effort to set themselves apart from the rest. They spent countless hours grinding on the things that were

important to them in regards to their academic future. Even though most of them were very active in their own high

school, being in different clubs and various extra curricular activities, they still pushed themselves and each other to

play a major role in the development of MLML. This group was a special group that had been through a lot

together. They also were a talented group. Their talents included anything between being musically talented,

technologically savvy, fashion savvy to being able to speak Latin. Some of their gifts and abilities haven’t even been

discovered yet.So what MLML decided to do in order for our audience to

really get a feel for these great future leaders, we participated in a short interview with Sharice Allen, Kim

Haney and Amber Stokes during the radio show…

Much like our namesake Captain Christopher Newport once did, CNU is charting a course toward a greater future - and you're invited to join us on that

journey!Christopher Newport University is a young institution, but our formidable reputation is growing fast thanks

to our commitment to the principles of liberal learning and our dedication to the ideals of

scholarship, leadership and service. That dedication has earned CNU a spot in U.S. News & World Report's

America's Best Colleges guide as one of the top 10 "up and coming" liberal arts schools.

Academic programs at CNU encompass more than 80 areas of study, from biology to business

administration and political science to the performing arts, offering you a broad choice of

paths to choose from on your educational journey. Our 4,800 students are taught

by distinguished professors in small classes, take advantage of world-class amenities, and

participate in our many student activities, volunteer organizations and athletics. With so many options and opportunities, the horizon is

wide open.

Here on our 260-acre campus in historic Newport News, Virginia, you'll find boundless energy and

magnificent facilities few schools can rival - including a new library, an arts center designed by the firm of internationally renowned architect I.M. Pei, and best-in-class residence halls students tell

us they miss when they leave. The adventure continues with some of the nation's most

significant historic sites - as well as some of its most beautiful beaches! - within easy reach of

campus.Why not come for a visit and see if the CNU

adventure is right for you? Or contact us with questions.

http://www.cnu.edu/

As an extension of MLML’s mission, we are proud to introduce the new online radio show!!! Our very first live episode was aired on August 1, 2011 at 11pm. This was a huge success for us as we allowed our supporters across the nation and even across the

world complete access to what MLML is doing to uplift our youth and enhance our communities.

If you missed the show you can listen on demand at  http://tobtr.com/s/2139607.

If you would like to become a guest on the MLML radio show please email us at mylifemylegacyradioshow@gmail.com

2011-2012 SAT ($49) 2011-12 Test Dates

Test U.S. Registration Deadlines

Regular Late (a fee applies)

October 1, 2011 SAT & Subject Tests

September 9, 2011 September 21, 2011

November 5, 2011 SAT & Subject Tests

October 7, 2011 October 21, 2011

December 3, 2011 SAT & Subject Tests

November 8, 2011 November 20, 2011

January 28, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests

December 30, 2011 January 13, 2012

March 10, 2012 SAT only February 10, 2012 February 24, 2012

May 5, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests

April 6, 2012 April 20, 2012

June 2, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests May 8, 2012 May 22, 2012

2011-2012 ACT (No Writing $34, Plus Writing $49.50)

Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)

September 10, 2011 August 12, 2011 August 13 – 26, 2011

October 22, 2011 September 16, 2011 September 17 – 30, 2011

December 10, 2011 November 4, 2011 November 5 – 18, 2011

February 11, 2012* January 13, 2012 January 14 – 20, 2012

April 14, 2012 March 9, 2012 March 10 – 23, 2012

June 9, 2012 May 4, 2012 May 5 – 18, 2012

Research done by the staff of MLML Magazine found interesting facts about some of the most successful celebrities. Although

submerged in stardom, many icons realize that attaining college education is critical to their success. Here are a few…

Denzel Washington - Actor. Studied Drama and Journalism and graduated from Fordham University. (http://kristinemanley.hubpages.com).

Adam Sandler - Actor. Received his Masters of Fine Arts from New York University (http://kristinemanley.hubpages.com).

Oprah Winfrey - Talk Show Host. Studied Speech and Drama and graduated from Tennessee State University (

http://kristinemanley.hubpages.com).

Shaquille O’Neal attended Louisiana State University where he was a dominant college basketball player. He earned his degree in General Studies which he received in 2000. Later he went to earn his Master’s in Business Administration from the University

of Phoenix (www.collegecrunch.org, http://blog.ecollegefinder.org)

The lyrics to Luda's "Tell It Like It Is" - "Start up ya own company, trademark the name/ That's gon' run ya bout a grand so start

savin' ya change" - sounds like a lesson in Music Business 101. Maybe that's because Ludacris majored in Music Management at

Georgia State University (http://blogs.houstonpress.com.)

Both of the founders of MLML have backgrounds in Music Education. Needless to say, music was a major inspiration

to them as they trudged through the challenging yet rewarding times of their college careers.

According to www.brainhealthandpuzzles.com, there was a study conducted to test the effects of music on the brains of

college students. This study looked at the effects of listening to Mozart before taking an IQ test. Among three groups, one

listening to relaxation tapes and one listening to nothing, the group listening to Mozart had the highest average score.

In order to see what inspires the people close to MLML, they conducted a survey in which the subjects, who were college

graduates, were asked this question:

WHAT IS A SONG THAT KEPT YOU MOTIVATED TO CONTINUE THROUGHOUT YOUR COLLEGE CAREER?

Here are the responses…

“I Told the Storm” by Greg O’Quinn (Class of 2000)

“Bombs Over Baghdad” by Outkast (Class of 2002)

“Except What God Allows” by Hezekiah Walker (Class of 2002)

Any Song by Earth Wind and Fire (Class of 1981)

“Keep on Moving” by Soul II Soul (Class of 2001)

“He’s a Keeper” by Rodney Bryant (Class of 2007)

“Nothing Even Matters” by Lauryn Hill (Class of 2000)

“I’ll Keep Holding On” by Kim Burrell (Class of 2000)

“Spread My Wings” by Troop (Class of1995)

“I Get the Job Done” by Big Daddy Kane (Class of 1995)

The Radicals for Christ Album by Fred Hammond (Class of 2000)

Share My World Album by Mary J. Blige (Class of 2000)

“Motivation” by T.I. (Class of 2005)

This month’s spot indeed goes to a very good friend of MLML, author Nicole Ellis (George Mason University). Nicole and her family have been consistent supporters of MLML from the very

beginning of its time. She is a very intelligent, optimistic, talented and caring individual (just to give a few adjectives), who is not

afraid to express her love for Christ. She supports MLML so we will definitely support Nicole Ellis and you should too!

Purchase your copy now: http://sunshinereflections.wordpress.com/

Follow Nicole on Twitter:@sunshine_ellis

MY LIFE MY LEGACY INC.

Projected 2011-2012 Calendar

August 1- 1st airing of MLML Radio Show

August 12- MLML Fundraiser Dance

August 27- Distribution of MLML Flyers (Gosnold Hope Park)

Sept. 10- HU football vs FAMU (Alumni/Bring a kid day)

Sept. 12- MLML Session I “The Launch”- (Parent University)

Team Black & Green Fundraiser Kickoff

Sept. 19- SAT/ACT Test Prep (Courses will depend on the number of students who have registered for the upcoming test)

Sept. 26- Senior Session I

MLML Radio Show

Oct. 1- UVA football vs Idaho (UVA campus tour)

Oct. 3- MLML Session II

End of Team Black & Green Fundraiser

Oct. 10- SAT/ACT Test Prep (Courses will depend on the number of students who have registered for the upcoming test)

MY LIFE MY LEGACY INC.

Projected 2011-2012 Calendar

Oct. 17- Senior Session II

Oct. 22- HU Homecoming Parade

Oct. 24- MLML Radio Show

Oct. 26- HCS College Fair

Nov. 7- MLML Session III

Nov. 14- SAT/ACT Test Prep (Courses will depend on the number of students who have registered for the upcoming test)

Nov. 19- Coliseum Central Holiday Parade

Nov. 21- Senior Session III

Nov. 28- MLML Radio Show

Dec. 5- MLML Session IV

Dec. 10- Hampton Holiday Parade

Dec. 19- MLML Radio Show

Jan. 9- Parent University II & “Holla @ a Schola” Session V

Jan. 16- SAT/ACT Test Prep (Courses will depend on the number of students who have registered for the upcoming test)

MY LIFE MY LEGACY INC.

Projected 2011-2012 Calendar

Jan. 23- Senior Session IV

Jan. 30- MLML Radio Show

Feb. 6- MLML Session V

Fundraiser II kickoff

Feb. 25- MEGAGENESIS 2012

Feb. 27- MLML Radio Show

Mar. 5- MLML Session VI

Mar. 19- Senior Session V

Mar. 26- MLML Radio Show

End of Fundraiser II

Apr. 2-5- MLML College Tour (Atlanta, GA)

Apr. 30- MLML Radio Show

May 7- MLML Session VII

May 28- MLML Radio Show

June 10- MLML Student Recognition Banquet 2012

*ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

MY LIFE MY LEGACY Inc. is starting the 2011-2012 school year with a strong commitment to enhance the community through education. We want to start things off with this very informative session on Monday September 12, 2011 from 6 pm-8:30 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room at Y.H. Thomas Community Center.

This session is open to all parents of high school students in Hampton Roads as well as all high school students. The Director of Admissions from a local university will be present to answer questions that may arise.

If you are interested in learning the important steps of preparing for education after high school or if you want to receive motivation to start the school year off on a strong note, you need to be there!

MAKE NO EXCUSES FOR YOUR SUCCESS!

Dinner will be served! Door prizes will be given!

As a consistent partner of MLML as well as a sponsor, DJ Croz Music Group would like to say

congratulations to the class of 2011. You all worked hard over the past couple of years, but DO NOT STOP NOW! Keep on rolling. To the rest of the students of MLML, pay attention to everything that

this great organization is putting in front of you. Stay committed to your success! MLML will not leave you hanging. You all are a great group of young people with potential that is unheard of.

Each one of you will be GREAT! Just keep on being the best you can and encouraging your friends to

do the same thing.

Phone: 757-346-MUSC (6872)Web: www.djcrozmusicgroup.com

Email: djcroz@gmail.com

Here is to…

›Staying focused this year

›Preparing myself now for my college career

›Giving my best in my assignments

›Having a plan for my future

›Working hard now, so I don’t have to later

›Building my LEGACY

›My college graduation day

›Looking into my tomorrow today

›Knowing what I want in life

›Setting myself apart from others

›Defying the statistics

›THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR MY SUCCESS!!!

Jaryn Crosby- Educator, Hampton City Schools

Daryl Crosby- Educator, Norfolk Public Schools

Leroy Crosby- University Safety Officer, Hampton University

Brian Smalls- Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, City of Newport News

Will Moffett- Councilman, City of Hampton

Rashard Wright- Principal, Kecoughtan High School

Joe Addison- Financial Officer/Entrepreneur

Phone: 757-912-5429

Address: P.O. Box 541 Hampton, VA 23669

Web: www.mylegacy-inc.org

Email: 1legacy.inc@gmail.com

Radio Show email: mylifemylegacyradioshow@gmail.com

- LEGACY Hampton

- myLEGACYinc

Jaryn Crosby-Founder/Presidentjcrosby@mylegacy-inc.org

Daryl Crosby-Founder/Executive Directordcrosby@mylegacy-inc.org