BALF's programs provide a positive learning environment and a college-focused mentality for each participant.

Club List


North High School Be A Leader Club

The Be A Leader Club at North High School is a student-run club open to all students who express a desire to achieve a college education. The club meets once a month during lunch in Ms. Ruiz's classroom, and is a forum for members to network and discuss such college-going topics as financial aid, SAT/ACT preparation, and effective personal statements. Club members take part in various activities including college visits, career shadow days, and volunteer projects. In addition, they are encouraged to attend monthly BLIH workshops held at ASU's downtown campus in the Mercado building where they can interact with college student mentors.

Alhambra High School Be A Leader Club

The Be A Leader Club at Alhambra High School is a student-run club open to all students who express a desire to achieve a college education. The club meets every Tuesday of the month at 2:40PM in Mr. Kunz’s classroom (Room 2104), and is a forum for members to network and discuss such college-going topics as financial aid, SAT/ACT preparation, and effective personal statements. Club members take part in various activities including college visits, career shadow days, and volunteer projects. In addition, they are encouraged to attend monthly BLIH workshops held at ASU's downtown campus in the Mercado building where they can interact with college student mentors.

Betty H. Fairfax High School Be A Leader Club

The Be A Leader Club at Betty H. Fairfax High School is a student-run club open to all students who express a desire to achieve a college education. The club meets once a month after school in either Mr. Winemiller or Ms. Henrixson’s classroom, and is a forum for members to network and discuss such college-going topics as financial aid, SAT/ACT preparation, and effective personal statements. Club members take part in various activities including college visits, career shadow days, and volunteer projects. In addition, they are encouraged to attend monthly BLIH workshops held at ASU's downtown campus in the Mercado building where they can interact with college student mentors.

Bioscience High School Be A Leader Club

The Be A Leader Club at Bioscience High School is a student-run club open to all students who express a desire to become college bound, focused and prepared.  The club meets once a month during lunch in Ms. Chen's classroom, and is a forum for members to network and discuss such college-going topics as financial aid, PSAT/SAT preparation, and effective personal statements.  Club members take part in various activities including college visits, career shadow days, and volunteer projects.  In addition, they are encouraged to attend monthly BLIH workshops held at ASU's downtown campus in the Mercado building where they can participate in college-going workshops and interact with college student mentors. 

Bostrom Alternative Center Be A Leader Club

The Be A Leader Club at Bostrom Alternative Center is a student-run club open to all students who express a desire to achieve a college education. The club meets once a month after school in Mrs. Singleton's classroom, and is a forum for members to network and discuss such college-going topics as financial aid, SAT/ACT preparation, and effective personal statements. Club members take part in various activities including college visits, career shadow days, and volunteer projects. In addition, they are encouraged to attend monthly BLIH workshops held at ASU's downtown campus in the Mercado building where they can interact with college student mentors.

Camelback High School Be A Leader Club

The Be A Leader Club at Camelback High School is a student-run club open to all students who express a desire to achieve a college education. The club meets once a month both during lunch and again after school in Ms. Lujano’s classroom, and is a forum for members to network and discuss such college-going topics as financial aid, SAT/ACT preparation, and effective personal statements. Club members take part in various activities including college visits, career shadow days, and volunteer projects. In addition, they are encouraged to attend monthly BLIH workshops held at ASU's downtown campus in the Mercado building where they can interact with college student mentors.

Central High School Be A Leader Club

The Be A Leader Club at Central High School is a student-run club open to all students who express a desire to achieve a college education. The club meets once a month during lunch in Mrs. Hollister classroom, and is a forum for members to network and discuss such college-going topics as financial aid, SAT/ACT preparation, and effective personal statements. Club members take part in various activities including college visits, career shadow days, and volunteer projects. In addition, they are encouraged to attend monthly BLIH workshops held at ASU's downtown campus in the Mercado building where they can interact with college student mentors.

Maryvale High School Be A Leader Club

The Be A Leader Club at Maryvale High School is a student-run club open to all students who express a desire to achieve a college education. The club meets regularly after school in Ms. Rascon’s classroom, and is a forum for members to network and discuss such college-going topics as financial aid, SAT/ACT preparation, and effective personal statements. Club members take part in various activities including college visits, career shadow days, and volunteer projects. In addition, they are encouraged to attend monthly BLIH workshops held at ASU's downtown campus in the Mercado building where they can interact with college student mentors.  The Be A Leader Club at Maryvale holds several fundraisers each year and offers a club scholarship to its active members.

Metro Tech High School Be A Leader Club

The Be A Leader Club at Metro Tech High School is a student-run club open to all students who express a desire to achieve a college education. The club meets regularly during lunch in Ms. Kally’s classroom, and is a forum for members to network and discuss such college-going topics as financial aid, SAT/ACT preparation, and effective personal statements. Club members take part in various activities including college visits, career shadow days, and volunteer projects. In addition, they are encouraged to attend monthly BLIH workshops held at ASU's downtown campus in the Mercado building where they can interact with college student mentors.

South Mountain High School Be A Leader Club

The Be A Leader Club at South Mountain High School is a student-run club open to all students who express a desire to achieve a college education. The club meets once a month before school in Ms. Beck’s classroom, and is a forum for members to network and discuss such college-going topics as financial aid, SAT/ACT preparation, and effective personal statements. Club members take part in various activities including college visits, career shadow days, and volunteer projects. In addition, they are encouraged to attend monthly BLIH workshops held at ASU's downtown campus in the Mercado building where they can interact with college student mentors.

Trevor G. Browne High School Be A Leader Club

The Be A Leader Club at Trevor G. Browne High School is a student-run club open to all students who express a desire to achieve a college education. The club meets once a month or more after school in Mr. McPhaul’s classroom, and is a forum for members to network and discuss such college-going topics as financial aid, SAT/ACT preparation, and effective personal statements. Club members take part in various activities including college visits, career shadow days, and volunteer projects. In addition, they are encouraged to attend monthly BLIH workshops held at ASU's downtown campus in the Mercado building where they can interact with college student mentors. Please see Mr. McPhaul in advance to secure a place in the school van that he takes monthly to the BLIH workshops.

Suns Diamondbacks Educational Academy Be A Leader Club

The Be A Leader Club at Suns Diamondbacks Educational Academy is a student-run club open to all students who express a desire to achieve a college education. The club meets each Friday during lunch in Ms. Gamboa’s classroom, and is a forum for members to network and discuss such college-going topics as financial aid, SAT/ACT preparation, and effective personal statements. Club members take part in various activities including college visits, career shadow days, and volunteer projects. In addition, they are encouraged to attend monthly BLIH workshops held at ASU's downtown campus in the Mercado building where they can interact with college student mentors. 

Franklin Police and Fire High School Be A Leader Club

The Be A Leader Club at Franklin Police and Fire High School is a student-run club open to all students who express a desire to achieve a college education. The club meets regularly after school in the community room with Mr. Cordova, and is a forum for members to network and discuss such college-going topics as financial aid, SAT/ACT preparation, and effective personal statements. Club members take part in various activities including college visits, career shadow days, and volunteer projects. In addition, they are encouraged to attend monthly BLIH workshops held at ASU's downtown campus in the Mercado building where they can interact with college student mentors.

Carl Hayden Community High School Be A Leader Club

The Be A Leader Club at Carl Hayden Community High School is a student-run club open to all students who express a desire to achieve a college education. The club meets regularly in the classrooms of Ms. Hollister and Ms. Barton, and is a forum for members to network and discuss such college-going topics as financial aid, SAT/ACT preparation, and effective personal statements. Club members take part in various activities including college visits, career shadow days, and volunteer projects. In addition, they are encouraged to attend monthly BLIH workshops held at ASU's downtown campus in the Mercado building where they can interact with college student mentors.

Cesar Chavez High School Be A Leader Club

The Be A Leader Club at Cesar Chavez High School is a student-run club open to all students who express a desire to achieve a college education. The club meets regularly in Ms. Ocampo's classroom, and is a forum for members to network and discuss such college-going topics as financial aid, SAT/ACT preparation, and effective personal statements. Club members take part in various activities including college visits, career shadow days, and volunteer projects. In addition, they are encouraged to attend monthly BLIH workshops held at ASU's downtown campus in the Mercado building where they can interact with college student mentors.

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