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Roselle mentor makes a difference in students’ lives

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Ken Black of Roselle walks down the hall with Joey Sandoval, 12, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Roselle, where Joey is enrolled in summer camp. Joey’s mentor, Black, started the Adults Involved in Mentoring Students while working with the senior ministry at the church nine years ago. AIMS now serves students in five elementary districts, Lake Park High School District 108 and Trinity Lutheran School.

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Ken Black says listening is one of the mentor’s most important roles.

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Ken Black, right, and Joey Sandoval have some private time together. During the school year, mentors meet one-on-one with students during one lunch period per week.

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Joey Sandoval, 12, greets Ken Black, who has been his mentor for several years. Shy and quiet at first, Joey enjoyed playing cards and board games with Black before he felt comfortable talking with him.

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Nine years ago, Ken Black of Roselle started the mentoring program that serves Lake Park High School and its feeder districts. The program matches students who need some extra attention with adult mentors, who meet with them weekly. Now he's ready to turn over the reins of the program.

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