BSU 24/25 APPLICATION for NEW MEMBERS

BSU 24/25 APPLICATION for NEW MEMBERS
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BSU 24/25 APPLICATION for NEW MEMBERS
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BSU 24/25 APPLICATION for NEW MEMBERS
You & BSU:
Why do you want to be in BSU?*
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What do you want to be when you grow up? We believe in you!!!
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What can you bring to BSU?*

BSU 24/25 APPLICATION for NEW MEMBERS
READ ALL ABOUT IT

The following is this year's application reflection blurb. Please read and answer the questions that follow.
In 2023 feeling the need of a safe space and bonding. Aliyah Corrao decided to reach out to A2 BSU for consultation and support creating a BSU at Saline High School. Aliyah would go on to create and become President of the BSU at Saline. During her tenure she would create partnerships with several community organizations. While making great progress and strides in social justice reform. Bringing issues of hostile racial acts forward to the board and the news. Changing policy and culture around racism in the school community.
In February of 2023, several students and staff reached out to A2BSU about mistreatment of LGBTQ+ students at Pathways to Success Academic Campus. With a social media post shared across the entire BSU community and beyond. A movement was born. A2BSU helped amplify the voices of the students and sparked policy change and sensitivity training in the school. Also letting kids know the power of working together.
In 2020 Ann Arbor Pioneer student Makayla Kelsey fell victim to an alleged racial hostile act. This would become a defining moment for both Makayla who was known to be very quiet and shy and Also the BSU which was more known for its community service and events and not for its social justice moments. Both had to find their voices and stand on business and that they did sparking a two and a half year battle with Ann Arbor public schools. During this time microagressions were high. Sometimes BSU students felt bullied by staff and BSU was finding harder to move whether intended or unintended this was the prevailing feeling amongst BSU kids and their staff leaders. This culminated in a 75+ page investigative report from a firm hired by the district. This was also the catalyst for BSU becoming A2BSU and opening our borders to all schools in the greater Washtenaw County region. We moved our meetings to the Ann Arbor District Library Downtown and now we allow ANY High School student to join as long as they can make some meetings and want to participate.
Graduation is a big part of what we do. We want to make sure all of our students make it across the line and the end of their journey. Graduation is also a time to show off everything you accomplished in BSU. The more you participate in BSU events the more decorated your graduation stole will be. Here’s a few of our photos of our top members at graduation.
Trips and travel are a huge part of what we do here at BSU. A well traveled student is a successful student. Trips and travel are not possible without group fundraising. We cannot move anywhere without hard work as a collective. The more we put in as a group. The more we get to do as a group. Group fundraising is important and requires a lot of work and effort from All members.
At the end of every year top members are awarded certificates at an end of the year ceremony. Each certificate is named after a former member or staff and holds different qualifications:

-Ta’Niyah Lockley Award (Top Senior)

-Kamela Sisson Award(Top Junior)

-Djeneba Somouro Award(Top Sophomore)

-Cierra Flanagan Award(Top Freshman)

-Makayla Kelsey Courage Award

-Giovanni Smith Hardest Worker Award

-Ali Fisher Top Athlete Award

-Josiah Breedlove Most Improved Award

-Layla Dobbins Highest GPA Award

-Gigi and Maya Boyd Performing Arts Award

Our two Highest honors:

Shalae Page Leadership and Dedication Award

Ms. Cope Top Member Award
Please answer the questions below.
1. What year did A2BSU move meetings to the Ann Arbor District Library?
2. Who is the Top Senior Award named after?
3. Is group fundraising important?
4. What school was allegedly mistreating LGBTQ+ students?
5. How can you get your graduation stole decorated?
6. Who started a BSU at Saline High School?
7. What sparked the 2.5 year battle with AAPS?
8. Who is the top sophomore award named after?
9. What year was the Saline BSU created?
10. Who was the student that was victimized by the racially hostile act?
11. “The more we put in as a group. The more…….”?????
12. The Two highest A2BSU honors?
13. What was A2BSU known for before the racially hostile events of 2020?
14. Who is the highest GPA Award named after?
15. Field trips and travel are not possible without....
16. Where are members awarded?
17. Who can join A2BSU?
18. Who is the Top Athlete Award named after?
BONUS: Name the locations of the travel photos
$15 off your new member fee if you can name everyone in this photo.
Names here (Here are two IG profiles you can message that can help you answer this: @edward_vs_eddie & @_niaaeli)

BSU 24/25 APPLICATION for NEW MEMBERS
IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU

The remainder of this application is the most important, because it's all about you.
Where you from?*
(i.e. Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Detroit, Georgia, California, etc....)
If you're from the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area, what families are you related to?
It is always important to build connections.
Do you have any siblings?*

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If so, which one are you?*
(i.e. eldest, youngest, second to youngest, middle, etc)
What or who makes you feel valued?*
What or who makes you feel encouraged?*

BSU 24/25 APPLICATION for NEW MEMBERS
IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU - Favs
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Favorite game right now?
Favorite social media account you follow right now?

BSU 24/25 APPLICATION for NEW MEMBERS
What you know bout BSU?

BSU prides itself on becoming knowledgable, creating relationships, networking, getting things done and accomplishing our goals. This section of the application is to gauge your ability to be resourceful and especially your ability to get results.
How did you hear about BSU?*

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What are one (1) of BSUs social media accounts usernames?*
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What is the BSU website address?*
What is the mission of BSU?*
(The official statement of what we about as an organization)

BSU 24/25 APPLICATION for NEW MEMBERS
Important Application Information
A one-time membership fee for the 2024/25 year of $35 is due before you can be considered an official member. Money can be sent via cashapp at $a2bsu (include your first and last name in the "for" section)
Applications must be submitted by:

Friday, November 1st

Membership fees due by:

Friday, November 15th
All meetings are held on Saturdays at the Downtown Ann Arbor District Library, beginning October 6, 2024 from 4:30-7 PM. Check the BSU IG for an updated schedule*

Count me in!
A2BSU is operated and supported by Alumni and volunteers. Disrespect by any member will result in your membership being suspended or revoked IMMEDIATELY.*

I understand
***Membership fee is a membership fee. It is NOT a "hoodie fee". Hoodies and other spirit wear come with member participation. Hoodies without membership and participation are available for $150. Please email a2bsu1@gmail.com to order hoodies.*

I want to be a memberI want to order a hoodie
Please feel free to text Mr. Copeland at 734-883-4752 (text preferred) or email a2bsu1@gmail.com with ANY questions or concerns.
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I have read and understand the above statements.
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BSU 24/25 APPLICATION for NEW MEMBERS

BSU 24/25 APPLICATION for NEW MEMBERS

BSU 24/25 APPLICATION for NEW MEMBERS

BSU 24/25 APPLICATION for NEW MEMBERS

BSU 24/25 APPLICATION for NEW MEMBERS

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BSU 24/25 APPLICATION for NEW MEMBERS

BSU 24/25 APPLICATION for NEW MEMBERS

BSU 24/25 APPLICATION for NEW MEMBERS

BSU 24/25 APPLICATION for NEW MEMBERS

BSU 24/25 APPLICATION for NEW MEMBERS

BSU 24/25 APPLICATION for NEW MEMBERS

BSU 24/25 APPLICATION for NEW MEMBERS

A one-time membership fee for the 2024/25 year of $35 is due before you can be considered an official member. Money can be sent via cashapp at $a2bsu (include your first and last name in the "for" section)

Applications must be submitted by:

Membership fees due by: