A Lending Hand

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24 hours in a day might not be enough for Manny who dutifully strives to follow his passions and make a difference. Manny, originally from Ghana, has enhanced his Hanover experience by starting his own club, joining Greek life, competing for Hanover’s football team, and more. Tell us all about it, Manny.

– Thanks, Alex. Hello, everyone. I was born in Ghana, West Africa, coming to America was definitely a big culture shock. As an immigrant, I didn’t expect myself to be able to come to a school like Hanover College. I was always so busy helping my brother who has autism while my parents were at work. With family, work, and football and doing club activities, I cannot focus on school like I wanted to, but I had a little bit of help from great teachers and people. I had a wonderful teacher who graduated from Hanover who told me about the school. She encouraged me to apply for the Benjamin Templeton Scholars Program. It’s a scholarship for students interested in social justice initiatives. On my visit, I fell in love with the beauty of the campus. I also got to talk to my football coach who made me feel right at home. I knew this was the place I wanted to be and grow as a person. I can say after my first year, I was not wrong. Hanover is a place where you can be strong-willed and passionate in whatever you do. I have been able to fight for issues that I am passionate about, taking risk and not being scared. I created a club called Brothers-2-Brothers which is a group that empowers and creates a place of unity, love, and safety. Brothers-2-Brothers does community service, gives out food and clothes to those who have housing insecurities, and helps the local Boys’ and Girls’ Club. My involvement doesn’t stop with the football team and Brothers-2-Brothers, I am also a member of Black Student Union and one of Hanover’s four fraternities. Hanover College is where you make it. If you’re like me trying to make an impact on the world, this is a place you can do just that. Back to you, Alex.

– Take a rest, Manny. You have certainly earned it. More than 99% of Hanover students receive some form of financial aid. Hanover’s Templeton Programs support students, like Manny, who passionately wanna make a difference in the world. The Templeton Program aid students who tackle social justice issues and work tirelessly to create a better world. Thanks again, Manny.