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Parents, alumni urge restoration of Mock Academy funding, cite college scholarships and mentorship
Summary
Families and alumni told the commission that Mock (MOC) Academy provided critical academic and extracurricular opportunities, produced scholarships and technical certifications, and urged reinstatement of city funding that was cut in the recent budget.
Multiple speakers on Aug. 4 asked the commission to restore funding for Mock (MOC) Academy, describing long-term personal and community benefits from the program.
Andrea Thomas said her family has been with MOC Academy for about 14 years and pleaded with commissioners to reinstate the program in the budget, saying the academy provided mentorship, leadership and academic supports. "We stand before you today, plea into the commission to reinstate the budget for, to include MOC Academy," Thomas said.
Youth and alumni described concrete outcomes: Jacob Joseph said his academy coursework helped him earn technical credits and a Security+ certification and influenced his decision to study cybersecurity at Augusta University; another speaker described a full athletic scholarship. Speakers asked commissioners to consider the program's role in student success, travel and scholarship opportunities, and community mentorship.
