Special functions were held in order to introduce mentees to mentors and also involve their parents. Apparent support group developed organizing special events like ball games, breakfasts, and outings. It proved a great success growing from 10 students to over 60. Most communication and assistance is done informally with the staff simply acting as facilitators and gentle reminders. The mentor stays with the mentee until he feels this assistance is no longer needed or he matriculates.
Some seniors identify and train their replacements before they leave.
It has helped many youngster overcome his difficulties with the mentors gaining enormously themselves from this sacrificial service. The first two days were structured to cater for the delegates from abroad. The smaller group enabled us to get to know each other and share ideas and experiences. The schedule did not focus specifically on educating boys. As other schools were on their long summer vacation it was concentrated at Montgomery Bell Academy with a visitation to Vanderbilt University.