The notion of mentoring is ancient. In modern times, however, the concept of mentoring has found application in virtually every forum of learning. In academics, mentor is often used synonymously with adviser. A fundamental difference, however, is that mentoring is a personal as well as professional
relationship. A mentoring relationship develops over an extended period, during which a student's needs and the nature of the relationship tend to change. A mentor will try to be aware of these changes and vary the degree and type of attention, help, advice, information, and encouragement that he or she provides.
In a broader sense, the mentor we are looking for here at LHS is someone who takes a special interest in helping another person develop into a success…. and happily accept the moniker of “Graduation Guardian.”