Beaufort High teacher Shelia Cato has just kicked off a new mentoring program for girls at BHS called “Ladies First.”  Each of the 26 girls included will have a personal mentor within the school’s staff — someone she can call on to help with questions, problems, motivation, and a little TLC. The program is intended to help at-risk students learn new ways to cope with everyday situations, and learn strategies for being successful in school and in life. At the initial kick-off meeting, students met their mentors, discussed the qualities that make “a lady, “ and were treated to club shirts, a gift bag, and refreshments.  Bi-monthly meetings will offer the opportunity to learn and grow for these young women.