We are excited to announce the launch of our new 校友 Society Platform. We invite everyone to register so you can stay current with 年轻的利记sbo, alumni and as we continue to Grow Big Dreams!
John and Deanna Sammon Fund for 年轻的利记sbo LPP
To donate to the John and Deanna Sammon Fund for 年轻的利记sbo LPP, click here.
YSLPP 2022夏季课程!
July 11th - 29th: Summer Program for Grades 7-9 @ 利记sboJuly 11th - July 29th: Art Camp for grades 7th-9th @ 4 Elements
July 11th - August 5th: Health Internships for rising 11th grade students - 12th grade students
July 29th - July 31st: Camp Overlook for students in grades 11th - 12th
June 1st - August: Utica Advantage Internships for current 9th - 11th grade students
June 1st - Mid August: Indium Internships for graduating seniors
June 1st - Mid August: GLDP Internships for College YSLPP graduates
谢谢你！ to one and all who attended our 4th Annual Grow Big Dreams Celebration Dinner, 3月26日举行, 2019年在利记sbo! It is because of our wonderful community partnerships that our students are able to Grow Big Dreams!
The 年轻的利记sbo Liberty Partnerships Program (YSLPP) is a multi-year collaborative project, established in 1993 with 利记sbo and the Utica City School District (UCSD). 不久之后, 年轻的利记sbo joined the program roster of the New York State Education Department's Liberty Partnerships Program.
The program is designed by education professionals to motivate diverse and talented students with potential to stay in school, earn a New York State Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation, and attain a post-secondary education. 年轻的利记sbo students participate in a comprehensive program providing academic, 社会, 文化丰富.
Click Here for Our Spring 2021 新闻letter
School this winter may have been remote, by YSLPP packed it with enriching academic, 社会/情感, college and career readiness, and community service activities for our students.当前的YSLPP编程
High school 年轻的利记sbo have been attending STEAM at 利记sbo July 12-23. Students are taking classes in Biology, Computer Science and Photography.
7th Grade Summer Program has been going strong! Students are on the 利记sbo campus July 12-23 for academic classes and enrichment activities. They also enjoyed a tour of Donovan Middle School to prepare for 7th grade this fall.
3月5日, YSLPP staff hosted a Family Fun Friday event for students and their families to show off their pets to each other on Zoom!
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在2月, YS students participated in Walk a Mile in My Shoes to bring attention to homelessness.
In February, 年轻的利记sbo spread the love to children in St. Jude's Hospital by making virtual Valentine's cards.
Beginning this winter, YSLPP partnered with the YWCA for 一起修改. 一起修改 is a primary prevention program engaging men and boys to challenge a culture that 支持s violence against women, and cultivate healthy masculinity, to change the future for women and girls. Through education and mobilization, “good men” must play a critical role in creating a community where all women and girls are valued and safe.
YWCA Mohawk Valley serves as a community partner educating on defining manhood, 创建身份, 同伴的影响, 文化/媒体影响, 自我发展, 健康的关系, 青少年约会虐待, and healthy communication for teens.
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年轻的利记sbo participated in MLK Day of Service this year. Some students attended a virtual luncheon to learn more about efforts toward racial equality and others shared a message on 社会 media about why we must keep MLK's dream alive today.
YSLPP began a new program this January called Girls Rise: Creating 21st Century Leaders. Participants developed their leadership skills while learning from female community leaders.
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这个冬天, YSLPP学生 participated in the Intentionally Unplug Challenge to limit their screen time. This challenge kicked off with a screening of 社会困境 1月13日.
在1月, 年轻的利记sbo teamed up with Plato's Closet to collect snacks for local healthcare workers. This is a small gesture of thanks for the tireless work of our healthcare heroes!
1月14日, YSLPP welcomed back some of our alumni to share their experiences on our College During COVID Panel. Our current juniors and seniors enjoyed their tips and tricks for surviving college through difficult times!
1月13日, the 年轻的利记sbo mentoring program hosted local author Melinda Grace for a discussion of her book, 外太空见. Each student in attendance got a signed copy of the book!
第二年, 年轻的利记sbo hosted a New Year's Eve Party for our students, 我们一起玩游戏的地方, 2020年反思, 为2021年设定目标.
On December 17, YSLPP hosted a Winter Wonderland event for 年轻的利记sbo students and families. 晚上包括游戏 & 家庭工艺比赛.
整个秋天, several 年轻的利记sbo took part in the Wild Center's Youth Have Power series, where they developed the skills and 知识 needed to be leaders in the fight against climate change.
十一月开学, 年轻的利记sbo LPP started a peer tutoring program that allows trained students who excel in one or more classes to provide academic 支持 to their peers.
YSLPP学生 & staff 支持ed the Veterans' Donation Drive on November 11, 2020.
年轻的利记sbo LPP hosted a virtual costume and cosplay event on October 30th, giving the students a chance to show off their costumes and win prizes.
年轻的利记sbo participated in the Out of the Darkness Walk from 首页 on October 3, 2020 to help prevent suicide.
年轻的利记sbo are 支持ing Domestic Violence Awareness Month throughout October with several educational events, cards and signs of 支持 for survivors, and purple ribbon displays outside of their homes.
On October 12, 2020, 年轻的利记sbo attended a virtual career visit in the kitchen at the Woods Inn. They learned how to make macaroni and cheese and stuffed mushrooms.
从十月开始, eight 年轻的利记sbo joined MVCC's Young Entrepreneurs' Academy, where they are learning the skills to develop their own businesses. Student businesses include customized sneakers, bar shampoo, and handmade 珠宝 和围巾.
Throughout September and October, 年轻的利记sbo are spreading positivity throughout Utica with their sidewalk
粉笔艺术.
Throughout the 2020-2021 school year our YSLPP学生 are working on collecting donated sneakers for our community service project "Got Sneakers".
Congratulations to YSLPP Director of Program Operations Mary Hayes Gordon '82 G'13! She was honored as a Woman of the Year by the Mohawk Valley Chapter of New York State Women Inc. Click here to read the February 2018 article.
Congratulations to YSLPP Director of Program Operations Mary Hayes Gordon '82 G'13! She was honored as a Woman of the Year by the Mohawk Valley Chapter of New York State Women Inc. Click here to read the February 2018 article.
Graduates Reflect on their experience with YSLPP
Because of YSLPP's rigor and 支持ive services, our students are highly sought-after prospective college students. Our program prepares them for post-secondary success in the college classroom, 劳动力, 或者军队.Wherever 年轻的利记sbo graduates go, their journey started with a first-rate experience in Utica. Here is a selection of their experiences in 年轻的利记sbo LPP.
“谢谢你. Honestly, YSLPP has made all the difference in my life. I am the only one of my siblings to have gone off to college and graduated. The help and opportunities this program provides is so important to our community and to the youth who may feel college is out of their reach."
Yanira道森, 2008届毕业班, 利记sbo Class of 2014, Shenandoah University (MS) 2014 – 2016
“The 年轻的利记sbo Program has had a great impact on my high school experience. Most importantly, YSLPP has always been a great resource for anything school related. 利记sbo tutors were always available to help with any questions I had, they helped me excel in my classes. The full-time staff in the YS sites were always helpful with advice about college and life. The field trips that YSLPP brought us on were always a great time; such as the many college visits and the Washington DC trip. YSLPP helped prepare me for college and is still an important resource I regularly use. The program has made my transition to Utica College nearly painless and I believe it’s because the program has been preparing students such as myself for years.”- Andrea Cvijanovic, YSLPP Class of 2014, Utica College Class of 2018
“My time with 年轻的利记sbo was the most rewarding time of my life. The people I met in the program have given me unconditional and eternal love, 支持, 知识, 和友谊. I was able to be the first in my family to go to college because of 年轻的利记sbo. I couldn’t be more grateful for the academic and personal 支持 throughout my time in the Utica City School District and 利记sbo. This program has absolutely changed my life.” 安珀·帕克，slpp Class of 2014, 利记sbo Class of 2018
“年轻的利记sbo has given me opportunities that I would not have had if it wasn't for the program. Since the 7th grade, they have given me guidance to my future goals. Through the countless hours of tutoring and community service I have grown as an individual.” Cassidy Brown, YSLPP Class of 2014, 利记sbo Class of 2018
“My experience with young scholars to say the least has been life changing. They have provided me with numerous opportunities that has allowed me to make my dreams a reality. From helping me find jobs throughout grade school, to making sure that I am on track with my academics, 还有更多的东西, young scholars has been one of my biggest 支持 systems since I was 12 years old. They're my family and I'll always be grateful for all that they have done for me.” Elliott Coleman, YSLPP Class of 2013, 利记sbo Class of 2017
“谢谢你 so much for all of your encouragement and 支持!!! My journey in science and research started with 年轻的利记sbo!!! 谢谢你！! And this degree in part is shared with you and 利记sbo! I am coming up Utica next week - I will make sure to stop by - will someone be in the office? 谢谢你！!!!"
Ewa Szymanska Mroczek, 2004级, 利记sbo Class of 2008, University of Alabama at Birmingham PhD.，微生物学，2013
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YSLPP 2007 graduate Stephon Hamell receives the NYS 2015 Liberty All-Star 校友 Award
