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Trip to DSU Open House

December 15, 2024

Our community teens had a great time attending Open House at Delaware State University. The campus tour, Information Session, Band and Greek Life Step Show were awesome experiences. We thank our sponsors: Youth Medium Symposium and the Urban League of Essex County. Our students shared reflections after the trip that I felt compelled to share:…

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BBQ and Backpack Giveaway

August 25, 2024

Truly grateful for another successful BBQ and Backpack Giveaway on August 21st. Our menu was plentiful and delicious from the yellow rice and macaroni salad to the pasta salad and chicken. We thank our grill masters, Elijah, Bryce and Kemoy(Newark High School teens from Barringer, East Side and Technology) and our food servers: Erika Jackson,…

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Dorney Park 2024 Reflections

August 17, 2024

Our community teens enjoyed an end of the summer fun day and last outing for the 2023-2024 school year! “I just want to say Thank you for making me feel so comfortable as it was my first time going on a trip with you guys. I had a great time. It made me forget about…

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Yankees Game – July 6, 2024

July 7, 2024

The High School Academic Support Program hosted a trip to Yankee Stadium for the Yankees vs Boston Red Sox Game on July 6, 2024. Our teens had a fun-filled day and expressed warm sentiments about their experience: “The trip was great, a once in a lifetime experience. I had a great time. I’m now a…

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Class of 2024 Celebration Trip to Dorney Park

July 7, 2024

Our Teens enjoyed a fun-filled trip to Dorney Park as we celebrated their 2024 commencements: “I am extremely grateful for being part of this trip to Dorney Park today. I had fun.” Rosaria West Side High School “My experience on this trip was amazing. Dorney Park was a great choice to take seniors before they…

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NBA Draft 2024

June 28, 2024

NBA Draft 2024 was a great opportunity to host a Mentoring Night Out on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. It was so inspiring to hear the stories of how the young men who were drafted to the NBA started their journey and the challenges and obstacles they overcame. The commitment and tenacity it takes to succeed…

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Class of 2024 Celebration

June 23, 2024

The High School Academic Support Program held its Class of 2024 Recognition Luncheon at Flaming Grill in Newark. The Program included recognition of post graduation choices including: college acceptances, military enlistments and Trade School enrollments. Newark Tech Senior, Lukas Wurster was recognized for having the highest GPA in the Class of 2024(4.7 GPA), Tajeune Smith,…

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Campus trip to the University of Maryland-Eastern

April 28, 2024

The High School Academic Support Program hosted a Campus trip to the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, Maryland on April 25th-26th. Thirty seven high school juniors and seniors were in attendance from various high schools in Newark: East Side, Central, West Side, Barringer, University, Arts High, Weequahic, and American History. Our teens enjoyed…

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Teen Outreach Session

April 21, 2024

Our Teen Outreach Session on Wednesday, April 17th was a great experience. We were able to register teens to vote, complete Financial Aid, apply for part-time jobs, gain acceptance to colleges and complete scholarship applications. We are grateful to all of our recruiters who participated in this event. Kudos to TossedNJ for the delicious dinner…

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Penn State University Visit: April 2024

April 11, 2024

The High School Academic Support Program hosted a campus visit to Penn State University on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. 25 Teens from various high schools: West Side High, East Side, Donald Payne Tech., Newark Data Science, Weequahic and University High School were in attendance. Our teens enjoyed a very informative information session, Q@A from Admissions…

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