Following four weeks of the Mental
Toughness process, program staff announced the 29 new YouthBuld
Program students chosen to continue their participation in the Class
of 2016 at a meeting on February 6, 2015. Believing that some in the
classroom would not be chosen, all were relieved to learn that they were
all going to have the opportunity to complete the nine-month program that
includes G.E.D. education and vocational training. A loud cheer went up in
the room when Program Director Carmen Richardi made the announcement as
each of the students were hoping they would be selected. They then went
into the next room to participate in a "Toast For Change!"
ceremony where each offered their thanks for being included and their
hopes for completing the program. "This is to a better me, a better
future for me and my family, and also thank you to the staff," said
Ryan Enos during her Toast, Click here
for a 13-minute 
video of the announcement and following ceremony. Click
here for photos of a similar effort in 2013.For more
information, contact Carmen
Richardi at YouthBuild at 508-675-1975.
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(Top
row, left and right) YouthBuild participants Josh
Montesinos, Ryan Enos, Christian Pacheco, Yatsha-Lee Riveira and Leslie
Perez await the announcement of who would be chosen to remain in
the program. (Row two, left and center) Cheyanne
Estrella and Marie Riveira
wait nervously as Program Director Carmen Richardi made the
announcement with staff member Tony Almeida by his side. (Row two,
right) Christian Pacheco turns around and shakes Cruz Vertentes' hand on
hearing the news that they were selected. (Row three) Students are
relieved to hear the news, including Chemyk Bryant and Sonya Ramos. (Row four) Teachers Harold Denfeld and
Eric McHugh watch as the students move to the next room for the
Toast for change where Christian Pacheco and Hector Figueroa express their
hopes for the coming year. (Bottom row) Teacher Sean Connell and Mr.
Richardi watch as student express happiness at their selection and raise a
toast with their cups of ginger ale. |
