Check out The Magnet, the student run news site at Owatonna High School, and read this teen’s thoughts on post-high school career choices. What types of careers are you thinking about for after graduation? The world needs plumbers And electricians and carpenters Magnet Staff • January 14, 2015 This past year, it seems… Read more »
Check out The Crown, the student news magazine at Regina Dominican High School, and read this teen’s opinion article on college choices. What kind of information would help you make your college decisions? Deanna Stone, Lifestyle Editor High school seems to be a time of constant change. With each new year, we change our classes and some… Read more »
‘Take a Bow’, Misty Copeland! A big congratulations to BGCA Alum Misty Copeland whose hard work is still paying off. The Missouri-born dancer and San Pedro Boys & Girls Club alumna was named principal dancer with American Ballet Theater - the first African-American ballerina to ever receive the status in the company’s 75-year history. We are so proud of… Read more »
Congratulations to the 2015 diplomas2Degrees Scholarship Winners! D2D Scholarships from Darden Foundation – As a long-standing partner with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the Darden Foundation awarded 5 d2D scholarship awards in the amount of $3,000 to graduating seniors who participated in the Diplomas 2 Degrees (d2D program). We would like to… Read more »
Ready to make the move from high school to college? Want to know how to plan and what to expect when making the transition to college? Let us show you! It’s time to “give it the old college try” — college is just around the corner! See what former college students had to say about… Read more »
How do you know which school is right for you? Where do you begin? Right here! Here are ways to go about searching for colleges or technical schools that are right for you. There are many choices so be prepared to weigh a lot of factors. Consider local schools but also make sure you’re comfortable with your… Read more »
Even as one teen you really can start changing the world. How? Get Involved! As a teen volunteer with the Million Members, Million Hours of Service project you can make a real difference in your community. Volunteering doesn’t have to be tedious or boring - choose a project that you care about, like helping pets or… Read more »
Did you know that car accidents are the leading cause of death for teens in the US? More than 1 in 3 teenage deaths are in motor vehicle accidents. Don’t be a statistic! The UPS Foundation offers a free national program on safe teen driving techniques that can will teach you the tips that… Read more »
Click HERE to make the Graduate For Más promise! We want you to commit to make every effort to finish high school for a start to a bigger and better life! Más! Why does graduating from high school matter so much? It’s all about the numbers! Studies show that high school grads have lower unemployment rates (8.3%) than… Read more »
By: Michael J. Boys & Girls Club of Venice My name is Michael Jamar. I’m currently an 18‐year‐old senior at Venice High School. My favorite subjects to learn are mathematics and science. In my free time, I study programming and try to stay healthy by exercising and eating properly. I’m currently learning C++ and trying… Read more »