Within the first five minutes of meeting Raynard, the gifted young writer of the poem below, one quickly understands why the 15-year-old has excelled in the Y’s New Horizons II summer enrichment and workforce development program. Raynard is motivated, personable and understands the importance of a good handshake. “When you
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One of the first things you notice about Joe is that the man isn’t afraid of a challenge. Whether it be taking part in the Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K or braving the Escape from Alcatraz run (that’s a thing!), this real Joe would definitely give the mythical GI-Joe a
With a love of dinosaurs and trains, Graham may seem like a regular 4.5-year-old. But here’s the thing…he’s not. On Thanksgiving morning, Graham ran in his first Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K! Yes, you read that right! With the support of Mom (Christina), Dad (Chris) and Dog (Puck), Graham trained
Having been mentored when she was a young girl, Rachel knew that Big Brothers Big Sisters at the Y was something she wanted to be a part of. “Big” Rachel has now been partnered with her “Little,” 8-year-old Mackenzie, for over a year and it’s safe to say they get
A former middle school history teacher with Baltimore County Public Schools, Robbie Earle started volunteering with Y Youth & Government a few years ago. Y Youth & Government uses a statewide model legislature to build student leaders and prepare engaged citizens. With the help of 31 volunteers like Robbie, and nine dedicated