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Congratulations to the MPYD Class of 2025!
We’re incredibly proud of our young men for successfully completing high school and staying committed to the MPYD journey. Your growth,...
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May 291 min read


Rose Scholar: Jameel Franco
We’re proud to share that the Tournament of Roses🌹 has named Jameel Franco a 2025 Rose Scholar! Jameel, one of our outstanding seniors,...
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May 291 min read


Guest Speaker: Vanessa Gonzales, Pasadena Health Department, and Darion Mauldin, the Fatherhood Program
This week, we were honored to welcome Vanessa Gonzales, a mental health specialist from the Pasadena Public Health Department, and Darion...
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May 291 min read


Guest Speaker: Kahlmus Eatman
This week, we welcomed Kahlmus Eatman—a consultant working with a school-focused developer—along with Muir and MPYD alumni Joseph...
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May 291 min read


Guest Speaker: Val Zavala, TV journalist and executive producer
This week, we had the honor of hosting Val Zavala, former TV journalist and executive producer, and Dr. Gilbert Walton from the 710...
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May 291 min read


Spring Break Bowling Trip
This week, during spring break, many of our young men took full advantage of our study hall sessions, coming in to focus on their...
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May 291 min read


Guest Speaker: John Bracker
This week, we had the privilege of hosting John Bracker, who has served as the head of Polytechnic High School for 12 years. He shared...
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May 291 min read


Michael De La Torre of Housing Works
We had the honor of hosting Michael De La Torre, who shared his powerful journey of overcoming mental health challenges and finding...
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Apr 21 min read


Justin Hester, a firefighter-paramedic from the Pasadena Fire Department
Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting Justin Hester, a firefighter-paramedic from the Pasadena Fire Department, who came to speak...
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Apr 21 min read


MPYD visits NIKE HQ
We took our young men to Nike Headquarters for an unforgettable experience centered on mental health, career access, and personal growth....
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Apr 21 min read


Tournament of Roses Gifts Limited-edition Vans
Our young men received a generous gift of 30 pairs of custom Vans from the Tournament of Roses. This special gesture was more than just a...
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Apr 21 min read


Photographer and John Muir High School alum, Henry R. Jones II
We had the honor of hosting photographer and John Muir High School alum, Henry R. Jones II (Class of 2007). Henry has made a name for...
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Apr 21 min read


Shirleys Angels and NATHA
This week, Shirley’s Angels @shirleys4angels hosted a wonderful event at NATHA, where a few of our young men, accompanied by Mylo, had...
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Apr 21 min read


Students' Day at Universal Studios
We had the opportunity to take 12 students to Universal Studios to help them de-stress amidst the challenges happening in the community....
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Feb 121 min read


MPYD Attends Young Black Male Conference
We had the honor of attending the African American Male Conference at Caltech. Our students participated in workshops and listened to an...
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Feb 121 min read


MPYD: Students Impacted by the Eaton Canyon Fire
The Eaton Canyon Fire has deeply impacted our students at John Muir High School, with many losing their homes and belongings. Despite...
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Feb 121 min read


2024 MPYD Annual Leadership Camp at Pine Summit
In November, MPYD held our annual Leadership Camp at Pine Summit, a Salvation Army Camp in Big Bear Lake 🏕️! Returning to Pine Summit...
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Feb 121 min read


Empowering Future Leaders: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity x MPYD
Local fraternity chapter conducts enlightening workshop for MPYD students.
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May 29, 20242 min read


Pasadena Tournament of Roses Selects 2024 Rose Scholars, MPYD student among recipients.
Join us in celebrating MPYD's Eloheem Mahone, who was selected to receive one of the 2024 ROSE Scholars Awards!
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Apr 5, 20241 min read


University of California, Los Angeles Campus Tour
UCLA hosts 18 students from MPYD for a campus tour providing excitement about the prospect of life after high school.
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Feb 29, 20241 min read
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