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We’re incredibly proud of our young men for successfully completing high school and staying committed to the MPYD journey. Your growth,...

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

This week, we were honored to welcome Vanessa Gonzales, a mental health specialist from the Pasadena Public Health Department, and Darion...

This week, we welcomed Kahlmus Eatman—a consultant working with a school-focused developer—along with Muir and MPYD alumni Joseph...

This week, we had the honor of hosting Val Zavala, former TV journalist and executive producer, and Dr. Gilbert Walton from the 710...

This week, during spring break, many of our young men took full advantage of our study hall sessions, coming in to focus on their...

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...

We had the honor of hosting Michael De La Torre, who shared his powerful journey of overcoming mental health challenges and finding...

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

We took our young men to Nike Headquarters for an unforgettable experience centered on mental health, career access, and personal growth....

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...

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...

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

We had the opportunity to take 12 students to Universal Studios to help them de-stress amidst the challenges happening in the community....

We had the honor of attending the African American Male Conference at Caltech. Our students participated in workshops and listened to an...

The Eaton Canyon Fire has deeply impacted our students at John Muir High School, with many losing their homes and belongings. Despite...

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

Local fraternity chapter conducts enlightening workshop for MPYD students.

Join us in celebrating MPYD's Eloheem Mahone, who was selected to receive one of the 2024 ROSE Scholars Awards!

UCLA hosts 18 students from MPYD for a campus tour providing excitement about the prospect of life after high school.