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Mr. Sydney Cattouse, UCLA and John Muir alum, spoke to our young men about his journey after high school. 🎓 He shared how his passion for photography began right here at John Muir, in Mr. Silk’s class. Since then, he’s built an impressive career shooting for a variety of companies, nonprofits, and individuals. 📸 He even showed our young men some of his photos and gave insight into how he manages his time during shoots. Mr. Cattouse left them with a valuable lesson: “Never d

Mr. Carter spoke to our young men about “Becoming the Leaders You’re Meant to Be.” 💪🏽 He expressed how proud he was to see so many of our young men eager to listen and learn. He shared that they are already ahead simply by being present and engaged. Mr. Carter talked about starting his own company 24 years ago because he wanted to work for himself — and nearly a quarter-century later, he’s still doing what he loves. He reminded our young men that life will always bring chal

Judge Michael Carter spoke about his path to becoming a judge and explained the rigorous selection process. While it often takes candidates years to be appointed, Judge Carter shared that his appointment came in just six months ⏱️. He also discussed his experience as a prosecutor before becoming a judge and highlighted the importance of mentorship programs like Big Brothers Big Sisters 🤝, comparing them to MPYD and commending their impact. Judge Carter closed by reminding ou

We held our MPYD Parent Meeting in the MPYD bungalow. During the meeting, we reviewed the fundamentals of our program to help parents become more familiar with what their young men are engaged in while at school. We also discussed our various initiatives, including Lunch with the Future, Gearing Up for Careers, and Study Hall. We were thrilled to have over 40 parents in attendance, and it turned out to be a truly successful and engaging evening! 💪🏾✨

MPYD had the distinct honor of welcoming Mayor Victory Gordo to join us for lunch. Mayor Gordo spoke about his upbringing in Pasadena, reflecting on his childhood and the challenges he faced growing up. He shared his inspiring journey to becoming mayor and expressed his pride in serving as Pasadena’s first Hispanic mayor 🙌. Our young men asked thoughtful questions about the city, including topics such as ICE and the Eaton Fire, and Mayor Gordo took the time to provide honest

Greetings, Friends and Family! ⭐️ We had the privilege of welcoming our very own Mr. Charles Vines, the MTSS Coach at John Muir High School. Mr . Vines spoke to our young men about his role at Muir as the MTSS Coach and how he supports both teachers and students in various ways. He also shared his personal story, his upbringing, challenges, and life experiences which helped our young men connect with him through shared experiences. He left our young men with a powerful messa

Greetings, Friends and Family! ⭐️ This week, we had the privilege of welcoming Mr. Dennis Robinson, co-founder of the Pasadena Classic clothing brand. Mr . Robinson shared his story about growing up in Pasadena and his time as a student at John Muir High School. He spoke about his vision for the brand — wanting it to represent more than just clothing, but also community. He also discussed how his brand stepped up to support victims after the Eaton fire, doing what they could

On Friday, we took 18 of our young men to TopGolf, and for many of them, it was their first time ever golfing! It was a fun and memorable...

Mr. Mark Greenfield spoke to our young men about the power of pursuing one’s passions—especially in a world that doesn’t always value...

Mr. Lawrence Glover spoke to our young men about his extensive 40-year career in sales and the valuable lessons he learned along the way....

We had the privilege of welcoming Kian Farin from the California Science Center Foundation 🌍, along with MPYD’s Chief Executive Officer,...

We had the privilege of welcoming our new Managing Director, Jonathan Stephens, as a guest speaker for our young men. In addition, we...

Last week, we had the privilege of welcoming two special guests: Dr. Lawton Gray 🎓, principal of John Muir High School, and Mr. Shakoor...

As we say farewell to Mylo, we thank him for his leadership and the positive impact he’s had on our program. We wish him the very best in...

The first day of school was a success! 🎉 We loved seeing all the bright faces this morning 😊 and watching our young men step into their...

We’ve just wrapped up our first week of registration 📋, and it was a great success. We had the opportunity to welcome our new incoming...

This summer, as part of our Gearing Up for Careers program 💼, we had the privilege of working with our young men who gained hands-on...

We had the incredible opportunity to attend camp from July 15 to 18, and it would not have been possible without the generous support of...

Our Gearing Up for Careers 🌟 summer workers were treated to a movie outing 🎬 to see Jurassic World: Rebirth 🦖. These young men have...

Our support for our alumni doesn’t end when they graduate from high school 🎓. We are committed to continuing to uplift and encourage our...