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 do something...

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 challenges, but as...

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 our young men that...