Posts by: Coralinn Owens 
🌞 Hiking, Healing & Happiness 💚
Our wellness group wrapped up an incredible five-week journey with a special trip to Green Lakes State Park. Together, we enjoyed a mindful 2-mile hike around the beautiful lake, took part in a relaxing sound bowl meditation, shared lunch by the beach, and celebrated the…
Attention Young Scholars Alumni! 🌟Â
Looking for a PAID internship AND career experience this summer? Through our GLDP Internships, we offer a $1,700 stipend for 100 hours of work! Don’t miss this opportunity—email Cora Owens at [email protected] for more info!
Five weeks of growth, connection, and self-discovery 💛✨
Over the past five weeks, our wellness program, led by licensed social worker Alyssa Freeman and mindfulness practitioner Mikelle Deck, created a space for students to explore self-awareness, connection, and healthy living in meaningful, hands-on ways. In partnership with Utica University, we welcomed 20 students…
Utica Promise Event!
On Monday, January 19th, we celebrated an awesome group of students who are on track to earn their NYS Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation and the Utica Promise Scholarship! These students are doing amazing things, and we’re so proud of all their hard work. The…
Students on Broadway!
Last night, our students are traded the classroom for Broadway đźŽđź“– as they head to Mark Twain Tonight! for an evening of timeless humor and storytelling. Mark Twain Tonight! is a one-man performance drawn from Mark Twain’s essays and speeches, blending sharp humor and storytelling…
Young Scholars Join ICAN’s “Rise Up” to Empower Young Men! 🌟
We were proud to participate in the ICAN Rise Up event on December 20th, 2025, hosted by our fellow UCSD Systems of Care partners, aimed at empowering young men in our community with confidence, inspiration, and real-world skills. The event brought together role models, mentors,…
More Than a Reunion: The Power of the Young Scholars Community
The Young Scholars Alumni Mix & Mingle, held on December 19th at Utica University, was a joyful celebration of connection and community. Alumni from various graduating years gathered to reconnect, share memories, and embrace the spirit of the season. From heartfelt conversations and shared laughter…
Young Scholars on Broadway!
Case closed 🕵️‍♀️🎶 Students + Broadway + Clue = a mystery & night they won’t forget! On Monday, we took students to the Broadway Theatre League of Utica’s Clue: The Musical! They had a blast!
SAT Diagnostic Exam Done! Check!
This past Saturday, students completed a diagnostic exam to get ready for our SAT prep course starting in January! The diagnostic helps identify strengths and areas for improvement, giving students a clear picture of where they’re starting. This helps us and the tutors from Hamilton…
Mindfulness Mini Course Empowers Young Scholars Middle School Students
This October twenty students, ten from Donovan Middle School and ten from JFK Middle School, came together for a transformative mindfulness mini course led by Mikelle Deck, Young Scholars student support coordinator and owner of Aligned Minds Mindfulness Consulting. The session invited students to slow…