VAST Celebrations (Spring 2013)

To celebrate the end of the 2012-2013 school year, VAST had two final celebrations.

Aaron is ready for summer to start

On May 6, the last day of VAST, we had an 8th Grade Graduation ceremony. We handed out certificates to the 6th and 7th graders to thank them for participating in VAST this year, and we gave special certificates to the 8th grade students to congratulate them on their graduation.

Lucas is ready to start 8th grade.

VAST especially wanted to thank Joseph, an 11th grade student at Poughkeepsie High School, who took time out of his busy schedule to volunteer at VAST and help with tutoring:

THANK YOU JOSEPH! Good luck with senior year

VAST also gave a shout-out to Vassar College seniors who graduated in May 2013. Some of these seniors volunteered with VAST for four years and are now moving on to start new jobs or graduate school. We will miss them so much in the fall!

VAST will miss Nathan next year

On Saturday May 11, VAST had a second end-of-the-year party at Vassar College. Unfortunately it was raining so we couldn’t be outside for a picnic, but we had pizza indoors, played board games, and watched the VAST Dance group perform. The celebration was combined with Exploring College, another VCUEI program that helps local high school students prepare for college.

Middle schoolers, high schoolers, and college students played games together

Chanda with her VAST mentor, Lauren

Bryan tries not to knock over the Jenga tower

VAST 6th grade guys with a mentor, Sino

VAST Dance group performs

VAST Dance

The VAST final celebrations were a great way to end the school year and reflect on all of our accomplishments.