Every journey toward a better future starts with a first step — and for our 11th and 12th graders, that step took them all the way to Albany.

Day 1 of our College Overnight Trip kicked off with an official campus tour at the University of Albany, where students got to experience college life up close — walking the grounds, asking questions, and beginning to picture themselves in spaces like that one day.

After taking it all in, the group settled into hotel time before heading out for a fun evening at Destiny USA and Dave & Busters. Because rest, play, and joy are just as important as the big moments — and our Jaguars deserved all of it.

Investing in our young people means showing them what’s possible. Trips like these plant seeds — and we can’t wait to see where they grow. A huge thank you to Pathway to Purpose NYC for helping organize and lead this trip. Your partnership means the world to our community. 🙏