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Arielle Andrade-Ramirez is a first-year student at the University of Notre Dame and a College LAUNCH alumni from the Winston-Salem 2023-2024 cohort. Andrade-Ramirez served on the Youth Leadership Executive Board during her senior year of high school and participated in the 2024 Summer Immersion […]
Bada Choi and Martin Gomez are Wake Forest undergraduates who support our College LAUNCH team by aiding in the administrative needs and mentorship for current LAUNCH Scholars. They bring an enthusiasm to Wake Pre-College Programs that is immensely appreciated by our students and staff. Bada […]
This month, Winston-Salem Scholars flexed their volunteer muscles and helped out at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC. Responsible for 18 counties in Northwest NC, this Second Harvest site provides mobile pantries, Meals on Wheels, job training, summer meals, nutrition services, and […]
Photos from the October Saturday Summit in Charlotte. Scholars met with their project groups for the first time, sharing a cause they’re passionate about. They will continue to meet with their groups to begin taking action steps and work with a community partner. Additional thank […]
On September 27, College LAUNCH Scholars from the 2025-2026 Winston-Salem cohort, arrived on campus for their first Saturday Summit. Scholars had the opportunity to connect with staff, Youth Executive Leadership Board (YLEB) mentors, and fellow Scholars. The day featured a variety of engaging activities, […]
The Charlotte LAUNCH cohort joined the professional staff and YLEB team at the Charlotte Center to kick off the new College LAUNCH year. Our photo story shows the Scholars coming together and bonding with their peers as well as diving into instructional programming.
This month, we proudly honored our Winston-Salem Scholars and accomplished Seniors at our Graduation and Senior Signing Ceremony. It was a joy to have Scholars, alumni, and family present as our students showcased their impactful YPAR projects. We heard from our nominated student speakers and […]
College LAUNCH for Leadership Program Alumni Spotlight Leah Green, a graduating senior at Cox Mill High School, was a member of 2023-2024 College LAUNCH Cohort and serves as one of our Senior YLEB mentors. This fall, Leah will embark on an exciting new chapter […]
College LAUNCH for Leadership Program Alumni Spotlight We’re thrilled to spotlight Rita Venant, a proud member of the very first College LAUNCH cohort in 2015. Rita’s journey since then has been nothing short of remarkable, showcasing the lasting impact of the LAUNCH program. Rita is […]