This past Saturday, February 21, 2026, both cohorts of our 2026-2026 LAUNCH Scholars gathered together on our beautiful Wake Forest University campus to explore all that being a Demon Deacon has to offer. We began our day with a mock admissions committee session led by […]
Sophie, 2025-2026 LAUNCH Scholar If you could write a letter to your past self that you would receive on the first day of the College LAUNCH for Leadership Program, what would you tell yourself to expect, what to lean into, and what you have gained […]
The November Summit on Saturday, November 22, 2025, was a huge success, centered on College Readiness, Civic Engagement, and YPAR (Youth Participatory Action Research). After a high-energy start with icebreakers, the core of the morning session was dedicated to deep dives into YPAR work, where […]
Charlotte College LAUNCH Scholars built their colleges lists, participated in a Generation Nation session, and worked on their YPAR projects at the November Saturday Summit.
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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, […]