Along the way, Mr. Levee captivated students with stories of his arduous treks across the Pacific Crest and Continental Divide Trails, emphasizing resilience, determination and focus in order to overcome challenges. These lessons mirror the journey our students take as they strive for success in school and in life.
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| Students made new friends along the way. | Foundation Board Member Sarah Rothenberg, CEO Loreen Riley, Wellness Director Veronica Caballero, and Career Exploration presenter Gina Doyle on the trail. |
"The Base Camp hike inspired me to be positive, to step out of my comfort zone and ask for help. The hike made a lasting impression.”
– Melannie, Class of 2026
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"The hike helped me realize how many other opportunities there were outside of just working for someone. In the future, I want to work for myself and have at least three different types of businesses to support my family. The hike and talk with Ms. Doyle helped me see that people want me to work on my goals."
– Obed, Class of 2027
We are grateful to Foundation Board Members Tom Levee, Sarah Rothenberg, Amanda Sweeney, and Value Schools leadership Loreen Riley, Veronica Caballero, Angel Cerritos, Rudy De Santiago, Fernando Almanza, Kevin Chavez, Alexis Garcia, Gage Minton, Denise Marroquin, and Career Exploration presenters Christine Conomikes and Gina Doyle from Five Crown Homes for hiking and inspiring our students.
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