MILFORD, NH, July 1, 2013 – Academic success for all youth members is a key priority for the Boys &
Girls Club of Souhegan Valley. Each day after school, members participate in
homework programs and learning activities that help them perform better
academically. Youth members who graduate high school and attend college are
asked to send back a pennant for the Club’s “Wall of Academic Success” to
promote the importance of higher education. After-school programs support the
Club’s commitment to assuring success is within reach of every young person
with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the
future.
The Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley’s
Executive Director, Susan Taylor, recently received a full scholarship from the
University of Phoenix to continue her educational goals. “Over the past four
years, my experience as a leader of the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan
Valley has reinforced my desire to develop extensive leadership and managerial
skills,” said Susan Taylor. “the
business theory and practical management skills provided through an MBA at the
University of Phoenix, will improve my ability to impact my organization and
the fulfillment of its mission”.
To celebrate her commitment
to lifelong learning, as well as the academic success of all the Club’s members
this past school year, the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley held an
Academic Success Celebration on Wednesday June 19th, the last week
of school. “The staff did a great job creating fun and engaging activities that
also provided lots of learning opportunities. From math games infused into our
social recreation programs, to art projects that incorporated learning, our
kids were having fun while participating in high yield learning activities. It
was one of our most popular theme days to date!” stated Taylor. In addition,
children with high participation rates in the Club’s Power Hour homework
program were rewarded with a special invitation to a Nashua Silver Knights game
on June 21st thanks to the United Way of Greater Nashua. “What a
great way to end the school year,” stated Taylor.
