Summer 2013 BEETS Graduate!

8.8.13-BEETS-SummerGraduation_IMG_2118On August 8, 2013 our Summer cohort of BEETS (Band of Environmentally Educated and Employable Teens) had a graduation ceremony at Hayes Valley Youth Center. Melissa Tang, our new CommunityGrows BEETS Manager officiated with awards and certificates.

In fact, after giving out certificates of completion, some of the fun awards were:
Barbara Nguyen: Future Firefighter
Venyse Sims: Best Attendance
Carlos Martine: Best Work Ethic
Sydni Walker: Future Entrepreneur
Serena Adams-Johnson: Positive Outlook Award
Jennifer Rodriguez: Most Responsible
Candy Williams: Best Bicyclist
Joana Juan: Future Teacher
Joseph Morrison: Best Dancer
Julianna Echeverria: Future Author
Yeurra Baylock: Cool, Calm, and Collected Award

Family and friends joined us and we all celebrated with pizza afterwards. Shakirah Simley, from our Advisory Board gave everyone gift cards to Bi-Rite Grocery.