PYC Students Demand Real-World Relevance, Achieve Real-World Results by Cynthia Gomez, JAG/YES Coordinator Our PYC students are demanding real-world relevance in their studies. In turn, we are committed to ensuring they graduate into life-enhancing opportunities, whether that means college, career training, an on-the-job internship or apprenticeship. For example, in our JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) class, students explore and expand their skills and interests as they gain exposure to post- diploma possibilities. They’ve attended career and social justice conferences. This winter, we convened a very successful Healthcare Careers Forum (see Snapshots), and our Building Trades Forum featured People of Color Union Members (POCUMS) who shared their career journeys with students. Many more plans are in the works for next year. Since the Capri officially went dark on May 13, we’ve been busy! Clearing a building with this much history is quite a task, from removing theatrical lighting and preparing it for reuse, to finding new homes for much-used appliances and a few old upright pianos. We’ve also been busy removing the well-worn auditorium seats in preparation for the comfy new seats picked by you, the Capri’s loyal friends. Other advance work has been completed on the exterior as well, and within the next few weeks heavy machinery and construction fencing will appear and the construction team will take over. We’re looking forward to providing updates on our website. Even as we march forward on construction, we’re still taking donations to close the small gap between what we’ve raised and what we need to bring this building to fruition. If you haven’t already donated, please consider making a donation to the Capri capital campaign today, either online at our website, by check mailed to Capri Capital Campaign, 2210 Oliver Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55411 or by calling Debra deNoyelles at 612-643- 2042. Every dollar counts as we move forward with this magnificent project that will have such a tremendous impact in North Minneapolis! Summer 2019 • Vol 39, Issue 1 — Page 1 Congratulations, Class of 2019! It’s Happening! by Debra deNoyelles, Director of Development David Tarleton Named Director of Education for PYC Arts & Technology High School by Janet Zahn, Communications Manager David Tarleton was recently named Director of Education for PYC Arts & Technology High School after serving as Interim Director for a short time. Tarleton’s professional life is strongly rooted in PCYC. For more than 20 years, he’s been a key, consistent contributor to this agency’s growth and success through his work as a teacher, administrator and technology specialist. “We’ve come a long way,” Tarleton says. “The level of education and student expectations is way up. What’s Up, OST?! by Catrice O’Neal, Director of Out-of-School-Time Programs OST staff, scholars and families are looking forward to a summer filled with fun in the sun during Summer Friends, our 7-week summer enrichment program, July 1-August 16. Each summer we partner with programs to offer new learning experiences to our scholars. This year we’re grateful to continue gardening with the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, wiffle ball with Playworks, bicycling with the Minneapolis Police Department’s Bike Cops for Kids, and financial literacy with Junior Achievement. We‘re also excited to announce several new partnerships. Inner City Tennis will be leading a week-long tennis camp at North Commons. Seth Aden Darshaun Barron Daniel Carey Sha’Kirra Dansby Ivy Davis Olivia DeLaRosa Misael Dos Santos Maurio Edwards II Aaliyah Evans Eddie Freeman III Sabrina Gagnon Kamesha Gibson Demariea Guffie-Jones Sayid Heard Bounmee Her Anthony Hollmon Jataejah Hubbard Christopher Jefferson Kahin Kadiye Charley Lewis Jacques Lloyd Jaime Rodriguez La’Troya Rulford Mikaela Terry Darryl Tiggs Johnson Vue De’Shuan Whitfield Arriana Williams-Lynch Aubrey Williams OST continued on page 3 David Tarleton continued on page 3 Real-World Relevance continued on page 2 PYC Arts & Technology High School Graduating Class of 2019 Join us for Capri programming at nearby Northside locations while the theater is closed for renovation and expansion. • First Thursday Films moves to North High School, 1500 James Avenue North • SPCO’s Chamber Music Series, Xplorchestra and Start the Music programs will be held at Sanctuary Covenant Church, 710 West Broadway. • Capri After School Theater, Capri Glee! and Camp Capri will be held at PCYC. • Legends will pop up at locations to be announced. “We view the year-long venue changes as an opportunity for us to reach further out into the community and share our programs with people who may not have experienced them before,” said James Scott, Director of the Capri. “It’s an added bonus.” Be Ready to Shift by Janet Zahn, Communications Manager
Our PYC students are demanding real-world relevance in their studies. In turn, we are committed to ensuring they graduate into life-enhancing opportunities, whether that means college, career training, an on-the-job internship or apprenticeship.
For example, in our JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) class, students explore and expand their skills and interests as they gain exposure to post-diploma possibilities. They’ve attended career and social justice conferences. This winter, we convened a very successful Healthcare Careers Forum (see Snapshots), and our Building Trades Forum featured People of Color Union Members (POCUMS) who shared their career journeys with students. Many more plans are in the works for next year.
Since the Capri officially went dark on May 13, we’ve been busy! Clearing a building with this much history is quite a task, from removing theatrical lighting and preparing it for reuse, to finding new homes for much-used appliances and a few old upright pianos. We’ve also been busy removing the well-worn auditorium seats in preparation for the comfy new seats picked by you, the Capri’s loyal friends.
Other advance work has been completed on the exterior as well, and within the next few weeks heavy machinery and construction fencing will appear and the construction team will take over. We’re looking forward to providing updates on our website. Even as we march forward on construction, we’re still taking donations to close the small gap between
what we’ve raised and what we need to bring this building to fruition. If you haven’t already donated, please consider making a donation to the Capri capital campaign today, either online at our website, by check mailed to Capri Capital Campaign, 2210 Oliver Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55411 or by calling Debra deNoyelles at 612-643-2042. Every dollar counts as we move forward with this magnificent project that will have such a tremendous impact in North Minneapolis!
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Congratulations, Class of 2019!
It’s Happening! by Debra deNoyelles, Director of Development
David Tarleton Named Director of Education for PYC Arts & Technology High Schoolby Janet Zahn, Communications Manager
David Tarleton was recently named Director of Education for PYC Arts & Technology High School after serving as Interim Director for a short time.
Tarleton’s professional life is strongly rooted in PCYC. For more than 20 years, he’s been a key, consistent contributor to this agency’s growth and success through his work as a teacher, administrator and technology specialist.
“We’ve come a long way,” Tarleton says. “The level of education and student expectations is way up.
What’s Up, OST?!by Catrice O’Neal, Director of Out-of-School-Time Programs
OST staff, scholars and families are looking forward to a summer filled with fun in the sun during Summer Friends, our 7-week summer enrichment program, July 1-August 16.
Each summer we partner with programs to offer new learning experiences to our scholars. This year we’re grateful to continue gardening with the
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, wiffle ball with Playworks, bicycling with the Minneapolis Police Department’s Bike Cops for Kids, and financial literacy with Junior Achievement.
We‘re also excited to announce several new partnerships. Inner City Tennis will be leading a week-long tennis camp at North Commons.
Seth Aden
Darshaun Barron
Daniel Carey
Sha’Kirra Dansby
Ivy Davis
Olivia DeLaRosa
Misael Dos Santos
Maurio Edwards II
Aaliyah Evans
Eddie Freeman III
Sabrina Gagnon
Kamesha Gibson
Demariea Guffie-Jones
Sayid Heard
Bounmee Her
Anthony Hollmon
Jataejah Hubbard
Christopher Jefferson
Kahin Kadiye
Charley Lewis
Jacques Lloyd
Jaime Rodriguez
La’Troya Rulford
Mikaela Terry
Darryl Tiggs
Johnson Vue
De’Shuan Whitfield
Arriana Williams-Lynch
Aubrey Williams
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PYC Arts & Technology High School Graduating Class of 2019
Join us for Capri programming at nearby Northside locations while the theater is closed for renovation and expansion.• First Thursday Films moves to North High
School, 1500 James Avenue North• SPCO’s Chamber Music Series, Xplorchestra
and Start the Music programs will be held at Sanctuary Covenant Church, 710 West Broadway.
• Capri After School Theater, Capri Glee! and Camp Capri will be held at PCYC.
• Legends will pop up at locations to be announced.
“We view the year-long venue changes as an opportunity for us to reach further out into the community and share our programs with people who may not have experienced them before,” said James Scott, Director of the Capri. “It’s an added bonus.”
Be Ready to Shiftby Janet Zahn, Communications Manager
Living Tributes | OctOber 18, 2018 - June 3, 2019
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In honor of Shelby AndressElizabeth Andress
In honor of Shelby Andress & Skip ReevesBarbara & David Baumann
In honor of Cynthia Bryant’s induction into the Women’s Professional Football Hall of Fame
Anne & Jim Long
In honor of Debra deNoyellesCheryl Wilgren
In honor of Rev. David & Denise EibelRev. Hub Nelson
In honor of Kyle EilenfeldtAnonymous
In honor of the Jeub FamilyRebecca CaballeroBernard Jeub
In honor of Anne & Jim LongAmy CrawfordJoyce & Marc DiersDuane & Carolyn ElkinJanet Hively
In honor of Ray LundquistShelby & Elizabeth Andress
In honor of Herb & Virginia MorgenthalerKrysta MorgenthalerMarian Nichols
In honor of Ham & Pearl MuusDavid M. KvernesJeanne MuggeDavid & Ann Preus
In honor of Dr. Bruce & Hilary Nelson & LouisRev. Hub Nelson
In honor of Joel & Elizabeth NelsonRev. Hub Nelson
In honor of Mark & Stefanie NelsonRev. Hub Nelson
In honor of Oak Knoll Lutheran ChurchBryan Schutte
In honor of Dr. Steve & Laurie OrlowRev. Hub Nelson
In honor of Justice Alan Page receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Anne & Jim Long
In honor of the PCYC Class of 1989Mary Jo Dailey
In honor of Pastor Harold PetersonCharlotte Ley Riebe
In honor of Sue QuistDyke & Katie Williams
In honor of T. Mychael RamboSandy & John Hey
In honor of Kathryn RosebearJean E. Schwartz
In honor of Amanda SavalojaTimothy & Charlotte Savaloja
In honor of Elaine SimeA. Eric Van Leeuwen
In honor of Elain Sime’s 80th birthdayDeborah Falvey
In honor of the birth of Jaleeza & Terrence Smith-Breedlove’s baby Tatum
Anne & Jim Long
In honor of Dennis SpearsNina & Anthony DiAngelisSandy & John Hey
In honor of MacPhail Community Youth Choir and the leadership of J.D. Steele
Donna Wright
In honor of J.D. Steele & Fred SteeleAnonymousCarla AdamsMargo AshmoreMary Jean BabcockTyrone & Delia BujoldSteve ChirpichMichelle DeVaughnJo DonovanMarie DunholmKyla FitzgeraldCarmen S. JohnsonLynn KeillorJulia LangMichael LarsenWilliam LeslieMonica LewisBarbara LightsyElaine LoveJim LovestarWendy McCulleyMargaret McRaith
Donna MooresMarla MullaneyLarry NelsonLinda C. NelsonMarcia NovakJenny OfftMarjorie & Mark PallerScott PomeroyRobert RognessColleen RuschAndrea SepulvedaJanet Zahn
In honor of the kidsMary Jo Dailey
In honor of Stew & Chris WiddessVirginia & Herb Morgenthaler
In honor of Jim WiinanenDyke & Katie Williams
Your generosity makes our work possible. There are three easy ways to make a tax-deductible gift: Contribute online at pcyc-mpls.org; mail a check to PCYC, 2210 Oliver Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55411, or include PCYC in your estate planning. For more information contact Debra deNoyelles, 612-643-2042. Thank you.
Snapshots
➊ PYC Arts & Technology High School hosted a successful Healthcare Careers Forum at the Capri featuring practitioners from across the Twin Cities. ➋ Capri Apprentice Chris Xiong helped take down the lights at the Capri. ➌ Three-Peat! Our PYC Panthers took first place for the third year in a row in the Coaches Invitational Tournament for Alternative Schools. “I’m so proud and happy for our kids,” said coach Chub Gilchrist (pictured left, with the team and Timberwolves
forward, Robert Covington). ➍ Anne and Jim Long. Need we say more? ➎ Moore By Four shut down the house in sensational style with Legends: Stompin’ at the Capri (from left to right Dennis Spears, Yolande Bruce, Connie Evingson and Ginger Commodore). ➏ Prince Legacy tourists from 21 US cities and 5 countries came to the Capri in April to see where Prince played the “gig that started it all.” Visitors from New York, Atlanta and Honolulu are pictured here.
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The most exciting part of this work is that we’ve just begun to scratch the surface of what’s available to our students. They are exercising their imagining/dreaming muscles, envisioning lives of purpose, generating wealth, and experiencing real-world results this summer.
Real-World Results for PYC Students17 Minneapolis Step-Up Internships 5 Minnesota Department of Transportation internships 3 Minnesota Trades internships 2 TeenTeamworks Minneapolis Park Board internships 2 YMCA internships 1 Appetite for Change internship 1 Minneapolis Public Library internship
PCYC Hosts Learners to Leaders in Education Program by Alison Bey, Learners to Leaders in Education Coordinator
I joined PCYC this spring as the coordinator for a new program, Learners to Leaders in Education (LLE), which is funded by a grant from the McKnight Foundation and is a collaborative effort of the Metropolitan Federation of Alternative Schools. My work here will be informed by my experience in a variety of educational fields, from digital literacy, to ESL, to basic education for high school students and adults.
In the LLE program I’ll be working with all of the Contract Alternative Program (CAP) high schools in the Twin Cities, recruiting CAP
students who are interested in teaching careers, and helping them explore the many different pathways to careers in education. I’m planning a summer school session that will be a hybrid classroom/online course with weekly field trips to educational sites, modeled after a typical Intro to Education course that students may take in college.
I’m also working hard to form partnerships and build awareness of the program throughout the Twin Cities, and welcome new connections and ideas. Contact me at [email protected] or 612-607-4402 (call or text). Thank you!
PCYCBright Futures in Action
To enrich the skills, prospects and spirit of North Minneapolis area youth and adults, in partnership with families and communities.
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But the mission has not changed, and I’ve always believed in it.”
Tarleton has three main goals for the next year. “One, to continue the transition to a project-based learning environment.” In this model, teachers and staff guide students along individual learning pathways, help them make authentic connections to their community and ensure that they meet the educational standards of the state.
His second goal is to take Spark Wednesdays to the next level. Students will be given more responsibility for building this program that’s designed to spark their interests and help them earn credits in new ways.
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation will host us at Theodore Wirth Park for a week-long safety camp that includes water safety, fishing, first aid, and more, and the Science Museum of Minnesota’s Kitty Anderson Youth Science Center (KAYSC) will be leading STEM justice workshops featuring science and social justice learning.
Our OST summer program looks forward to bringing these new and returning partners to enhance summer learning and help us meet our forever goal to eliminate summer slide! We invite you to stop by between 1 and 4pm Monday-Thursday, July 1-August 16, to see our scholars and partners in action. Happy Summer!
In memory of David AdamsCarol Ferris
In memory of Whitey AusCarol Aus
In memory of Gregory Graham’s mother, Marguerite Bannarn
Anne & Jim Long
In memory of Louise BoyumKenley Boyum
In memory of Nate Christen’s father, Harold “Harry” Christen
Anne & Jim Long
In memory of Joan DownsLaura White
In memory of James Scott’s father-in-law, Mike Ducar
Anne & Jim LongCrowley, White, Helmer & Sevig
In memory of their mothers, Mariette & Ellie
Georgia & Melvin Duncan
In memory of Timothy W. J. DunnMichele Dunn
In memory of Paul EidLois Eid
In memory of Rev. Bob EvansMartin LerumRandy Evans OlsonTed & Corinne Thompson
In memory of Sam FenstraHelen & John Brandon
In memory of Erik A. FroilandRobert & Sheryl Froiland
In memory of Dr. Sharon Tolbert GloverAnne & Jim Long
In memory of Charles J. GossAnn M. Goss
In memory of Dean GramstadDonna Gramstad
In memory of David HallbergGrant & Harriet Hallberg
In memory of Larry HarrisMarion HarrisJohn & Sally Onstad
In memory of Thor & Harriet HaugenMary Wollan
In memory of Millie HolmgrenLeroy & Margie HalvorsenDonna NesteRichard & Gretchen PeikKenneth & Elaine Sarkela
In memory of Staci Horwitz’ father, Mahlon “Mickey” Horwitz
Anne & Jim Long
In memory of Butch HunterRon & Renée Hunter
In memory of Fran IvorySharon Haas & Nick Faber
In memory of James A. JacobsonHam & Pearl Muus
In memory of Rev. David JohnsonMartin Lerum
In memory of Harry JohnsonRosemary Johnson
In memory of Mike JohnsonKimberly Johnson
In memory of Ruth Christine JohnsonMarvin & Elaine Lofquist
In memory of Ruth Dybvig JohnsonAnne & Jim LongCharles & Peggy Arnason
In memory of David E. KaliherJoseph & Mary Laconic
In memory of Kay KrafkaNorman & Laura Deaton
In memory of Mildred A. LarsonCindy Larson
In memory of David LeeLorraine M. Lee
In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Paul S. LewisBarbara J. Lewis
In memory of Don LounbergAdrienne Kinkaid
In memory of James P. LundquistBetty J. Lundquist
In memory of Jim & Betty LundquistSherry Lundquist
In memory of Lauretta McCarthyJames Arnott
In memory of Rev. John MidlingMartin Lerum
In memory of Lois MolidSharon Davis
In memory of Rev. Dr. Mark J. MolldremRev. A. Robert & Gloria D. Molldrem
In memory of Ralph K. MorrisJarolynn Morris
In memory of Jean OlsonSusan Rawlings Baysden
In memory of Diane Sims PageAnne & Jim Long
In memory of David PeschauLaura White
In memory of Dr. Kenneth M. PetersonRobert & Cathy Hewitt
In memory of Fr. Gerald PotterMartin Lerum
In memory of Rev. Larry PrattMartin Lerum
In memory of PrinceAnonymous
In memory of Steve QuadeCheryl Gustafson
In memory of Robbie RaaenTim Downey
In memory of Doris RipczinskiCheryl & Robert Anderson
In memory of James Scott’s father, David L. Scott
Anne & Jim LongKaren & Darrell Polzin
In memory of Tim SolbergJudith Takkunen
In memory of Ruth SterlingSusan Rawlings Baysden
In memory of Glenn TheorinCarl Theorin
In memory of Betty ZetterstromAnne & Jim Long
Memorials | OctOber 18, 2018 - June 3, 2019
Snapshots
➊ OST celebrated National Reading Month by competing to see which grade could read 400 minutes for the month. The second graders (pictured) won with a total of 360 minutes. Collectively our scholars read over 1,000 minutes, and counting. ➋ Capri After School Theater students performed Reflections/New Visions at the Capri in May. Pictured, Tion Brooks (left), Jacques Lloyd (right). ➌ J.D. Steele and the Capri Glee! Adult Community Choir closed out their season in concert with special guest Dominique Wooten (in blue). ➍ The world premiere of Love Them First: Lessons from Lucy Laney Elementary was held at the Capri during the
Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival. Pictured center and right: Lucy Laney principal Mauri Friestleben and her husband, Mike Friestleben. (Photo: Carly Danek/KARE) ➎ Two poems by PYC student Amani Wilson received Honorable Mention in the 2019 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, Minnesota Region. Read her two winning poems at pcyc-mpls.org. ➏ Children and families enjoyed SPCO’s Start the Music: Spirited Strings program in April, including this young violinist! ➐ Concert-goers wrapped around the Capri in anticipation of the first of two wildly popular Shelby J. concerts in April.
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Third, “As always, I want to make sure that the needs of our teachers and staff are met so they’re able to do their job at the highest level.”
Tarleton mentioned one other longer-term goal. He’d like to create an extensive database of adults who are vested in PCYC and our young people and would be willing to share their knowledge and connections with our students. “As we continue to develop the project-based line of programming within our school, we may be interested in knocking on your door!” To be among the first on the list, or to connect with David Tarleton: [email protected], 612-643-2097.
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The New Capri will open in 2020 with nearly 20,000 square feet of new spaces that complement the classic, original theater. Your support will help this North Minneapolis landmark reach even more youth, families and community members. Donations are accepted online at thecapritheater.org or by mail to the Capri Capital Campaign, 2210 Oliver Avenue North, Minneapolis, 55411. Thank you!
