Congratulations Denver Kids Class of 2021!
Last week, we celebrated the Denver Kids Class of 2021 at our very own Senior Celebration! Our Enrichment Student Advisory Council (ESAC) planned and executed the hybrid event with the support of Denver Kids staff liaisons, Doen Lee and Olivia Sutphen.
The students opted for a pre-recorded virtual presentation as well as a small in-person component. The in-person gathering featured a gratitude station, snacks, and a photo booth, which fostered moments of connection between staff, mentors, and students. It was the first time ESAC students met their fellow council members in person, and the event was even more meaningful due to the lack of in-person and social connection throughout the past year. Special thanks to The O'Sullivan Law Firm for sponsoring the event!
Denver Kids would like to congratulate our approximately 110 graduating seniors who have persevered through this challenging year. Our class of 2021 students have been accepted to many schools locally and nationally, from Metropolitan State University, University of Denver, and Western Colorado University, to University of Kansas, Georgetown University, Hartwick College, and Harvard University. We know they will each go on to do incredible things, wherever their personal journeys take them.
“We are so proud of the graduates for their hard work and for accomplishing this milestone,” say Doen and Olivia. “While graduation rates and the schools that students are attending post-graduation provide a snapshot of their past, present, and future, each student's story is unique. We are grateful and humbled that Denver Kids gets to be a part of their story.”
Scroll below for quotes and photos from some of our graduating seniors!
"Denver Kids has helped me find my place in the world, and made me more confident in myself.” –Abby
"Denver Kids is a life changer and will change the world!" –Francisco
"It has been fun! Denver Kids has helped me to be successful." –Georgine
"Support from Denver Kids is the best that you can ever have. Without the support of the counselors, friends, and my family, I would not have made it where I am." –Ha
"In life, you will have to go through some difficult and hard times, but you don’t have to do it alone all the time. Thank you Denver Kids!" –Cassandra
"I appreciate everything Denver Kids has given to not only myself, but to my family. Denver Kids is more than just an organization. It brings families together whether it is school or events, and I truly appreciate that." –Estephanie
"Having Denver Kids helped me a lot this year. This year was very difficult. I felt as if I couldn’t get through this school year. Having my counselor and mentor have my back and checking up on me was all I needed to stay motivated." –Denver Kids Senior
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