Joanita and Ziona Young, are a mother and daughter who attended Bard Microcollege Holyoke at the same time. They spoke at our 2023 Fundraising Party about studying together and finding themselves. Read Joanita's speech here I’m Ziona Young. I grew up in a large family -- one of seven siblings. We all had similar and unique names. Five of them starting with the same letter- Ziona, … [Read more...] about Ziona on Finding Individuality as One of Seven Siblings
Student Writing
Joanita on Studying Alongside her Daughter
Joanita and Ziona Young, are a mother and daughter who attended Bard Microcollege Holyoke at the same time. They spoke at our 2023 Fundraising Party about studying together and finding themselves. Read Ziona's speech here I’m Joanita Young, a homeschooling, divorced mom of seven children ages seven to 23. I enjoy going to museums and art galleries. I love to sew and make soap and anything to … [Read more...] about Joanita on Studying Alongside her Daughter
Jacqueline Velez and the Call from Oprah
Good evening everyone! My name is Jacqueline Velez. I am the proud mom of a 27 year old daughter who will soon be heading off to college and a 10 year old boy who loves Basketball. Who knows? You may be looking at the mom of the next Shaquille O’Neal. I am also a proud graduate of Bard Microcollege Holyoke. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, dropped out of school in the ninth grade and had my … [Read more...] about Jacqueline Velez and the Call from Oprah
Graduation Speech by Care Center 2021 Valedictorian, Christina Cislak
During the past few months that I have had the privilege to further my education at The Care Center, many doors of opportunity have opened, not just for me, but also for my fellow classmates and our children. We all have been given opportunities to awaken our own capabilities and experience things that we would have never before found ourselves interested in. I have been able to express myself … [Read more...] about Graduation Speech by Care Center 2021 Valedictorian, Christina Cislak
