Posted on November 11, 2010 7:53 AM
By Grainger Marburg, Executive Director
Rosemary Hewlett, a founding board member and staunch
advocate of Peninsula Bridge for the past twenty years, passed away on
October 29th. The news saddened me. Although I didn't know Rosemary
well, I experienced her warm hospitality and immense generosity from
the moment I joined Bridge in 2005. She had a rare, playful quality
that drew people to her. Her astute mind was as bright as her heart
was big. Rosemary genuinely cared about the program and was always
ready to hear an anecdote about a former student or get an update on
how things were going. She exemplified the best attributes of an
engaged contributor and friend and taught me a good deal about
compassion, integrity, and keeping one's convictions alive.
Posted on November 11, 2010 7:49 AM
Our 7th Annual Bridge Builder's Society Breakfast, "Dream, Believe, Achieve" took place on October 13, 2010.
Thank you to all of our guests and volunteers who gathered to celebrate our twenty year anniversary, and honor our founders.
Bridge students Erick Sandoval and Fabiola Rivera led our guests in a
challenging round of the math game "Krypto". Roger Zamora, a former
Peninsula Bridge TA, was our keynote speaker. Roger currently works as
the director of operations for the Summit Preparatory Charter High
School in Redwood City. The program was closed with the song "If You
Dream", performed by alums Ricky Whitfield, Korrine Nickings, and
student James Bryant-Smith. View our 2010 video shown during the breakfast:
Posted on November 8, 2010 2:33 PM
What can be more uplifting than seeing someone from your community
thriving, confident and living their dream while demonstrating to you
that anything is possible?
Ricky Whitfield did that and more for
fellow Peninsula Bridge alum Korinne Nickings, current Peninsula Bridge
student James Bryant-Smith and our entire audience at our 7th Annual
Benefit Breakfast, leading the trio in a professional and inspiring
performance.
Posted on November 8, 2010 1:52 PM
by Hadley Greswold, Bridge TA 2008 - 2009
Driving back from our end-of-Bridge field trip last summer
(2009), one of my students fell asleep in my lap, and another cried
silently into my arm, unwilling to let the program end. I knew that
the contribution I had made to the educational future of these students
was important, but I had also helped create a second home for them
where they felt safe and loved. It was with these memories that I
pushed myself to run more than ten races to raise money for the
Peninsula Bridge program. I trained 5-6 days a week, running 3-8 miles
a night. The races spanned a time frame of nine months, through the
end of 2009 and into the summer of 2010. The generous contributions of
my sponsors reflect their commitment to the future of the Bridge
students. For with one pebble tossed in a puddle, a ripple emanates,
and changes the surface of the water.
The running project raised over $10,000 for the Peninsula Bridge
program. Hadley, please accept our heartfelt thanks for your generous
support and dedication to our students.
Posted on November 1, 2010 12:18 PM
Sacred Heart Preparatory vs Menlo School FootballDate: Saturday, November 13th
Time:4:00 pm - JV Game
7:00 pm - Varsity Game
Location: Sequoia High School, Redwood City
All gate proceeds benefit Peninsula Bridge