Alumni and Friends Newsletter
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Our Infinite Gratitude for Pi Day 2024
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Thank you to our community of CTY alumni, families, friends, and staff for celebrating Pi Day with us.
Your generosity helped us exceed our goal and raise over $85,000 for CTY student scholarships and program support.
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Your support is inspiring and life-changing for our bright learners!
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CTY is hiring! Learn more about job opportunities at CTY’s On-Campus Programs, which will be held at 10 college and private school campuses across the U.S. this summer, including our new day site at Mirman School in Los Angeles, California for students in grades 2-6.
Working for CTY offers the chance to explore new places while making a difference.
Core summer 2024 session dates:
Session 1: June 16 – July 13
Session 2: July 13 – August 3
Start dates may vary depending on position or site.
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We need your help to welcome over 4,000 students to our On-Campus Programs sites this summer. Record a brief video message wishing students the best. Or send a photo of yourself with a short message to ctyalumni@jhu.edu. Your messages will be compiled into the CTY 2024 summer send-off video and shared with current CTYers and their families!
The deadline for submissions is May 5.
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Help spread awareness about CTY by sharing resources and program information with your networks, including families of advanced learners.
Contact ctyalumni@jhu.edu to request your copy of the CTY alumni and parent toolkit and start sharing today!
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CTY Alumni in Austin, Texas
We want to get in touch with you for future events and engagement opportunities in Austin. If you are in the area and interested in getting more involved, please email ctyalumni@jhu.edu information.
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Volunteer and Alumni Spotlights
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Thank you to our alumni, families, and staff members for their recent volunteer efforts!
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During Black History Month, CTY staff members shared their stories and reflections on the significance of the month. Similarly, during Women's History Month, we put a spotlight on the accomplishments and impact of our alumnae. These features exemplify our commitment to honoring and amplifying voices from diverse backgrounds. Your advocacy and contributions are deeply valued at CTY and benefit our whole community.
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Special thanks to: Andy Bartholomew ’99-’00 (Advisory Council member), Sonia Batra ’87-’89, Meghana Bhatt ’92-’94, Ken and Lisa Charles (parents), Amina Cattaui ’11-’12, ’16-’19, Rebecca Chatman ’85-’87, Eurnett Christopher ’17-’19, Savannah D’Orazio ’07-’12, Jared Dillian ’87-’90, Joe and Miya Ferguson (parents and Advisory Council member), Thairen Greene (CTY staff), Aris Hines ’09, Andrew Hwang ’06-’07, Makaya Jackson (CTY staff), Anzhi Li (parent), Anne Marie Murphy ’87-’89, Amanda Niu ’97-’99, ’00, Kaneesha Parsard ’00-’04, Patricia Peyton (parent), Marc Schneider ’85-’87, Peter Stris ’88-’89 (Advisory Council member), Ashley Timmer (parent and Advisory Council member), Liana Tang ’21, Keli Walls (CTY staff), and Anthony Washington (CTY staff).
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CTYers Past & Present Class Notes
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Isabella Florendo, a current CTY student, was named the concertmaster for the 2024 Pennsylvania Music Educator Association District 12 Orchestra.
Victoria Provost ’13-’14, ’16 had her first poetry chapbook Stringfoot published by Bottlecap Press.
Chris Courtney Martin ’05-’07 will have indie literature works included in the collections of The Library of The Ivy League at the University of Pennsylvania and New York Public Library, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. The Atlanta University Center Robert Woodruff Library and Bethune-Cookman University will also be purchasing Chris’ debut chapbook The Book of I.P.: Idle Poems and their sophomore collection Slam Poems For My Bathroom Mirror.
Matthew Zakreski ’96-’00 is leading a pre-show discussion on neurodivergence and mental illness in conjunction with the Roxbury Arts Alliance in Succasunna, New Jersey. Learn more about the pre-show discussion and the play Proof, which is being performed throughout May.
Ben H. Winters ’89-’92 published his latest novel, Big Time, in March.
Jared Dillian ’87-’90 published his latest book, No Worries: How to Live a Stress-free Financial Life, earlier this year.
Eurnett Christopher ’17-’19 was awarded the Fund for Education Abroad scholarship.
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Are you interested in getting involved or being a volunteer? Please email ctyalumni@jhu.edu to learn about various engagement opportunities.
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| Baltimore Emerging Scholars Celebrates 10th Anniversary
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On May 19, Baltimore Emerging Scholars students and families will gather at the Johns Hopkins University’s Homewood campus to celebrate their academic achievements and the 10th anniversary of the program. Learn more about this free program to identify advanced learners and provide academic enrichment opportunities to Baltimore City Public School students who show high academic potential.
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Limited seats are available for CTY’s On-Campus Programs this summer. With in-person day and residential options available, students in grade 2-12 can delve into rigorous, fresh and fun learning experiences and become part of a learning community.
CTY Online Programs are also open for enrollment, featuring over 150 engaging courses. Guided by expert instructors, courses are available in various formats to suit busy schedules and learning objectives. Learn more about summer and online programs.
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| Joshua Ringel Memorial Poetry Reading
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On Sunday, April 28, CTY honored the memory of CTY alumnus Joshua Ringel at The Joshua Ringel Memorial Poetry Reading. This year's event featured the esteemed poet Richard Blanco, a recipient of the National Humanities Medal and notably the youngest, first Latinx, LGBTQ+ immigrant to serve as a presidential inaugural poet. Learn more about the reading and view photos from this year’s event.
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Sarah D. Barder Conference Welcomes Four New Fellows
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CTY’s annual Sarah D. Barder Fellows conference brought together over 40 veteran fellows to welcome four new 2024 Fellows. Keynote speaker Michelle Muratori, PhD, and a panel of CTY experts, including CTY Scholars alumna Venezia Garza ’15, ’18-’20 addressed the theme, “Fostering Peer Community Across Educational Settings.” Attendees engaged in workshops aimed at cultivating peer communities among students, educators, and families in today’s dynamic educational landscape. For more information on the program visit the website or email cty-sdb@jhu.edu.
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Barry Leybovich (right) with CTY Advisory Council member Lee Stephens
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Contributions to CTY come in all shapes and sizes and originate from individuals to institutional donors. These gifts provide financial aid, research support, curriculum development, enrichment programs, college preparation, academic advising, and wellness initiatives.
We are honored to receive support from our donors and are proud to spotlight alumnus Barry Leybovich ’03-’08. He is an enthusiastic supporter of CTY’s young scholars and recently made a five-year pledge to support curriculum development for the Baltimore Emerging Scholars program.
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We receive heartwarming expressions of gratitude from our CTY students, including this message from a Summer 2023 On-Campus Programs student who received financial aid:
“I really, really wanted to go to the CTY program, but it was kinda hard for my family to pay for it. When my parents told me that I got a scholarship, I jumped up and down like crazy! You made me super-duper happy, and I couldn’t wait to learn cool stuff and make new friends at CTY. I love learning about all kinds of things, and now I get to learn even more because of you. Thank you for believing in me and helping me chase my dreams. You’re like a superhero to us.” - CTY Student
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Your gift provides a rewarding and challenging academic experience to bright learners from diverse backgrounds who may not be able to attend CTY without financial assistance.
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Email the correct answers to all three trivia questions to ctyalumni@jhu.edu to be entered in a drawing to win a CTY branded tote bag, Rubik's cube, and pennant. Please include your current contact information with your submission to be eligible.
All submissions must be received by June 1, 2024.
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| Q. What is the color of Donald Duck’s bowtie?
Q. What language is the most spoken worldwide?
Q. How many elements are on the periodic table?
Check out the next edition of the CTYer issue to find out the correct answers!
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Congratulations to the winner of the CTYer’s last trivia contest,
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Last edition’s trivia answers:
Q. What year did Barbie come out? A. 1959
Q. How many boroughs are there in New York City? A. 5
Q. How often does the moon orbit the Earth? A. Every 28 days
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