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Destination: College

2026 Best Night of The Year

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 . 2026

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Cocktails & Hors D'Oeuvres

Siwanoy Country Club

351 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, NY 10708

For 20 years, Destination: College has been empowering student-athletes to dream bigger, reach higher, and achieve more. On June 10, 2026, we invite you to join us for The Best Night of the Year — an unforgettable evening celebrating the champions who make those dreams possible.

This year, we proudly honor Maureen Barton, Emily Kirschenbaum, Tracy McVey, and Rick Rugani — leaders whose dedication has shaped futures and opened doors for countless students.

Be part of a powerful night filled with inspiration, impact, and celebration. Together, we’ll recognize success, fuel opportunity, and continue building pathways to college and beyond.

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Celebrating 20 years of empowering student-athletes to achieve their dreams and build brighter futures.

20 Years of Impact: Guiding Mount Vernon student-athletes from high school to college persistence and success.

Destination: College supports student-athletes in Mount Vernon with academic support, mentoring, and college readiness resources. Through Team Reads, our Mentoring Program, and one-on-one guidance in the Cooney College Center, we help students succeed in school, prepare for college, and persist through their college years and beyond.

Watch the video below to learn more about our programs, our students, our volunteers and our successes...

Our college readiness programs and individualized support with college and financial aid applications help students achieve academic success, secure admission to a college best suited to their financial and academic needs and persist to a college degree.

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Your contribution helps us provide program materials, college test preparation, college tours, application fees, scholarships, books and so much more.

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Volunteer

Get involved by working with our Student Athletes from over seven different teams in our reading programs, academic tutoring, and Cooney College Center.

Mentor Picnic Laila Issa and Jen Lotz 2023

Mentor

Our adult mentors partner with our college students and graduates to provide support and advice through the demanding college years.

Impact

"Thank you so much! I appreciate everything everyone in DC have done for me these past few months.

I know for a fact I wouldn't have been so successful in my college process if it wasn't for you guys and I'm just grateful to have been part of such an amazing program. Have a great summer you two!"

Fatima Davila

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Hundreds of Athletes sent to colleges around the world!

Students Served

510

Student Athletes served across all DC High School and College programs.

Scholarships Awarded

$3MM+

Merit Based Scholarships awarded to Class of 2024 graduates by Colleges and Universities.

Students Enrolled

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Student Athletes enrolled in College immediately after High School in 2024.