
October 1, 2026
For Destination: College alum Brandon White, returning to Mount Vernon as an educational leader is more than a career milestone. It is a long-awaited homecoming nearly two decades in the making—and the realization of a dream rooted in the community that helped shape him. Brandon recently began an exciting new chapter as Assistant Principal at Lincoln Elementary School in Mount Vernon, New York. For someone who grew up as a Mount Vernon Knight playing basketball in his hometown, the opportunity to return and serve the next generation of students carries special meaning. “Returning to Mount Vernon is truly a full-circle moment,” Brandon says. “I am living my dream.”

By Elizabeth Larsen
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June 16, 2026
By Elizabeth Larsen, Executive Director As New York sports fans prepared for Game 4 of the NBA Finals on June 10, excitement was also building at Siwanoy Country Club, where nearly 300 members of the Destination: College community gathered to celebrate the organization's 20th Anniversary. The evening honored four individuals who have been Champions of the organization since its earliest days: Emily Kirschenbaum, Rick Rugani, Tracy McVey, and Maureen Barton. The room was filled with Destination: College staff, board members, students, alumni, volunteers, school and district leaders, and supporters, all coming together to celebrate two decades of helping Mount Vernon student-athletes achieve success beyond high school.

February 20, 2026
We are proud to share our sincere appreciation to the Junior League of Bronxville for awarding our organization a $580 Community Grant in support of our Destination: College initiative. This generous funding will allow us to purchase a Meta Quest 3 Virtual Reality device , providing our student-athletes with immersive access to college campuses through Campus360 . Through this innovative technology, students will be able to take virtual tours of SUNY and New York State private colleges , exploring academic buildings, residence halls, athletic facilities, and student life spaces — all without leaving our program site. For many of our student-athletes, in-person college visits can be limited by transportation and scheduling. Virtual reality technology removes those obstacles and expands access to critical college information. By experiencing campuses firsthand in a virtual environment, students can better evaluate their options and identify the schools that best align with their academic, athletic, and personal goals. The Junior League of Bronxville’s commitment to empowering young people through community investment directly supports our mission of helping student-athletes build brighter futures through education. Together, we are expanding access, increasing opportunity, and empowering the next generation to achieve their dreams. We are deeply grateful for their partnership and support.







