This Week’s News
This past Monday was a big day for one group of Destination: College Juniors. They took part in our Spring 2025 College Trip! This year the group visited Siena College and University at Albany – State University of New York. Everyone met promptly for a 7.30am bus departure there was excitement for the day ahead.…
Read MoreCollege Acceptance Update!
Destination: College senior student athletes are evaluating their college acceptances and financial aid packages to determine which school is right for them. This week, we’d like to share a few heart-warming success stories from the seniors and their volunteer mentors. Ellie received 24 College Acceptances! Your read that right…Ellie has received a staggering 24 college…
Read MoreLatest News!
It’s a busy time of year at Destination: College. The focus is on scholarship applications, college acceptances, scholarship applications, and financial aid packages in order to make informed decisions on college selections. The Cooney College Center is buzzing on Tuesdays and Thursdays after classes finish as volunteers and students discuss options and process through the…
Read MoreMarch Madness
Every March at Destination: College we hold March Madness over the course of three Thursdays. It’s an exciting time! For our Junior student athletes this marks their introduction to the world of post secondary education. It’s the first time they visit the Cooney College Center and led by our Director of College Access, the students…
Read MoreAlumni Reunion Party
It was wonderful to see thirty eight Destination: College alums at our Alumni Reunion Party on Tuesday, January 7th in the Mount Vernon High School Cafeteria. All were excited to connect with their mentors and check in, others were happy to see their friends and catch up. The energy in the room was upbeat and the…
Read MoreVolunteer Holiday Party 2024
Our amazing volunteers gathered on Thursday, December 12th for their annual holiday party. The room was filled with good cheer and festive spirit. We are grateful for the hard work, dedication and commitment of each and every one of our volunteers and it was a lovely moment to celebrate them all. Here are photos from…
Read MoreBoys Basketball Annual Brunch 2024
On a recent Sunday in November we joined the MVHS boys basketball team for their Annual Brunch. The team are having a great season! It’s was great to hear alumni and current students take the mike speak and there were many proud parents and friends to cheer them on. Here’s to a great season!
Read MoreMentor Picnic
A great time was had by all at the Destination: College Mentor Picnic, held on May 24, 2023, at the Bronxville Field Club. Our graduates returned after a year of hard work on campus to kick back and enjoy an evening of food and fun with their Destination: College volunteer mentors and each other. Old…
Read MoreCollege Knowledge Session is a Success with a Visit from DC Alumni
In May, we conducted four College Knowledge sessions for our 2023 graduates. The sessions were led by Linda D’Arcy, Director of College Access, and Laura Amignone, Director of College Success. A few of our many impressive alumni returned to share their personal experiences about succeeding in college. Our alumni chatted for over an hour and…
Read MoreMarch Madness Dreams Come True!
One year ago our Destination: College community was celebrating the Mount Vernon Knights on their NYS Section 1 Basketball Championship win. Fast forward to 2023 and March Madness took on a new level of celebration for DC! Jeff Cooney Memorial Scholar ’18, Demetre Roberts, had a starring role with the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights in a…
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