This September, IYT at Golden Valley High School was all about growth and community engagement. Our brothers put their commitment into action by participating in a campus clean-up to beautify our school. This theme of personal responsibility continued in our most popular workshop, “The Things They Carry,” where students reflected on their personal journeys. This dedication to growth was exemplified by our honorees: we celebrated Daden for his impressive academic improvement and recognized Charles as Brother of the Month for his outstanding leadership and proactive spirit.
Campus Pride in Action
Jordan, Elias, Anthony and Isaac cleaning up trash on campus.
This month, IYT at Golden Valley High School put our value of community service into action. Our brothers dedicated their time and effort to a campus clean-up, working together to beautify our school grounds. This initiative was a fantastic way for students to earn community service hours while demonstrating their commitment to taking pride in their environment. It was wonderful to see their teamwork and dedication firsthand.
Dedication Rewarded: A Spotlight on Daden
Brother Daden with his limited edition IYT backpack.
This month’s Academic Achievement Spotlight shines on Daden for his incredible dedication and growth! Daden has shown a remarkable commitment to his studies, leading to a significant improvement in his grades. In addition to his academic success, he has been a highly engaged and positive presence in our program. To recognize his hard work and fantastic progress, Daden earned a limited-edition IYT backpack. Congratulations, Daden, on this well-deserved honor!
Beyond the Backpack
Here you can see our table of sophomores collaborating and sharing their thoughts as they discuss their answers.
Our most popular workshop this September was a powerful session called “The Things They Carry.” This reflective workshop created a safe space for our brothers to explore the emotions, responsibilities, and personal experiences they carry with them every day. The discussion fostered deep connection and vulnerability, helping our young men build empathy and a stronger sense of brotherhood. It was an impactful session that went beyond academics to support our students' social-emotional growth.
Brother of the Month
Brother Charles
We are proud to honor Charles as our September Brother of the Month! Charles is a shining example of what it means to lead through action. His engagement in the program has soared, and he consistently goes above and beyond to support his peers and our staff during after-school programming. In addition to his outstanding grades, Charles’s proactive spirit and willingness to help make him a true role model in our community. Congratulations, Charles, on this well-deserved recognition!
Upcoming Events
Event
Date & Time
Description
Stanford University College Tour
11/21/25
Permission slips will be given out at the end of October. Students will be notified when they will be given out.
Program Info
Name
Contact Info
Melanie Friz
melanie@improveyourtomorrow.org
209-372-7954
Golden Valley High School
Programming Days:
Tuesday & Thursday (3:30 - 5:00 pm)
Study Hall: Tuesday & Thursday (3:30 - 5:00 pm)
Mentor & Parent Engagement
Number of Parent Engagement Sessions:
125
Number of Mentor Sessions:
121
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