This summer, several Pedrozzi Young Scholars and their families had the wonderful opportunity to attend a live performance presented by SPARC Theater - Shakespeare in the Vineyard, at the scenic Darcie Kent Vineyards in Livermore. For many of the students, this was their first time experiencing live outdoor theater, and the evening made a lasting [...]
Pedrozzi Young Scholars (PYS) in high school had the opportunity to give back by volunteering at Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy (MASA), their former elementary school. On May 2, 19 Scholars participated in MASA’s annual Spring Festival, contributing their time and energy to support the event and connect with the community. Volunteers assisted with a variety [...]
At this year’s Pedrozzi Recognition Event, our 8th grade Pedrozzi Young Scholars played a big role behind the scenes as volunteers, helping to make sure that the event ran smoothly while also getting community service experience. Volunteering at the event allowed these students to not only support the Pedrozzi Foundation, but also begin building their [...]
Pedrozzi Young Scholar Priel Wolfe recently reached a major landmark in her life, graduating from both Las Positas College’s Middle College Program and Livermore High School. Through the Middle College Program, Priel was dually enrolled in high school and college courses, earning valuable college credits and meaningful experience while completing her high school diploma. She [...]
The newest Pedrozzi Young Scholars were excited to be recognized at the Bankhead Theater in downtown Livermore for the Foundation’s Annual Recognition Event. Fifteen 5th-graders from Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy were selected for being model students with strong academic accomplishments. The Pedrozzi Young Scholar Program promotes equity in opportunity for high achieving students by providing [...]
All middle school Pedrozzi Young Scholars (PYS) were invited to tour Las Positas College (LPC), including the Public Safety Complex and STEM Department; twenty-six PYS participated in the fun outing. Students met PYS Program Manager, Maggie Tufts, and Pedrozzi Executive Director, Carolyn Siegfried, at Junction Ave K-8 School and walked to a nearby bus stop [...]
The Pedrozzi Young Scholars (PYS) attended the performance, Sueños: Our American Musical, at Las Positas College on Sunday, March 23rd. In attendance were fifteen PYS, nine parents, four siblings, and Maggie Tufts, Pedrozzi Young Scholar Program Manager. It was a lively and colorful performance and the PYS and their families had a wonderful time. [...]
The 8th Annual Pedrozzi Young Scholar (PYS) Family Social was a success! It was a fun night filled with games, food, laughter and many smiling faces. There were 39 PYS in attendance, and 155 attendees in total. Attendees included PYS and their family members, as well as PYS supporters and community partners. This year was [...]
On Saturday, January 25, 36 Pedrozzi Young Scholars (PYS) and their families visited St. Mary's College (SMC). In total, 86 people attended this fun event, including the PYS ranging from grades 6-12 and their siblings, friends, parents, and grandparents. It was a perfect day to tour the beautiful St. Mary's campus. The students and families [...]
Five of our Pedrozzi Young Scholars attended Preview Day at St. Mary's College on October 26. In attendance were two seniors, Samantha Romero, and Valeria Arizmendi, three juniors, Leslie Amaya Hernandez, Eduardo Ibarra Gudiño and Stephanie Ortiz, and some family members of the students. It was a wonderful day to tour the beautiful campus. [...]
Pedrozzi Young Scholar, Natalie Solis, sang the National Anthem at the Granada High School football game on Thursday, August 29th. This was not her first time performing for an audience; Natalie is becoming very comfortable in front of large crowds. Pedrozzi Young Scholar, Itzayana Reyna, performed the National Anthem at Granada [...]
Ten of our middle and high school Pedrozzi Young Scholars (PYS) attended a performance of Twelfth Night, a Shakespeare in the Vineyard production put on by SPARC Theater. The PYS and family members attended the outdoor show amidst the gorgeous backdrop of Darcie Kent Vineyards. The weather was beautiful and the students and their families [...]
Roberta Gonzales, KTVU Fox News Meteorologist and owner of Roberta Gonzales Productions, visited Marilyn Avenue STEAM Academy to meet with Pedrozzi Young Scholars. 28 Pedrozzi Young Scholars, from grades five to nine, listened intently as Roberta shared her journey to become a reporter and meteorologist. At 11 years old, Roberta knew she wanted to [...]
Our second cohort of Pedrozzi Young Scholars will graduate from high school on June 7, 2024, four from Granada High School, and three from Livermore High School. Two will attend college out of state at Northern Arizona University and University of Nevada Reno, and five will stay closer to home at CSU Monterey Bay, [...]
Pedrozzi Young Scholar, Luis Angel Valdez, applied to Las Positas College's Middle College Program in his Junior year of high school and was accepted into the program for his Senior year. The Middle College program allows students to be dual enrolled at their high school as well as community college. Luis attended college classes and [...]
The newest Pedrozzi Young Scholars were excited to be recognized at the Bankhead Theater in downtown Livermore for the Foundation’s Annual Recognition Event. These thirteen 5th-graders from Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy were selected for being model students with strong academic accomplishments. The Pedrozzi Young Scholar Program promotes equity in opportunity for high achieving students by [...]
A great time was had by all at our 7th Annual Pedrozzi Young Scholar family social. We had a great turnout as 36 of the Pedrozzi Young Scholars and their families attended the lively event. The social took place on March 6th in the MPR of the Arroyo Mocho Site, next to our Pedrozzi Office. [...]
The Pedrozzi Young Scholars visited St. Mary's College on Saturday, Jan 27, 2024. Over 90 people attended the event. The group included Pedrozzi Young Scholars ranging from 6th to 12th grade, their family members, including parents, a grandmother, an aunt, an uncle, a cousin, and siblings ranging in age from 1 to 20. Members of [...]
Selected as 5th graders in 2016, the inagural cohort of Pedrozzi Young Scholars graduated from high school in June 2023. To commemorate this momentous occasion, a celebration was held for all seven students and their families at Wingen Bakery on June 1. In attendance from the Pedrozzi Board were Goud Memula and Monica Moya. Gina [...]
One of the goals of the Pedrozzi Young Scholars Program is to connect students with community events and opportunities. That happened this week when Chloe Rosado and Natalie Solis, both rising 6th-graders, had the opportunity to shine while singing the National Anthem prior to Little League Intermediate 50/70 World Series Baseball games in Livermore. The [...]
