April 2019 Newsletter
C2 Pipeline E-Newsletter: April 2019
Afterschool Learning
C2 Pipeline provides 2.5 hours of afterschool programming at our 19 high school centers Monday-Thursday during the school year. During the program, students participate in a variety of engaging STEM activities, get college/career planning advice, build their leadership and teamwork skills and have fun along the way. If you are a student at one of our high school sites and are interested in joining the C2 Pipeline program, fill out the Registration Form and turn it in to your school's Site Coordinator.
C2 Adventures
On April 27th, C2 Pipeline hosted an overnight Youth Leadership Retreat at D-Bar-A Scout Ranch in Metamora, MI. This event was open to our C2 Pipeline students that are involved with their site's Youth Action Council. In total, 49 students participated in the retreat, where they were able to experience horse back riding, rock wall climbing, archery, nature hikes and much more. Additionally, students interested in running for the 2019-2020 Grantee-Wide Youth Council presented their campaign pitch at Saturday nights bonfire. Elections took place on Sunday. We want to extend a huge "thank you" to all of the students who ran for Youth Council positions and congratulations to our new electees. The Grantee-Wide Youth Council, who will be making program decisions and planning events for next school year are as follows:
President: Ricardo Bartlett (Harper Woods High School)
Vice President: Xetura Brown (Harper Woods High School)
Tresurer: Ja'Von Willaims (Southfield High School A&T)
Secretary: Autumn Thomas (Michigan Collegiate High School)
Social Media Chair: Summer Roetherford (Michigan Collegiate High School)
Student of the Month: Kayhla Almond
Kayhla is a current junior at Fitzgerald High School. She is a great presence in the program and has become the President of Fitzgerald's Youth Council. She is always inviting to new students and a leader in our program. Keep up the great work, Kayhla!!
Staff of the Month: Cheryl Rhoades (Eastpointe High School)
Cheryl has been worked with WSU C2 Pipeline for 6 years. She currently serves as Site Coordinator at Eastpointe High School. Cheryl is extremely supportive and understanding with staff and students. She gives 110% to C2 Pipeline and goes the extra mile to make things possible. Thank you, Cheryl for everything you do for the program!
Parent of the Month: Fred Winters
Mr. Winters is the parent of Kumari, who attends Southfield Regional Academic Campus. Mr. Winters regularly commuicates with SRAC's Site Coordinator - Rhonda Holstein regarding his concerns for his student's success by encouraging his student's participation in C2P. We appreciate you, Mr. Winters for your participation in our program!
Summer Opportunities
C2 Pipeline host a myriad of programs during the summer months. Day Camps will begin the week of June 17th and will run for 4 weeks. New camps will be made available to students each week. This is an awesome chance for students to dabble in different STEM fields, allowing them to learn new skills, have fun and meet like-minded students. Please click here to be directed to our Day Camps page, where details and registration information can be found.
C2 Pipeline will also be hosting our 6th annual Warriors College Experience residential camp, where students will live on campus for 11 days and take classes taught by WSU faculty and staff. This is a tremendous opportunity for high school students to get a taste of what college life is like, learn about their desired career field and could earn a scholarship to attend WSU in the future. Click here to be directed to our residential camp page for more information.
Social Media
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Upcoming Events
May 27: Memorial Day (No School)
C2 Pipeline is a Wayne State University, College of Nursing S.T.E.M. 
Accredited Program
Funded by a 21st CCLC Grant through the Michigan Department of Educa