“It was a 6 week emotional roller coaster, an exhilarating thrill ride, where students were engulfed in a lifetime of memories. I’m not referring to the latest summer blockbuster, I’m talking about the 2015 Upward Bound Math and Science Summer Program.”
It all began with a heart-felt farewell to long time program director, Janice Dirden-Cook. After 39 years of dedicated service to thousands of students and families across San Francisco, Ms. Dirden-Cook was honored during the Class of 2015 Graduation Ceremony held at Xavier Hall. Upward Bound students, alumni, family, friends former and current staff all gathered to celebrate a lifetime of achievement and commitment, the likes of which are increasingly rare in today’s atmosphere of routine change. Notable guests that joined the celebration included Dean Kevin Kumashiro and Associate Dean Elena Flores. The proud UBMS Class of 2015 took the stage to accept their program certificates as Janice oversaw her last group of graduates. Graduates Jabari Spikes and Hanan Sinadah delivered the keynote address for the Class of 2015.