“We are all creative beings. Just as we have a body, emotions, and senses, we all have creativity within us.” This is how artist educator Imogene Drummond introduced Art Sparks' second session to San Miguel Academy fifth-graders. After a discussion on symbols, Imogene drew four basic shapes on the board...
San Miguel Rowing receives grant from the Head of the Charles Regatta and the Gold Cup of Philadelphia
The Head Of The Charles Regatta and the Gold Cup of Philadelphia Continue to Invest in Change, Awarding Funds in Their Third Grant Cycle PHILADELPHIA, November 10, 2022 – The Head Of The Charles Regatta of Boston, MA, and the Gold Cup of Philadelphia, PA, are pleased to continue their...
Art Sparks at San Miguel Academy: Sparking Empowerment Through Creativity
Art Sparks Creativity and Wellness Program began recently at San Miguel Academy in Newburgh. In introducing the course, artist educator Imogene Drummond explained her goal to help the fifth graders develop their individual creativity and to understand that each person is worthwhile and creative. Students are invariably surprised when told...
San Miguel Rowing presented with $25,000 check by the NY Giants
The San Miguel Rowing Program was honored by the NY Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, October 16th, as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. San Miguel rowers were invited onto the field during a timeout and presented with the “Local Latino Achievement Award.” Ann Mara Cacase, representing the Mara Family...
San Miguel Program receives $80,000 grant from the Theresa & Edward O’Toole Foundation
San Miguel Academy of Newburgh is please to announce that it has been awarded an $80,000 grant by the Theresa and Edward O’Toole Foundation for capital improvements. in 2020, San Miguel Academy, through its umbrella organization San Miguel Program, was able to complete the purchase of its building, the former...
Defying the Odds Scholarship Dinner: Student Keynote Address
Have you ever had to step over a pool of blood on the sidewalk in front of your house? I was only 17 years old when I heard a panicked cry for help coming from outside. I slowly looked out the window to examine any potential danger when I saw...
San Miguel Academy graduates featured in Times Union article
Janelli Garcia and Fernando Garcia graduated from San Miguel Academy in June of 2022 and have been training and mentoring younger rowers over the summer, as well as preparing for the rigors of high school. Their journey from students at San Miguel Academy to freshmen at Northfield Mount Hermon is...
San Miguel Program Welcomes Marvin Garcia to the Board of Trustees
Congratulations and welcome to Marvin Garcia, who was recently appointed to the San Miguel Program Board of Trustees. Marvin is the Director of Financial Aid at Northfield Mount Hermon School in Mount Hermon, Massachusetts. He first got to know San Miguel Academy as an Admission Officer at Church Farm School...
