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CELEBRATING COLLEGE COMMITMENTS
Shining a light on our graduating seniors, Building STEPS I'M IN Celebration is our way of congratulating students on their college decisions. This fantastic day started with college prep and professional development programming followed by a festive lunch, complete with an alum keynote speaker.
WELCOME TO OUR 24TH COHORT
The new B24 cohort began their Building STEPS journey with icebreakers and an introduction to their multi-year program experience and expectations. Orientation brings students together from 15 Baltimore City public high schools to create a cohesive, engaged cohort focused on STEM-oriented college and career success. We are excited to get to know Building STEPS 24th cohort of Baltimore's brightest city students! 
BOEING'S STUDENT STEM RECOGNITION
Congratulations to Building STEPS high school seniors Deshawn and Dayonte for their recognition at the Boeing STEM Signing Day. This Boeing initiative motivates and encourages DC, MD and VA students to pursue post-secondary STEM education. Like Athletic Signing Day, STEM Signing Day honorees sign a letter of intent to pursue their STEM goals. Dayonte will study computer science at University of Maryland College Park while Deshawn studies information technology at Capitol College of Technology.
ORIOLE FEVER WITH BUILDING STEPS
Thanks to the Baltimore Orioles and the Commissioner’s Community Initiative, Building STEPS students, alumni and young professionals enjoyed VIP, front row seats and dinner at Camden Yards. Our students drive by the stadium often, but few have been inside, until now. Cheering on our home team, several received high fives from players and even a gameday baseball!
COMMUNITY MATTERS
The end goal is the same...create a better future for Baltimore City students. The Dunbar Community Partner Breakfast brings together area stakeholders to collaborate on students’ needs and opportunities. Asia Cole and Anna Janush represented Building STEPS, sharing their insights and expertise. Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School is an original Building STEPS partner high school, and we are proud to work with this determined group.