by Teresa Kyaw | Mar 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
On March 18th, WKBW visited 716 Squash and showcased what makes us special and different from other programs in Buffalo. This segment showed typical practice for our middle schoolers and featured two of our highschoolers speaking about their own personal experiences...
by 716Squash_hl | Mar 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Introducing our College + Career Access Coordinator, Julia Quan. With a Pre-Med degree from the University of Buffalo and two years of volunteering with our middle schoolers, Julia has taught our students math, Spanish, CPR, and first aid. Now, she’ll guide our...
by 716Squash_hl | Mar 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
From January 26-28, ten 716 Squash scholar-athletes competed in the Squash + Education Alliance (SEA) Team Nationals in Philadelphia, PA with nearly 400 youth from other SEA programs across the country. Our middle school boys team participated in their first SEA...
by 716Squash_hl | Jan 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
716 Squash Hosts Inaugural Squash + Education Midwest LeagueOn November 4, 716 Squash hosted Urban Squash Cleveland, Steel City Pittsburgh, and Urban Squash Toronto at the Kevin T. Keane Sports Park.Photo by Alan Jay. Click here to see the photo gallery from the...
by 716Squash_hl | Sep 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Highlights from a Jam-Packed 2023 SummerDuring the summer, our Middle School Camp offered an enriching experience spanning five weeks. The program seamlessly integrated academics, squash, fitness, social-emotional learning, and captivating field trips, providing a...
by 716Squash_hl | Jul 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
A group of students traveled to Massachusetts on June 16-18 to compete in the Squash + Education Alliance Individual Nationals. Nazon (9th grade, St. Joe’s) finished 4th in the Boys Under 15A draw at Deerfield Academy and Teresa (pictured, 10th grade, Buffalo...
by 716Squash_hl | Oct 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
For five weeks, we had approximately 27 students improving their squash game, working on common core math and science projects, and receiving social emotional support. In the academic arena, we focused on common core math and science standards that are foundational to...
by 716Squash_hl | Jun 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Our Team is Growing! In May, 716 Squash welcomed a new cohort of excited 5th graders for the first time since the pandemic. Congratulations to our 12 students from West Buffalo Charter School, whose hard work, kindness, and dedication earned them a spot on our growing...
by 716Squash_hl | Jun 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
After a two-year hiatus, the Rally for 716 Squash was back with 6 teams of supporters competing to raise the most funds to support our students and programming. Our most successful event to date, we surpassed our $100,000 goal and raised $123,500. On May 7th, we...
by 716Squash_hl | Apr 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
716 GIRLS WIN HIGH SCHOOL C DIVISION From April 7-9, more than 400 Squash and Education student-athletes gathered at the Specter Center in Philadelphia marking our first large-scale tournament since March of 2020. 716 Squash brought a boys’ team and girls’...
