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Marcellius participated in the Y.E.S. Program from 1998-2001. He graduated from Rockwood Summit High School in 2002.  Marcellius enrolled at Forest-Park Community College in Fall of 2003.  He credits the Y.E.S. Program for helping him achieve work and interpersonal skills.  Marcellius currently resides in the St. Louis area.

Dominique was a participant of the Y.E.S. Program from 2002-2005.  After graduating from Gateway High School in 2005, she enrolled at Harris-Stowe State University. Dominique is currently pursuing a Business Administration degree, with a Management option.  She plans to start her own childcare business and senior home facility.  Dominique credits the Y.E.S. Program for providing oppurtunities that allowed her to learn how to see things from a positive outlook, have effective communication with others, and proper interviewing skills. 

Paulette participated in the Y.E.S. Program from 2000-2003.  She graduated from Vashon in 2003, and immediately enrolled in the Nursing Program at Forest-Park Community College.  Paulette is currently the mother of two, and resides in the St. Louis area with her sister.

Candace participated in the Y.E.S. Program from 1998-2002. She graduated from Hazelwood West in 2002, and then enrolled at Mizzou. While in college, Candace came back to Y.E.S. Program as a supervisor for a couple of summers. Candace graduated from Mizzou with a degree in Broadcast Journalism in May 2006.  She is currently working as a General Assignment Convergent Reporter for a CBS affiliate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  Candace plans on attending graduate school for either forensic toxicology or advertising and public relations.  She hopes to one day open a nonprofit jour

Leo participated in the Y.E.S. Program from 2002-2006.  After graduating from Bayless High School in 2006, he enrolled at Lindenwood University with a major in mass communications and marketing.  Leo is unsure of his future career plans, but believes that life's journey will lead to amazing things! 

Desmond participated in the Y.E.S. Program from 2002-2004.  He graduated from Soldan High School in 2006.  Desmond is currently attending Forest Park Community College, majoring in biology. Desmond plans on becoming a veterinarian.