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Congrats to Class of 2020 graduate, Xander Oliver!

Congrats to Class of 2020 graduate, Xander Oliver! Xander's creativity is sure to be an asset as he studies videography at TC3 before transferring to Cornell University. We're looking forward to seeing what you create, Xander! 🎥

Congrats to Class of 2020 graduate, Hannah Slatter

Congrats to Class of 2020 graduate, Hannah Slattery! Hannah came to New Roots committed to graduating with high honors to make her family proud and prepare to join the Navy. We are proud of you too, Hannah!

Congrats to Class of 2020 graduate, Ayélé Satc

Congrats to Class of 2020 graduate, Ayélé Satchivi! One of Ayélé's favorite memories from New Roots is playing music with her peers. After New Roots she's off to SUNY Cobleskill to study agriculture and technology. Good luck with everything, Ayélé!

Congrats to Class of 2020 graduate, Gran Hadick! W

Congrats to Class of 2020 graduate, Gran Hadick! We appreciate Gran's passion for sustainability and encourage everyone to consider her question "The climate is changing...why aren't we?

Congrats to Class of 2020 graduate, Owen Lenetsky!

Congrats to Class of 2020 graduate, Owen Lenetsky! One of Owen's favorite memories from New Roots is freestyling with Jhakeem. His senior quote is a great example "I spin more rhymes than a lazy suzan and I’m innocent, till my guilt is proven." Next up for Owen is nursing school at TC3, and producing beats for some of the hottest music 🔊🔊

Both Genevieve and Louis made inspiring graduation

Both Genevieve and Louis made inspiring graduation speeches with words of wisdom that can guide us all on a life of purpose, gratitude, and balance. Based on their reflections and everything we’ve experienced with them over the last 4 years, we’re confident the world will be better place with Genevieve and Louis’ contributions. And if you’d like to revisit their speeches, please watch the ceremony recording on our FB page.

The “Passing of the Torch” is a symbolic tradi

The “Passing of the Torch” is a symbolic tradition where graduating seniors hand off the honor of being New Roots seniors to the rising seniors. During our 2020 graduation ceremony Teddy Trenchard spoke before passing the torch to Sareona Wallace. We’re grateful that we were able to have a live ceremony to be able to sustain such inspiring traditions and honor the accomplishments of the Class of 2020 🔥 🎓

Happy last day of school from one of most unique s

Happy last day of school from one of most unique school years anyone can remember! Give thanks for the creativity and resiliency of students and staff for making virtual learning a success! Happy Summer! ☀️

New Roots dad, Mike "Judah" Miller is collaboratin

New Roots dad, Mike "Judah" Miller is collaborating with students to grow new roots in his urban farm with basil, snap peas, cucumbers, zucchini, broccoli, corn, cantaloupe, beef steak tomatoes, brussel sprouts, kale, red green & gold peppers, lavender, and lettuce. WOW! Contact us if you'd like support with your farm! #WER1 #NewRootsUrbanFarm #Barsofinjustice #URO

We’re proud to share that one of our student lea

We’re proud to share that one of our student leaders, Savannah Gonzalez, will be speaking at the Juneteenth rally on The Commons today at 12p!

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” -Nelson Mandela

Louis Scholl is one of our seniors who participate

Louis Scholl is one of our seniors who participated with the Cayuga Wetlands Restoration Project. Post New Roots, he plans to attend Marywood University to study Aviation. Fly well with everything you do, @louisscholl42 ! #NewRootsClassof2020 #WaterisLIFE #CayugaWetlandsRestorationProject

Poppy Geissinger is one of our seniors who partici

Poppy Geissinger is one of our seniors who participated in the Cayuga Wetlands Restoration Project. After New Roots, Poppy is off to SUNY Purchase to major in Art. Keep rockin, @left_femur ! #NewRootsClassof2020 #WaterisLIFE #CayugaWetlandsRestorationProject

Growing students for a JUST & SUSTAINABLE future t

Growing students for a JUST & SUSTAINABLE future through academic achievement! Enroll today: link in our bio.

Today we honored the Class of 2020 with our 1st ev

Today we honored the Class of 2020 with our 1st ever virtual senior recognition ceremony, celebrating their journey towards our 7 school wide outcomes. Congrats to our seniors!! #NewRootsClassof2020

Students and staff were hard at work again today i

Students and staff were hard at work again today in our urban farm. Today they planted wildflowers which can improve soil health and provide habitat for pollinators, beneficial insects, and wildlife. #NewRootsUrbanFarm

Students are working with @tompkinshistory center

Students are working with @tompkinshistory center to help capture the experience of our community during COVID-19. Anika used her artistic talent to create a self-portrait of her experience during the quarantine. Well done, Anika!!

Rowan Hawk is one of our seniors who participated

Rowan Hawk is one of our seniors who participated with the Cayuga Wetlands Restoration Project. After New Roots, he plans to take a gap year (due to COVID-19) before going to Cornell or one of 4 SUNY schools (Buffalo, Binghamton, Albany, Stony Brook). Best of luck with everything you do, @macilduin ! #NewRootsClassof2020 #WaterisLIFE #CayugaWetlandsRestorationProject

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