MBK Fellows Spotlight: Peekskill High School Fellows Travel to Philadelphia
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Peekskill High School MBK Fellows, Tyler Robertson and Lamar Kingwood, were invited to travel with their mentors, Mr. Mark Andujar and Dr. Margie Daniels, to take in the local sights of Philadelphia, PA. They visited Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell and ran the great Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.Ìý
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Class of ‘97 Peekskill High School alumnus, retired NBA basketball player, and 76ers General Manager, Mr. Elton Brand, learned of the MBK Fellows' visit to the city. Mr. Brand highlighted the MBK Fellows at a Philadelphia 76ers basketball game and even provided them with a tour of the 76ers Headquarters in Camden, NJ. The history of the facility and the dedication and hard work of the players on and off the court were emphasized. Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations, Mr. Peter Dinwiddie, took time to meet with the MBK Fellows to discuss their future plans and aspirations. He encouraged the Fellows to be role models,Ìýtake advantage of every positive opportunity that comes their way, and give back to their communities, as Elton Brand has.
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Peekskill is proud of its MBK Fellows and grateful for the opportunity to visit Philadelphia and learn from prominent, successful members of the community.ÌýÌý