Category Author: Mark

This is Bernard

He’s an unofficial mascot and a supposed good luck charm. His name is Bernard, a plush frog that is beloved among participants of The Squash & Education Alliance.   Bernard has his own Instagram followingRead More

Where Are They Now: Fatou Sangare

When Fatou Sangare joined StreetSquash in 2010 as a 10th grader, she felt immediately welcomed. The organization made her feel like part of the family on day one.   “I’ll never forget that first day when [former Squash Director] Tony [Maruca] said, ‘oh Fatou!...
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Steve Green to Receive U.S. Squash’s Highest Honor

Steve Green, who has served on the StreetSquash Board of Directors for over 20 years, will receive U.S. Squash’s highest honor, the President’s Cup, at a ceremony at the end of April.   The award, which is given to “people who have made substantial,...
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Thurgood Marshall Academy Makes Historic Run at High School Nationals

[caption id="attachment_23701" align="aligncenter" width="640"] (Photo by U.S. Squash)[/caption] Seven StreetSquash students were all part of an event that no StreetSquasher has ever participated in before in the organization’s nearly 25-year history. It was the first time that students wore the name of their school on their jersey, rather...
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