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On Wednesday, January 16th, over 600 students, alumni, staff, board members, volunteers and supporters joined us to celebrate StreetSquash’s 20th Anniversary at the Harvard Club of New York. The event boasted appetizers and desserts from famed chef Peter Callahan, a commemorative video reflecting on StreetSquash’s development over the years, and remarks from Honoree Stephen L. Green, Founder & […]
Kendra ’20 (center) served as a student assistant at TMA’s gala and is one of 20 high school students from TMA who attends StreetSquash. 20 years ago, StreetSquash Founder and Executive Director George Polsky brought an uncommon sport to Harlem. With the partnership and support of Thurgood Marshall Academy (TMA), whose staff once allowed […]
Every January, the J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions attracts thousands of squash players and fans from around the world to the glass court in Grand Central Terminal. Spectators at the tournament include former champions, amateur players, local fans, and members of squash and education programs, including StreetSquash. Each year, StreetSquash is fortunate to be involved […]
Top: Mia ’25, Johnasia ’20, La’Fayia ’20, and Sarabi ’20 put their dreams on paper while working on vision boards. Bottom: Tara Mardigan, marathon runner and professional nutritionist addresses attendees while Suejona ’19 and Zeinab ’19 listen attentively. Assitan ’24 shows off her creative vision board projects before getting on court with attendees. National Girls […]
