Year 2 2024-2025
2nd year of the Young Men of Alpha
The Young Men of Alpha grew from 8 students in year one to 16 in year two. In 2024–2025, these middle schoolers learned from local men, built life skills, and formed a brotherhood and leadership-building activities.
Presented by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Iota Omicron Lambda Chapter Colorado Springs
Founding Donor
El Pomar Foundation
(Mr. Kyle H. Hybl, CEO)
Volunteers and In-Kind Donors
Bro. James Anderson
Mr. Tre Dixon, HSD-2
Bro. Troy Jackson
Bro. Brian Lamar
Ms. Astrid Lescott, HSD-2
Emily Murawski, Chair,
Dance Alliance of the Pikes Peak Region
Dayshawn Tucker, HSD-2
Bro. Abraham Walker
Ms. Debra Wynn, HSD-2
Presenters
Bro. Doug Grimmett (Law Enforcement)
Christopher Miller (Life and Career Spotlight, Wellbeing Advice, U.S. Army Veteran)
William Sanders, Sr. (Life and Career Spotlight, Entrepreneurship)
Bro. Vice President Branden Thomas (Financial Literacy)
Bro. Abraham Walker (Life and Career Spotlight, Goalsetting Advice, U.S. Air Force)
Core Team
Bro. Troy Jackson (Life and Career Spotlight, YMOA Credo)
Bro. Dr. Vic Marsh (Motivation)
Bro. Dr. Ron Wynn, Founder
Black History
Bro. Dr. Vic Marsh
MVP Eugene proudly holds up his DoorDash game, a gift recognizing his leadership during Bottom: Teams strategize on questions entrepreneurship, and civil rights.
Game
DoorDash prize and The Black Wall Street board during our Black History Month quiz. questions about African-American history,
Study Skills
Bro. Troy Jackson Career Spotlight Bro. Chris Miller
connected most with caring for others.
Bro. Chris Miller shared lessons from his military in middle school. Students
Bro. Troy Jackson, once a student in Colorado year as a core team mentor to each
I believe in myself.
I am a leader.
I will make a difference in the world.
I can always learn more.
I am a Young Man of Alpha.
Colorado Springs D-11, returned this the Young Men of Alpha their credo:
military career—and what he wishes he’d known with his openness about mental health and
Career Spotlight
Bro. Will Sanders CEO What is Motivation?
Bro. Dr. Vic Marsh
Bro. Sanders broke down how early Dr. Marsh led an energizing session on powers your goals.
Spotlight on Entrepreneurship of ADWO Enterprise Motivation?
decisions shaped his career. Bro. on motivation and how your “why”
Field Trip: ENT
Modern Dance Performance
Co-sponsored by Dance
Before a modern dance performance young men shared a moment
Top Row (L to R): Carlos, Zahz, Bottom Row (L to R): Benny, Xavi,
ENT Fine Arts Center
Performance by SALT Dance Alliance of the Pikes Peak Region
performance at the ENT Center, the in the sunshine.
Isaac, Anthony, Eugene, Eric Xavi, Javarius, Keaton
Dealing with Bro. Doug Grimmett Colorado
Students learned the most common reasons young people interact
the Police
Colorado Springs Police Department
interact with police, their rights under the Constitution, and how
Financial Literacy
Bro. VP Branden Thomas
What’s a “need” vs. a “want”? The young men debated discovered how their spending habits shape their future.
debated budget choices, learned about saving, and future.
Career Spotlight Bro. Abe Walker
“Don’t just
dream—write it down.” Bro. Walker challenged
Bro. Dr. Ron Wynn, founder of YMOA, introducing Bro. Abe Walker
challenged students to put their goals on paper and take
(Interquest)
Bowling. Arcade. Brotherhood. Our end-of-year celebration
(Interquest)
celebration gave the young men time to bond, com-
“How You Can Join Us in Building
This year, sixteen middle school boys from Carmel Community School met every other week with local men of various professions who volunteered their time to mentor, encourage, and challenge them.
We played, we listened, we asked hard questions— and we built brotherhood.
Students review what they’ve learned with a custom Jeopardy-style game led by Bro. Dr. Marsh. Categories covered real-life topics like budgeting, needs vs. wants, and how to handle encounters with police.
You can help us grow.
Your support will help us:
• Bring more mentors and guest speakers to more students
• Provide snacks and supplies
• Reward student growth with books, games, and prizes
Our Vision for 2025–2026: those now entering high school—by:
• Staying connected through remote mentoring calls
• Providing fully-funded PSAT prep software
• Helping them earn scholarships and reduce college costs by letting their merit shine on standardized tests
Want to get involved?
Contact Dr. Vic Marsh at springsalphas.education@gmail.com or vmarsh@gmail.com
T-Shirt & Logo Design
Shatigra Barbary, SB Creations and Designs
YMOA Credo Card Design
Bro. Brian Lamar
Brochure Design
Ms. Ophelia Aenlle
Presented by:
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. –Iota Omicron Lambda Chapter
Colorado Springs, CO
