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Once completed, the new SquashWise Center at the historic Baltimore Greyhound Terminal will nearly quadruple the number of students it can accommodate in its youth programs. (Photo courtesy of SquashWise)
Groundbreaking to kick off construction of SquashWise student support center in Baltimore
Listen to this articleSquashwise, a center offering a long-term support system creating opportunities for aspiring Baltimore youth, will kick off construction of its facility at the historic Baltimore Greyhound Terminal with a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday at 4 p.m.
Once completed, the new SquashWise Center will house six squash courts, three classrooms, fitness space and meeting areas. The center will also have convenient on-site parking and accessibility to public transit.
U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman and Del. Mark Edelson, D-Baltimore city will give remarks prior to the official groundbreaking and building tour. Other elected officials in attendance will include state Sen. Antonio Hayes, D-Baltimore city; Del. Marlon Amprey, D-Baltimore city; Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby and Councilmember Eric Costello.
The SquashWise Center will nearly quadruple the number of students it can accommodate in its youth programs. SquashWise currently has nearly 70 middle- and high-school students participating in its Youth Development Program. The program combines the sport of squash with educational enrichment to help Baltimore City Public School youth succeed in school and in life.
The program includes tutoring, college visits, career speakers, squash coaching and squash competition opportunities. SquashWise alumni boast an on-time high school graduation rate of 100%, with 85% of alumni matriculating to two- and four-year colleges.
The building will also enable SquashWise to further develop its community programs along with its youth programs. They will offer Community Squash Nights, memberships at accessible price points, squash lessons, and tournaments. Currently, community members are encouraged to attend the group’s Community Squash Nights at its interim facility in Remington. They are free to attend, with no-cost equipment available, and are open to all levels of players.
