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William Harris

Rabbi Paul Shleffar (above) tells the Passover story during the traditional Jewish feast of Passover.

San Quentin residents, and their families and children, were
treated to a 2023 day of celebration with the Easter Bunny. — San Quentin residents, and their families and children, were treated to a 2023 day of celebration with the Easter Bunny.

For all your amazingness.
We love you, Garcia family — For all your amazingness. We love you, Garcia family

Together forever, love Edwin

Happy Mother’s Day! Love,
Harddeep — Happy Mother’s Day! Love, Harddeep

My Mom the Queen, Happy
Mother’s Day! Love always Leo — My Mom the Queen, Happy Mother’s Day! Love always Leo

Thanks for being there for me
the last 22 years.
Gracias Mama, Joshua — Thanks for being there for me the last 22 years. Gracias Mama, Joshua

Thank you for all the love you
give to us Mom, love Yanci — Thank you for all the love you give to us Mom, love Yanci

Best Mom in the world!
Love Christopher — Best Mom in the world! Love Christopher

From sunrise to sunset, the
memories you left will not be
forgotten. Love, Maleek — From sunrise to sunset, the memories you left will not be forgotten. Love, Maleek

Love you forever, can’t wait
to cook with you again, love Bos — Love you forever, can’t wait to cook with you again, love Bos

Happy Mother’s Day Queen!
Enjoy this special day, Michael — Happy Mother’s Day Queen! Enjoy this special day, Michael

My protector from heaven,
Love your son Raymond — My protector from heaven, Love your son Raymond

You are loved and appreciated,
always & forever, Love Adam — You are loved and appreciated, always & forever, Love Adam

My rock, my biggest supporter,
love you Mom, Carlos — My rock, my biggest supporter, love you Mom, Carlos

Thanks for being the Mother
you have been. Love, Jared — Thanks for being the Mother you have been. Love, Jared

Thank you for being there all
these years, love Brendan — Thank you for being there all these years, love Brendan

Looking forward to your hug
again Mom, Love, Amos — Looking forward to your hug again Mom, Love, Amos

To my Mom Yolanda, I love
you. Love, Miguel — To my Mom Yolanda, I love you. Love, Miguel

To my Mother Maria, your son Miguel

Thanks for loving me unconditionally,
love your son Miguel — Thanks for loving me unconditionally, love your son Miguel

Thank you Mom for all the blessings, Love, Franco

Mom, my words will always fall short of expressing my gratitude and love for you. We are doing it! Love, Nic

Mom, you’re my rock!
Love, your son Rocky — Mom, you’re my rock! Love, your son Rocky

You’re incredible Mom,
Love, Kolby — You’re incredible Mom, Love, Kolby

Thanks for all your love and
support, your son Nardo — Thanks for all your love and support, your son Nardo

Thanks for all the love,
your son Aldo — Thanks for all the love, your son Aldo

The best Mom in the world!
Love, your son Dao — The best Mom in the world! Love, your son Dao

Love, from Clayton

Love, your son Adonis

Philipe Kelly strikes a pose on
graduation day after receiving
his certificate from the Guiding
Rage Into Power program. — Philipe Kelly strikes a pose on graduation day after receiving his certificate from the Guiding Rage Into Power program.

Caldwell, now retired, continues to coordinate the printing and distribution of San Quentin News and
Wall City magazine through third-party printers at cost. — Caldwell, now retired, continues to coordinate the printing and distribution of San Quentin News and Wall City magazine through third-party printers at cost.

Scot Caldwell stands proudly in front of a Marin Sun Printing
press in 2018. Caldwell’s support of San Quentin News
allowed the monthly newspaper to flourish after the closing of
San Quentin’s print shop. — Scot Caldwell stands proudly in front of a Marin Sun Printing press in 2018. Caldwell’s support of San Quentin News allowed the monthly newspaper to flourish after the closing of San Quentin’s print shop.

Tommy Wickerd (left) provides instruction to Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and
unimpaired residents during a Saturday afternoon Sign Language class. — Tommy Wickerd (left) provides instruction to Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and unimpaired residents during a Saturday afternoon Sign Language class.

San Quentin prisoners display signs that reflect their messages for Victim Awareness.

Formerly incarcerated Miguel Quezada reflects with Humans of San Quentin cofounder Diane Kahn.

Prisoners and visitors from the outside community gather on San
Quentin’s Lower Yard ahead of the Victim Awareness Week event. — Prisoners and visitors from the outside community gather on San Quentin’s Lower Yard ahead of the Victim Awareness Week event.

Tinisch Hollins, executive director
of Californians for Safety and
Justice, leads a silent march
alongside survivor Nicole Gardner
of Mend Collaborative and formerly
incarcerated Lonnie Morris. — Tinisch Hollins, executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice, leads a silent march alongside survivor Nicole Gardner of Mend Collaborative and formerly incarcerated Lonnie Morris.

In late April, San Quentin prisoners came together with formerly incarcerated and advocates for crime victims and
survivors to commemorate Victims Awareness Week. Attendees included Mend Collaborative co-founder Miguel
Quezada and Tinisch Hollins, champion of victims’ rights and executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice. — In late April, San Quentin prisoners came together with formerly incarcerated and advocates for crime victims and survivors to commemorate Victims Awareness Week. Attendees included Mend Collaborative co-founder Miguel Quezada and Tinisch Hollins, champion of victims’ rights and executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice.

James King — James King
James King

James King

Rahan Asaan

Anthony Caravalho & his wife Lily

Niko Herrera

Jerry Maleek Gearin

Steve Brooks, Editor-in-Chief

THE VIEW - The sun goes down behind San Quentin

Waterlines 2023

WALL CITY Spring 2023 Vol. 6 Issue 1

Among the most macabre items in the museum is a tattered and frayed noose (bottom) used on the San Quentin gallows before the gas chamber became the state’s official method of capital punishment in 1938.

Artifacts in the museum’s display cases include numerous models of rifles and pistols (right) used by prison guards over the years, as well as shackles and chains (center right) worn by prisoners.

Artifacts in the museum’s display cases include numerous models of rifles and pistols (right) used by prison guards over the years, as well as shackles and chains (center right) worn by prisoners.

The San Quentin Museum (top) officially opened in June 1986 as the brainchild of Curator Jeff Craemer and Associate Warden Richard Nelson.

JOSHUA MIRACLE
MALANA BOCK
WILLARD “WILL” WILLIAMS
KEITH R. CURTIS
ROBERT ISAACS
WILLIAM BONNER — JOSHUA MIRACLE MALANA BOCK WILLARD “WILL” WILLIAMS KEITH R. CURTIS ROBERT ISAACS WILLIAM BONNER

ALLEN “DALLAS” EATON
CHARLES “BIRDMAN” THOMAS
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
DANIEL CHRYSTALINE
FIDEL OCHOA
HARVEY HEISHMAN
JOSEPH ESCAJEDA — ALLEN “DALLAS” EATON CHARLES “BIRDMAN” THOMAS CORRECTIONAL OFFICER DANIEL CHRYSTALINE FIDEL OCHOA HARVEY HEISHMAN JOSEPH ESCAJEDA

Crochet master Steve Joyner displays a hand-made masterpiece:
a crocheted blanket for homeless pets awaiting adoption. — Crochet master Steve Joyner displays a hand-made masterpiece: a crocheted blanket for homeless pets awaiting adoption.

Courtesy equis.com

Blanche Morse served as the farm’s first and only superintendent from 1921 to 1923.

Assemblywoman Eleanor Miller rewrote the women’s farm legislation to apply it in creating CIW. She served in the Assembly from 1922 to 1940.

40-room 1880s-era building at the California Industrial Farm for Women

Elizabeth Ann Duncan, 1962, burial site unknown

Barbara Graham, 1955, buried in Mt.
Olivet Catholic Cemetery, San Rafael — Barbara Graham, 1955, buried in Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, San Rafael

Louise Peete, 1947, buried in Angelus
Rosedale Cemetery, Los Angeles — Louise Peete, 1947, buried in Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, Los Angeles

Juanita Spinelli, 1941, buried in Mt.
Olivet Catholic Cemetary, San Rafael — Juanita Spinelli, 1941, buried in Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetary, San Rafael

Elizabeth Ann Duncan, 1962, burial site unknown

Jeanne Woodford
was hired as a correctional
officer at San Quentin
in 1978. She became a
correctional counselor in
1983. From 1986-99, she
was promoted through
various positions of increasing
responsibility, including
associate warden
and chief deputy warden.
Woodford became director
of corrections in 2004. In
2006, during restructuring,
she was appointed to
acting secretary. — Jeanne Woodford was hired as a correctional officer at San Quentin in 1978. She became a correctional counselor in 1983. From 1986-99, she was promoted through various positions of increasing responsibility, including associate warden and chief deputy warden. Woodford became director of corrections in 2004. In 2006, during restructuring, she was appointed to acting secretary.

Ruth Rushen worked
at LA County probation
department for 18 years.
In 1975, she became the
first woman to serve on
the California Board of
Prison Terms. In 1980, she
became the first female
African American appointed
to director of corrections
and served in that position
for two years. — Ruth Rushen worked at LA County probation department for 18 years. In 1975, she became the first woman to serve on the California Board of Prison Terms. In 1980, she became the first female African American appointed to director of corrections and served in that position for two years.

Wilma Schneider was
hired as a full correctional
officer at San Quentin, becoming
the first woman to
work beyond the confines
of the prison visiting room.
She faced criticism in the
press, with many claiming
she was working a man’s
job that was unsuitable for
a woman. — Wilma Schneider was hired as a full correctional officer at San Quentin, becoming the first woman to work beyond the confines of the prison visiting room. She faced criticism in the press, with many claiming she was working a man’s job that was unsuitable for a woman.

Linda Clarke started
out in 1971 as women’s
correctional supervisor at
CTF-Soledad. She worked
as a correctional officer
until 1978. Clark became
CTF’s training manager
from 1981-87, and was
named CTF’s first female
warden in 1995. — Linda Clarke started out in 1971 as women’s correctional supervisor at CTF-Soledad. She worked as a correctional officer until 1978. Clark became CTF’s training manager from 1981-87, and was named CTF’s first female warden in 1995.

Joyce Zink began
her career at CIW, then
transferred to SQ’s visiting
room in 1972. Feeling the
position was too limiting,
she transferred to Folsom’s
visiting room in 1973. Zink
was promoted to sergeant
in 1976, and later became
a lieutenant, working at HQ
and running housing units
at CSP-Sacramento and
Folsom. She retired from
Folsom as captain in 2000. — Joyce Zink began her career at CIW, then transferred to SQ’s visiting room in 1972. Feeling the position was too limiting, she transferred to Folsom’s visiting room in 1973. Zink was promoted to sergeant in 1976, and later became a lieutenant, working at HQ and running housing units at CSP-Sacramento and Folsom. She retired from Folsom as captain in 2000.

Ilene Williams started
her career at CRC as a
correctional counselor.
She was one of the first
female officers at San
Quentin in 1972. At the
time, she was only allowed
to work in the prison’s
visiting hall. Williams
was promoted to sergeant
at CIW in 1973, then later
earned her lieutenant’s
bars and retired in 1994
as chief deputy warden at
CSP-Corcoran. — Ilene Williams started her career at CRC as a correctional counselor. She was one of the first female officers at San Quentin in 1972. At the time, she was only allowed to work in the prison’s visiting hall. Williams was promoted to sergeant at CIW in 1973, then later earned her lieutenant’s bars and retired in 1994 as chief deputy warden at CSP-Corcoran.

Peggy Kernan kicked
off her correctional career
in clerical services, later
becoming a training officer
and a correctional counselor.
She was promoted to
lieutenant at San Quentin
in 1979, and continued
to ascend through prison
administration, serving
three years as chief deputy
warden at Mule Creek and
becoming the first warden
of CSP-Solano in 1991.
She retired in 1995 after 32
years of state service — Peggy Kernan kicked off her correctional career in clerical services, later becoming a training officer and a correctional counselor. She was promoted to lieutenant at San Quentin in 1979, and continued to ascend through prison administration, serving three years as chief deputy warden at Mule Creek and becoming the first warden of CSP-Solano in 1991. She retired in 1995 after 32 years of state service

Josephine Jackson
also served as an early
matron for the Women’s
Department at San Quentin,
holding the post for 17
years. In 1932, she was
the first woman in California
appointed warden,
heading the new California
Institution for Women,
known then as the San
Quentin Branch Prison — Josephine Jackson also served as an early matron for the Women’s Department at San Quentin, holding the post for 17 years. In 1932, she was the first woman in California appointed warden, heading the new California Institution for Women, known then as the San Quentin Branch Prison

Midge Carroll, like
many women in California
prison service, began her
career at CIW in 1966.
In 1972, she was one of
CIM’s first female officers.
She became associate
superintendent at Sierra
Conservation Center and
became the first woman
to run a men’s facility, first
as warden of CIM in 1982,
then DVI in 1989. She
worked as deputy director
of parole & community services
division from 1989 - 91
and again from 1998 - 99. — Midge Carroll, like many women in California prison service, began her career at CIW in 1966. In 1972, she was one of CIM’s first female officers. She became associate superintendent at Sierra Conservation Center and became the first woman to run a men’s facility, first as warden of CIM in 1982, then DVI in 1989. She worked as deputy director of parole & community services division from 1989 - 91 and again from 1998 - 99.

Kathleen Anderson
began her career at CIW.
She became associate
warden at the California
Training Facility at Soledad
in 1974, making her
the “first woman in the
country to hold a position
of that much authority in a
men’s facility,” according
to the Chino Champion
newspaper. She returned
to CIW in 1976 as warden,
making her the first female
African-American warden
in the state. She left in
1980. — Kathleen Anderson began her career at CIW. She became associate warden at the California Training Facility at Soledad in 1974, making her the “first woman in the country to hold a position of that much authority in a men’s facility,” according to the Chino Champion newspaper. She returned to CIW in 1976 as warden, making her the first female African-American warden in the state. She left in 1980.

Genevieve Smith
served as matron of San
Quentin’s incarcerated
women from 1909 until
1914. Her position paid
$840 per month — sixty
dollars more than her husband
received as a prison
guard. — Genevieve Smith served as matron of San Quentin’s incarcerated women from 1909 until 1914. Her position paid $840 per month — sixty dollars more than her husband received as a prison guard.

the Essie Justice Group rallies behind women who have been impacted by the criminal justice system and mass incarceration

the California Coalition for Women Prisoners has been
a power to be reckoned with in the push to end Life-
Without-Parole sentences — the California Coalition for Women Prisoners has been a power to be reckoned with in the push to end Life- Without-Parole sentences

The women of Beauty Behind Bars strive to bring healing and inner freedom to incarcerated women who have suffered trauma at the hands of an abuser

Sistas With Voices is a reentry and prison reform and advocacy group who advocated on behalf of prisoners during the Coronavirus emergency

Professional singer and songwriter
Essence Goldman — Professional singer and songwriter Essence Goldman

Producer
Christine Yoo reviews
footage with a member
of the film crew. — Producer Christine Yoo reviews footage with a member of the film crew.

1000 Mile
Club runners gather
alongside Christine
Yoo and head coach
Frank Ruona for a Q&A
session following the
film’s screening. — 1000 Mile Club runners gather alongside Christine Yoo and head coach Frank Ruona for a Q&A session following the film’s screening.

The entire production
crew for 26.2 to Life gathers
in front of San Quentin. — The entire production crew for 26.2 to Life gathers in front of San Quentin.

Courtesy Christine Yoo Production Team

Photos courtesy California Coalition for Women Prisoners

Photos courtesy California Coalition for Women Prisoners

Carlos Smith

Cindy, Feliz dia de los
enamorados.
—Heady — Cindy, Feliz dia de los enamorados. —Heady

Love endures all things
―Danny & Wife — Love endures all things ―Danny & Wife

Rosalind,
Gorgeous, I’m still
in love with the
most beautiful girl
in the room.
Love always,
―Rahan — Rosalind, Gorgeous, I’m still in love with the most beautiful girl in the room. Love always, ―Rahan

Happy
Valentine’s Day
Jean!
—Juan — Happy Valentine’s Day Jean! —Juan

▲Sweet Cheryl Marie,
You are my lady love.
Always and forever.
‘Happy Valentine’s Day’
―Michael — ▲Sweet Cheryl Marie, You are my lady love. Always and forever. ‘Happy Valentine’s Day’ ―Michael

To my wife, Rosemary: No
distance shall separate us. No
hurdles can break us apart.
True love never dies.
―Edwin — To my wife, Rosemary: No distance shall separate us. No hurdles can break us apart. True love never dies. ―Edwin

My loving wife,
Thank you for supporting
me through the good
and the bad.
Love,
—Miguel — My loving wife, Thank you for supporting me through the good and the bad. Love, —Miguel

Blessed & bound with
God’s love.
—Carlos & Michelle — Blessed & bound with God’s love. —Carlos & Michelle

Love you always,
―Carlos — Love you always, ―Carlos

Happy Valentine’s
Day
―Jonathan — Happy Valentine’s Day ―Jonathan

To my loving wife
Cathy, thank you for being
my light. Happy Valentine’s.
—Rocky — To my loving wife Cathy, thank you for being my light. Happy Valentine’s. —Rocky

Valentine's Day 2023

You, my love,
are the apple of
my eye. Your love
is better than the
finest wine.
―Michael — You, my love, are the apple of my eye. Your love is better than the finest wine. ―Michael

Thank hou Mom and Keila, with all my love
-David — Thank hou Mom and Keila, with all my love -David

Dear Mom, I love you with
all my heart and soul. You are
my valentine and I love you so
much. Happy Valentine’s Day.
—Louis — Dear Mom, I love you with all my heart and soul. You are my valentine and I love you so much. Happy Valentine’s Day. —Louis

I love ya’ll with all my
heart. Thanks for always
having my back.
Family foever!!
—Dante — I love ya’ll with all my heart. Thanks for always having my back. Family foever!! —Dante

Christina, my forever,
my bestfriend, you bring
me so much happiness. I am
blessed to have a caring and
understanding person like you
in my life. Follow your dreams!
—Erick — Christina, my forever, my bestfriend, you bring me so much happiness. I am blessed to have a caring and understanding person like you in my life. Follow your dreams! —Erick

Happy Valentine’s
to my Cynthia Marie.
Love your husband,
―Ralphie — Happy Valentine’s to my Cynthia Marie. Love your husband, ―Ralphie

Love of my life,
The one person that can bring a
smile to my face is you.
—Jeff — Love of my life, The one person that can bring a smile to my face is you. —Jeff

CSP-Sacramento honors their
first Anti-Recidivism Coalition
graduates in November 2022 — CSP-Sacramento honors their first Anti-Recidivism Coalition graduates in November 2022

Violinists Daniel Le, Henok Rufael, John Zeretske and “Flash” Gordon Kimbrough fiddled across a broad spectrum of skillsets and unique styles to blow the chapel roof off.

Vocalist Nicholas Casteel joined performers onstage
and wowed the crowd with an enthusiastic vocal performance. — Vocalist Nicholas Casteel joined performers onstage and wowed the crowd with an enthusiastic vocal performance.

SQ musicians of every genre gathered on the chapel stage for a jam session highlighting the musical prowess of guitarists, fiddlers and harmonica players, among others.

More than two dozen servers
provided table-side service to the grateful and faithful. “We are here not just for a piece of chicken,”
said Evangelist Paula Bates (below). “We are here for Jesus — the wonderful Prince of Peace.” — More than two dozen servers provided table-side service to the grateful and faithful. “We are here not just for a piece of chicken,” said Evangelist Paula Bates (below). “We are here for Jesus — the wonderful Prince of Peace.”

Archbishop Cordileone offered Catholic Christians a thought-provoking homily: “The most common question the next three days will be, ‘What did you get for Christmas?’ ” he said. “No one will ask, ‘What did you give for Christmas?’ I hope this Christmas changes our mentality.”

Michael Callahan and Tony de Trinidad lead the entrance procession on Christmas Eve.

Archbishop
Salvatore Cordileone
consecrates the
Eucharist wafer
during the Mass. — Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone consecrates the Eucharist wafer during the Mass.

The event also saw
Willis and Linda Rice, chapel volunteers for the last three decades, renew their wedding vows as a testament to the power of faith in a successful marriage. — The event also saw Willis and Linda Rice, chapel volunteers for the last three decades, renew their wedding vows as a testament to the power of faith in a successful marriage.

Incarcerated Catholics (above) feast on fried chicken, coleslaw, mashed potatoes with gravy,
and biscuits with honey at the December Christmas banquet. — Incarcerated Catholics (above) feast on fried chicken, coleslaw, mashed potatoes with gravy, and biscuits with honey at the December Christmas banquet.

49ers players visit San Quentin’s coding lab, where incarcerated coders learn to ply their trade

Incarcerated video journalists at San Quentin State Prison interview Talanoa Hufanga, 49ers All-Pro safety

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green;

Jody Lewen, president of Mt.
Tamalpais College — Jody Lewen, president of Mt. Tamalpais College

Earlonne Woods, formerly incarcerated co-founder of the award-winning Ear Hustle podcast

Aly
Tamboura, former layout designer for the San
Quentin News, who is now working with
non-profits aimed at criminal justice reform — Aly Tamboura, former layout designer for the San Quentin News, who is now working with non-profits aimed at criminal justice reform

Robinson’s enduring legacy within San Quentin’s media
center will be his trademark smile and human connection
with those he worked with, including the incarcerated
staff of San Quentin News and Wall City magazine, the
ForwardThis video production team, and SQTV, and inside
and outside members of the Ear Hustle podcast. — Robinson’s enduring legacy within San Quentin’s media center will be his trademark smile and human connection with those he worked with, including the incarcerated staff of San Quentin News and Wall City magazine, the ForwardThis video production team, and SQTV, and inside and outside members of the Ear Hustle podcast.

Sam Robinson, counter-clockwise from below left:
taking a moment to pose with Elmo at the San Quentin
visting room during an event for children of the
incarcerated — Sam Robinson, counter-clockwise from below left: taking a moment to pose with Elmo at the San Quentin visting room during an event for children of the incarcerated

alongside SQ Warden Ron Broomfield

attending a recent
media center meeting with SQ’s new Public Information
Officer, Lieutenant G. Berry — attending a recent media center meeting with SQ’s new Public Information Officer, Lieutenant G. Berry

CDCR Secretary Kathleen Allison

Robinson with Krissi Khokhobashvili, Chief, Strategic
Communications and External Affairs then-CDCR Press Secretary
Vicky Waters; SQNews advisers Linda Xiques and Nicki Meredith — Robinson with Krissi Khokhobashvili, Chief, Strategic Communications and External Affairs then-CDCR Press Secretary Vicky Waters; SQNews advisers Linda Xiques and Nicki Meredith

Sam Robinson in the Ear Hustle studio with Ted Koppel and a producer from CBS Sunday Mornings.

Sam Robinson

Daniel Arciniega

Rolando Tut

Carlos Santana — Carlos Santana
music

Bonnie Raitt — Bonnie Raitt
music

Phyliss Diller — Phyliss Diller
Arts

Paul McClafferty — Paul McClafferty
music

Blue and Blue Forum

Forrest Jones

David Roybal — David Roybal
Art

Raymond Timothy Estrada

Nearly 400 San Quentin residents participated in the five-kilometer run. Participants ran, jogged, or walked according to their athletic ability. — Nearly 400 San Quentin residents participated in the five-kilometer run. Participants ran, jogged, or walked according to their athletic ability.
running track

Parloe Board Q&A

ISUDT team — ISUDT team
program

GRIP graduate

GRIP Graduating Tribe

GRIP

From left: Watson Allison, Larry Johnson, Chris Price, Henok Rufael, Che Hoskins Todd Winkler

The Golden State Warriors crew shows a little love for the Wall City magazine’s Sports Edition. — The Golden State Warriors crew shows a little love for the Wall City magazine’s Sports Edition.
basketball

Wiseman and Kuminga hang out with Mental Health staff during Mental Wellness Week. — Wiseman and Kuminga hang out with Mental Health staff during Mental Wellness Week.
basketball

James Wiseman stands head and shoulders above SQ Spanish residents. — James Wiseman stands head and shoulders above SQ Spanish residents.
basketball

KPIX Bay Area’s Verne Glen poses with SQ Kings’ head coach Ish Freelon. — KPIX Bay Area’s Verne Glen poses with SQ Kings’ head coach Ish Freelon.
basketball

Former SQ resident turned freelance announcer Aaron “Showtime” Taylor returned to put his skills to work — Former SQ resident turned freelance announcer Aaron “Showtime” Taylor returned to put his skills to work
basketball

Dani Langford and Hannah Heiring spent some time on the pavement bringing the crowd to a frenzy with their hoops — Dani Langford and Hannah Heiring spent some time on the pavement bringing the crowd to a frenzy with their hoops
basketball

Golden State Warriors — Golden State Warriors
basketball

Paul Stauffer — Paul Stauffer
Art

Rodney "Pitt" Baylis

Ricardo Ortiz Mantalvo

Johnny Pippins

Benjamin Breazille

Dr. L. Marez

Dr. L. Marez

Teaching Assistant Ms. Arnold

Ron Broomfield

Poem recital by SQ resident Nicholas
“Nico” Herrera. — Poem recital by SQ resident Nicholas “Nico” Herrera.

Tung Nguyen

art

SQN Staff profile pics Kevin Sawyer

SQNews Profile Pics

Mr. Timothy Hicks SQN Sports

esteemed SQN team member

Joshua Strange

basketball

Corey McNeil, former San Quentin resident, passes out sweet refreshments for the graduates and guests. Though still on parole, McNeil serves as Mt. Tamalpais College’s Alumni Affairs Associate.

Rodney “Pitt” Baylis stands beside longtime-friend Tommy “Shakur” Ross in his cap and gown.

Michael Moore stands surrounded by his family on the proudest day of his life. Mt. Tam’s graduation ceremony was the first time since 2015 that prisoners’ families had been permitted to attend commencement.

Photo courtesy of Diane Kahn — Diane Kahn

Widely-loved former SQ resident Demitris “Dee” McGee enjoyed just four months of freedom before his life prematurely ended — Widely-loved former SQ resident Demitris “Dee” McGee enjoyed just four months of freedom before his life prematurely ended
Photo courtesy of the McGee family

High-ranking members of the San Francisco Police Department’s leadership meet with prisoners at San Quentin State Prison. The purpose of the prison’s law enforcement forums is to open a dialog on criminal justice, with the goal of improving police practices and facilitating the rehabilitation of the incarcerated.

High-ranking members of the San Francisco Police Department’s leadership meet with prisoners at San Quentin State Prison. The purpose of the prison’s law enforcement forums is to open a dialog on criminal justice, with the goal of improving police practices and facilitating the rehabilitation of the incarcerated. — High-ranking members of the San Francisco Police Department’s leadership meet with prisoners at San Quentin State Prison. The purpose of the prison’s law enforcement forums is to open a dialog on criminal justice, with the goal of improving police practices and facilitating the rehabilitation of the incarcerated.
Photos courtesy of Lt. Sam Robinson, Public Information Officer

SQNews’ Sports Editor Timothy Hicks (left) interviews the Ella Baker Center’s State Campaign Manager, James King (center), who was previously incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison.

Senator Scott Wiener represents District 11 in the California State Senate

Lisa Strawn coordinated the event

TED KOPPEL, PRODUCER
CBS SUNDAY MORNING — TED KOPPEL, PRODUCER CBS SUNDAY MORNING

VAN JONES
THE REDEMPTION PROJECT — VAN JONES THE REDEMPTION PROJECT

DRAYMOND GREEN
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS — DRAYMOND GREEN GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS

GAVIN NEWSOM
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR — GAVIN NEWSOM CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR

left to right: Lee Jaspar, Jeff Atkins, Paul Comaeux, Charles Ross and Leonard Walker — left to right: Lee Jaspar, Jeff Atkins, Paul Comaeux, Charles Ross and Leonard Walker
left to right: Lee Jaspar, Jeff Atkins, Paul Comaeux, Charles Ross musicand Leonard Walker

Jugadores de SF Glens y SQ Terremotos muestran compañerismo después del juego — Jugadores de SF Glens y SQ Terremotos muestran compañerismo después del juego
Jugadores de SF Glens y SQ Terremotos muestran compañerismo después del juego

Gabreil Ostolaza speaking with TLM students Moua Vue on Zoom Session

TLM students Robert Barnes and Niccola Bucci zooming with Sarah Kimball Stebbins (left) and Yael Yahya

Stanford student Fatima Hassan conferencing with Maria English and TLM students Orlando Harris and Kennard Love

TLM students Chai Saetern (center) with Gregory Morris and Stanford students Dillon Rose Schoen & Ryan Youra

Photo by Dale Ramos — The Young People’s Caucus facilitated by Manuel la Fontaine, Community Justice Network for Youth, (CJNY) and W. Haywood Burns Institute

Photo by Eddie Herena, SQN — Paul Chambers speaking to prisoners and community members in the San Quentin Protestant Chapel

SQ Shakespeare troupe performs the Comedy of Errors — SQ Shakespeare troupe performs the Comedy of Errors
SQ Shakespeare troupe performs the Comedy of Errors

TLM Works Bus. Acc. Manager Hayley Benham-Archdeacon with Rodney Urquhan of Slack inside the renovated workspace — TLM Works Bus. Acc. Manager Hayley Benham-Archdeacon with Rodney Urquhan of Slack inside the renovated workspace
TLM Works Bus. Acc. Manager Hayley Benham-Archdeacon with Rodney Urquhan of Slack inside the renovated workspace

Coder Robert Barnes shows off his certificates with Instructor Jon Gripshover and TLM Programs Director Natrina Grandana — Coder Robert Barnes shows off his certificates with Instructor Jon Gripshover and TLM Programs Director Natrina Grandana
Coder Robert Barnes shows off his certificates with Instructor Jon Gripshover and TLM Programs Director Natrina Grandana

Sidewalk art competition talking place on the Lower Yard — Sidewalk art competition talking place on the Lower Yard
Sidewalk art competition talking place on the Lower Yard

Open Mic Emcee Anouthinh Pangthong welcoming the crowd — Open Mic Emcee Anouthinh Pangthong welcoming the crowd
Open Mic Emcee Anouthinh Pangthong welcoming the crowd

Top is the SQ News team from the printshop, including cameraman, Press Room Leadman, Composing Room Leadman, typesetter. Far right is Bill Little, one of the Voc Print instructors. At the top is “Little Joe” or “Crazy Joe” Morse — Top is the SQ News team from the printshop, including cameraman, Press Room Leadman, Composing Room Leadman, typesetter. Far right is Bill Little, one of the Voc Print instructors. At the top is “Little Joe” or “Crazy Joe” Morse
Top is the SQ News team from the printshop, including cameraman, Press Room Leadman, Composing Room Leadman, typesetter. Far right is Bill Little, one of the Voc Print instructors. At the top is “Little Joe” or “Crazy Joe” Morse

Audience enjoying the combination of musical talent — Audience enjoying the combination of musical talent
Audience enjoying the combination of musical talent

Tumbling competition — Tumbling competition
Tumbling competition

The pole-vault competition — The pole-vault competition
The pole-vault competition

Daniel Lucas “Luke” Colondres studying the
Autodesk program on his computer — Daniel Lucas “Luke” Colondres studying the Autodesk program on his computer

Chris Redlitz addresses business executives, community members, and media outlets — Chris Redlitz addresses business executives, community members, and media outlets
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The Seven Sisters Mystery School and the Bay Area community
hold a fundraiser for San Quentin Healing Ceremony and San Quentin News — The Seven Sisters Mystery School and the Bay Area community hold a fundraiser for San Quentin Healing Ceremony and San Quentin News

Aly Tamboura pitching his VeriSight Company at The Last Mile Demo Day

Kelly Mitchell, Chris Bailey, Al Lee, Tammy Foss, Peter Bailey, Kim Bailey, Kathy Bailey, Mike Ingram, Ron Self, Ghaza Mahdavian, Troy Williams, Triston Jones, Karen Tynes, Billy Allen, Carlos Meza, Stephen Pascascio, M. Foss, Dr. Elaine Tootell, Jill Friedman, John Curzon, (bottom) Sam Johnson, PsyD. Monique LeSarre, Ke Lam, Khalifah Christensen, E. Yazzie, Alex Goldsmith, Amelia Kriss, Clinton Martin, Alex Ruiz and two welcomed guest

Graduates celebrating their accomplishments

VVGSQ in company formation on the Lower Yard

The David Lewis community re-entry building

Community Partnership Manager
Laura Bowman-Salzsieder — Community Partnership Manager Laura Bowman-Salzsieder

2010 Vietnam Veterans Group of San Quentin scholarship recipients with their family members accompanied by members of the Scholarship Selection Committee.

Juliet and Romeo lie dead as Shakespeare’s great work comes to a tragic conclusion

San Quentin’s winning writers gather with their Litquake competitors.

Top Row: Taonga Rolando Ngoma De Leslie, Bimal Pondel, Ashley Clark, Rajan Kumar KC, Ramkanta Tiwari and Karena H. Montag, Bottom Row: Sujatha Baliga, Rajendra Khare, Devendra Gopal Shrestha, Keshari Raj Pandit and Sonya Shah

SQN Wall City Magazine crew working on the upcoming news magazine for 2016 in the newsroom of San Quentin State Prison

The Autodesk Authorized Training Center graduates earned certifications in AutoCAD, Inventor and Revit – and many have completed all three!

Sports

1,000 Mile Club 2023

SQ Handball

Golden Stater Warriors & Prison Sports Ministries donate BB shoes

SQ Niners 2023

Let's Play Ball

Jamaal Harrison

Runner
Bruce Wells dodges
videographers during
the filming of the San
Quentin Marathon. — Runner Bruce Wells dodges videographers during the filming of the San Quentin Marathon.

Markelle
Taylor and Eddie Herena
embrace after running a
marathon at San Quentin
State Prison in 2018. These
brothers of the track have
since rejoined the community. — Markelle Taylor and Eddie Herena embrace after running a marathon at San Quentin State Prison in 2018. These brothers of the track have since rejoined the community.

Players from seasons past share a congratulatory high-five following a Hardtimers victory over the Outsiders — Players from seasons past share a congratulatory high-five following a Hardtimers victory over the Outsiders
baseball

All-Madden flag football — All-Madden flag football
football

San Quentin A's victorious comeback against San Francisco's Mission

SQ Atheltics baseball team against the outside All-Stars — SQ Atheltics baseball team against the outside All-Stars
baseball

baseball

Prison Sports Ministry's Green Team v B-Ballers — Prison Sports Ministry's Green Team v B-Ballers
basketball

Raymond Timothy Estrada

Nearly 400 San Quentin residents participated in the five-kilometer run. Participants ran, jogged, or walked according to their athletic ability. — Nearly 400 San Quentin residents participated in the five-kilometer run. Participants ran, jogged, or walked according to their athletic ability.
running track

San Quentin Warriors — San Quentin Warriors
basketball

SQ Warrior Derrell ‘Sadiq’ Davis puts the ball up for a clean swish. — SQ Warrior Derrell ‘Sadiq’ Davis puts the ball up for a clean swish.
basketball

Rooting for team unity. — Rooting for team unity.
basketball

SQ Warrior Travis Vales shoots a pass to a
teammate. — SQ Warrior Travis Vales shoots a pass to a teammate.
basketball

A rare and special occasion at San Quentin State Prison saw Hannah Heiring gracing the Lower Yard’s basketball court and giving incarcerated players a run for their money. — A rare and special occasion at San Quentin State Prison saw Hannah Heiring gracing the Lower Yard’s basketball court and giving incarcerated players a run for their money.
basketball

GSW - SQ Warriors September 2022 — GSW - SQ Warriors September 2022
basketball

The San Quentin Warriors and Kings teams and referees gather in the sunlight. — The San Quentin Warriors and Kings teams and referees gather in the sunlight.
basketball

The Golden State Warriors crew shows a little love for the Wall City magazine’s Sports Edition. — The Golden State Warriors crew shows a little love for the Wall City magazine’s Sports Edition.
basketball

Wiseman and Kuminga hang out with Mental Health staff during Mental Wellness Week. — Wiseman and Kuminga hang out with Mental Health staff during Mental Wellness Week.
basketball

James Wiseman stands head and shoulders above SQ Spanish residents. — James Wiseman stands head and shoulders above SQ Spanish residents.
basketball

This was taken on the last game that the Raiders had at the O.co Coliseum at Oakland, CA. — Photo by Anelale Nájera on Unsplash
This was taken on the last game that the Raiders had at the Oakland Coliseum at Oakland, CA.

basketball

basketball

Former San Quentin 1000 Mile Club runner Markelle “The Gazelle” Taylor

Players stretch in preparation for San Quentin’s demanding 2021 All-Madden football tryouts on the Lower Yard under the watchful eye of the ForwardThis! film crew.

Quarterback Arron "A-1" Wooden seeks out his receiver before sending a
rocket-spiral downfield. — Quarterback Arron "A-1" Wooden seeks out his receiver before sending a rocket-spiral downfield.

SQNews1982 Mud Bowl: Alameda Naval Air vs. the SQ Pirates

SQ All-Madden 2020

SQ Pirates 1979

SQ Pirates 1971

SQ Green Machine 1979

Making a run for the fences: "All-Purpose" Trey clutches the ball and makes a sprint for the packed dirt of the end zone, contributing to the 62-to-2 point beat-down issued by the All-Madden Team to the New Era Squad. Trey, who recently regained his freedom, was named defensive player of the game.

Rafael Cuevas, Smith and his wife

Mike Kramer and Anthony Redwood got an award

Ruth Grace received her recognition award from Terry Burton

Dontaye “Twin” Harris on the court — Dontaye “Twin” Harris on the court
February sports basketball warriors

Carlos Ramirez playing soccer on the Lower Yard — Carlos Ramirez playing soccer on the Lower Yard
February sports soccer

Oris “Pep” Williams trying to block Ryan William’s shot — Oris “Pep” Williams trying to block Ryan William’s shot
February sports basketball senior

Finisher Mark Jarosik — Finisher Mark Jarosik
February track jogging marathon sports

Markelle Taylor breaking marathon record with 3:10:42 — Markelle Taylor breaking marathon record with 3:10:42
February track jogging marathon sports

Steve Reitz with a time of 3:55:19 and Alberto Mendez — Steve Reitz with a time of 3:55:19 and Alberto Mendez
February track jogging marathon sports

Coaches Kevin Rumon and Jim Maloney counting laps in the rain — Coaches Kevin Rumon and Jim Maloney counting laps in the rain
February track jogging marathon sports

Finisher Fidelio Marin — Finisher Fidelio Marin
February track jogging marathon sports

Dr. Harry Edwards speaking at a Roundtable event at San Quentin with Forty-Niners in the audience including Eric Reid — Dr. Harry Edwards speaking at a Roundtable event at San Quentin with Forty-Niners in the audience including Eric Reid
February sports event chapel

Darren Settlemeyer leading 1000 Mile running Club members on the Lower Yard — Darren Settlemeyer leading 1000 Mile running Club members on the Lower Yard
February track jogging marathon sports seniors

train — Train
Train wiki tracks transportation health care

Will sq basketball — Will sq basketball
Will sq basketball sports yard

Rafael 2 — Rafael 2
Rafael 2 Inmate Sports

Michael Pulido Spanish — Michael Pulido
Michael Pulido Spanish Espanol Sports Baseball

Mcduffie Branden — Brandon Riddel-Terrell
Mcduffie Branden Sports Football Inmate

Juan Navarro — Juan Alfredo Navarro
Juan Navarro Sports Espanol Baseball

Dan jumper — Green teams Dan Wohl shooting a jumper over SQ Warrior Allan Mcintosh with Jonte Washington
Dan jumper Sports Basketball

Cutty and Boo — Cutty and Boo
Cutty and Boo Sports Basketball Inmate

Corn with Trophy — Corn with Trophy
Corn with Trophy Sports Basketball

CIW2 — Bowling on the yard
CIW2 Women Institutions Sports Bowling

Brian by Boo — Brian Assey
Brian by Boo Sports Basketball

Basketball 11-3-18 — Anthony Ammons defending Marcel Williams
Basketball 11-3-18 Sports Basketball

All Madden Football 11-3-18 — All-Madden Football 11-3-18
All Madden Football 11-3-18 Sports Football

All Madden Football 11-3-18 — All Madden Football 11-3-18
11-3-18 Flag Football Sports All Madden Football 11-3-18

All Madden and Chosen — All Madden and Chosen
2019 Flag Football Sports All Madden and Chosen

TIMBUKU AND FRIENDS — TIMBUKU AND FRIENDS
TIMBUKU AND FRIENDS Sports Running 1000 Mile Club

Soccer OUTSIDERS — Marisol Novoa and OUTSIDERS
Soccer OUTSIDERS sports

Skid Row Run 2 — Skid Row Run 2
Skid Row Run 2 sports running

outsiders soccer 3 — Outsiders Dario Abramskehn breakaway
outsiders soccer 3 Sports Soccer

Old Timer Baseball 10-20-18 — Old Timer Baseball - Players wearing vintage 1896 gloves and uniforms
Old Timer Baseball 10-20-18 Sports

Old Timer Baseball 10-20-18 — Old Timer Baseball Carl Gibbs in Top Hat calling the action
Old Timer Baseball 10-20-18 Sports

Lakers bench — Allan Mclntosh cheering on his SQ Lakers squad
Lakers bench Sports Basketball

HardCor Baseball 10-13-18 — Team HardCor first baseman making the catch as SQ A’s player hustles to base
HardCor Baseball 10-13-18 Sports Baseball

Free vs Tevin — Tevin Fournette trying to dribble past Geoffrey “Free” Gary
Free vs Tevin Sports Basketball

Oscar Aguilar — Oscar Aguilar kicking the ball down field
Oscar Aguilar Sports Soccer

DSC 0326 — Imago’s Teohn Conner and Erv Anderson suited up as Warriors
DSC 0326 Sports Basketball

Diana and Tim Fitzpatrick — Diana and Tim Fitzpatrick assisting 1000 Mile Club runner
Diana and Tim Fitzpatrick Sports Running 1000 Mile Club

COACH WITH JUDGE 10-14-18 — Frank Ruona, Rafael Cabrera, Bernard Ballard, Judge Craig Mitchell, Eric Moody and Jordan Mitchell
COACH WITH JUDGE 10-14-18 Sports Running 1000 Mile Club

Around 1 Bill Epling — Prison Sports Ministry Sponsor Bill Epling with SQN in Tokyo, Japan
Around 1 Bill Epling Volunteer

BART logo

Bart logo Transportation

Soccer Ball — Soccer Ball
Stock Sports

Frank Ruona, Kevin Rumon, Eddie Hart, Mark Stevens, Science In Sport’s Tonya Wearner and Jim Maloney outside San Quentin State Prison — Frank Ruona, Kevin Rumon, Eddie Hart, Mark Stevens, Science In Sport’s Tonya Wearner and Jim Maloney outside San Quentin State Prison
Frank Ruona, Kevin Rumon, Eddie Hart, Mark Stevens, Science In Sport’s Tonya Wearner and Jim Maloney outside San Quentin State Prison

49er Rookie Solomon Thomas meets Deshonnte Jones — 49er Rookie Solomon Thomas meets Deshonnte Jones
49er Rookie Solomon Thomas meets Deshonnte Jones

San Francisco Deltas on SQ's Lower Yard — San Francisco Deltas on SQ's Lower Yard
San Francisco Deltas on SQ's Lower Yard

Bob Sharka at bat for the Sun against SQ Giants — Bob Sharka at bat for the Sun against SQ Giants
Bob Sharka at bat for the Sun against SQ Giants

GS Warrriors' Kirk Lacob — GS Warrriors' Kirk Lacob
GS Warrriors' Kirk Lacob

North Block basketball team members

Joshua “JB” Burton raising up over Kurt Lacob

The 2012 San Quentin Warriors and Sports Ministry basketball teams

Psychology Coach Phil Towle

Education Photo Gallery

19 men
who completed the one-year
program for the Prison Fellowship
Academy — 19 men who completed the one-year program for the Prison Fellowship Academy

No More Tears 2023 Graduation

Philipe Kelly strikes a pose on
graduation day after receiving
his certificate from the Guiding
Rage Into Power program. — Philipe Kelly strikes a pose on graduation day after receiving his certificate from the Guiding Rage Into Power program.

Recent incarcerated graduates of Folsom Lake College gather for a yard photo.

Recent incarcerated graduates of Folsom Lake College gather for a yard photo.

Professional singer and songwriter
Essence Goldman — Professional singer and songwriter Essence Goldman

Julia Williams

ABE-II instructor
Alina Stanciu — ABE-II instructor Alina Stanciu

Ms. Stanciu began working
with the incarcerated as a
teacher at California Medical
Facility in Vacaville. She
began serving the San Quentin
community in December, 2021. — Ms. Stanciu began working with the incarcerated as a teacher at California Medical Facility in Vacaville. She began serving the San Quentin community in December, 2021.

Daniel Arciniega

Tranquilino Figueroa — Tranquilino Figueroa
GRIP tribe 315 tribu

GRIP Graduation, Tribe 314

Love to Learn | Instagram: @timmossholder — Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash
Love to Learn | Instagram: @timmossholder

Mount Tamalpais College MTC

GRIP graduate

GRIP

GRIP

GRIP

TRIBE 315: Juan Aguilar, Robert Almazan, Ramiro Badajoz, Alejandro Delgadillo, Pedro Espinal, Fausto Fabian, Tranquillano Figueroa, Nestor Hernandez, Juan Lerma, Fidelio Marin, Pablo Salinas, Rolando Tut, y Tare Beltranchuc (facilitador) — TRIBE 315: Juan Aguilar, Robert Almazan, Ramiro Badajoz, Alejandro Delgadillo, Pedro Espinal, Fausto Fabian, Tranquillano Figueroa, Nestor Hernandez, Juan Lerma, Fidelio Marin, Pablo Salinas, Rolando Tut, y Tare Beltranchuc (facilitador)
GRIP

TRIBE 864: Steven Brooks, Rudy Camozzi Jr., Hau Chan, Warren Corley, Scott Fredette Jon Goldberg, Lee Joffrion, Dejon Joy, Mark Radke, Carlos Robinson, Eugene Sykes, Donald Thompson, Dung Tran, Leonard Walker; and facilitators Robert Barnes, Arthur Jackson, and Dennis Jefferson — TRIBE 864: Steven Brooks, Rudy Camozzi Jr., Hau Chan, Warren Corley, Scott Fredette Jon Goldberg, Lee Joffrion, Dejon Joy, Mark Radke, Carlos Robinson, Eugene Sykes, Donald Thompson, Dung Tran, Leonard Walker; and facilitators Robert Barnes, Arthur Jackson, and Dennis Jefferson
GRIP

TRIBE 728: Michael Beaudette, Chase Benoit, Richard Fernandez, Harry Goodall Jr., Timothy Holmes, Mark Jarosik, Vashon Jones, Jerry Kelly, Samuel Marquez, Royce Miller, Kelly Philippe, Ricardo Romero, Jad Salem, Kevin Schrubb, Amir Shabazz, Trent Woodmore Jr.; and facilitators John Gillies and Carlos Smith — TRIBE 728: Michael Beaudette, Chase Benoit, Richard Fernandez, Harry Goodall Jr., Timothy Holmes, Mark Jarosik, Vashon Jones, Jerry Kelly, Samuel Marquez, Royce Miller, Kelly Philippe, Ricardo Romero, Jad Salem, Kevin Schrubb, Amir Shabazz, Trent Woodmore Jr.; and facilitators John Gillies and Carlos Smith
GRIP

TRIBE 847: Anthony Caravalho, Edwin Chavez, Floyd Collins, Scott Davis, James Doherty, Donald Evans, Terry Givens, Mario Gomez, William Hearn, Michael Keeyes, Mark Kinney, Max Lopez, Bryan Monge, Chan S. Park, Carl Eric Price, Calvin Rogers, Jake Stebler; and facilitators Patrick Baylis and John Hays — TRIBE 847: Anthony Caravalho, Edwin Chavez, Floyd Collins, Scott Davis, James Doherty, Donald Evans, Terry Givens, Mario Gomez, William Hearn, Michael Keeyes, Mark Kinney, Max Lopez, Bryan Monge, Chan S. Park, Carl Eric Price, Calvin Rogers, Jake Stebler; and facilitators Patrick Baylis and John Hays
GRIP

Dr. Kaia Stern of Harvard

San Quentin News Journalism Guild

Dr. L. Marez

Tung Nguyen

Asey receives his degree and shakes hands with Drs. Amy Jamgochian, Jody Lewen, and Theresa Roeder, Chair of Mt. Tam’s Board of Trustees.

Corey McNeil, former San Quentin resident, passes out sweet refreshments for the graduates and guests. Though still on parole, McNeil serves as Mt. Tamalpais College’s Alumni Affairs Associate.

Rodney “Pitt” Baylis stands beside longtime-friend Tommy “Shakur” Ross in his cap and gown.

Michael Moore stands surrounded by his family on the proudest day of his life. Mt. Tam’s graduation ceremony was the first time since 2015 that prisoners’ families had been permitted to attend commencement.

Newly freed, Tommy Ross stands with Mt. Tam’s president, Dr. Jody Lewen.

Valedictorian John Levin of Graduating Class of 2022 gives a moving speech on the importance of change. “You and I may be here at San Quentin because of our worst decision, but we are here today because of our best decision,” he told his peers.

Amy Jamgochian, PhD, Chief Academic Officer of Mount Tamalpais College, strolls through the crowd of guests, grads and their families.

Anila Yadavalii, program coordinator for Mt. Tam’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S.T.E.M.) program, passes out programs alongside Neela Gentile, Interim Development Director.

SQ Warden Ron Broomfield stands proudly alongside Mt. Tamalpais College’s graduating class of 2022. Graduates have faced innumerable hurdles for the past two years, including on-again/off-again programming due to Covid quarantines. Students persevered even during lockdowns, however, completing coursework while isolated in their cells, without the benefit of classroom instruction, and with limited access to instructors.

Award-winning journalist and Uncuffed graduate Greg Eskridge receives his certificate of completion from Ninna Gaensler-Debs and Andrew Stelzer as
part of the program’s first-ever graduating class. — Award-winning journalist and Uncuffed graduate Greg Eskridge receives his certificate of completion from Ninna Gaensler-Debs and Andrew Stelzer as part of the program’s first-ever graduating class.
Dao Ong, SQNews

The ACT group, shown here in 2019 before the coronavirus pandemic, brings LGBTQ+ prisoners together with other members of the prison population in an effort to build empathy and undestanding between seemingly-disparate groups. — The ACT group, shown here in 2019 before the coronavirus pandemic, brings LGBTQ+ prisoners together with other members of the prison population in an effort to build empathy and undestanding between seemingly-disparate groups.
SQNews archive photo

Clockwise from top-left: Greg Eskridge, Edmond Richardson, Tommy “Shakur” Ross, and Thanh Tran. Ross and Tran recently returned to the community. — Clockwise from top-left: Greg Eskridge, Edmond Richardson, Tommy “Shakur” Ross, and Thanh Tran. Ross and Tran recently returned to the community.
Dao Ong, SQNews

Richard Johnson at his graduation from the Guiding Rage Into Power (GRIP) program

Mount Tamalpais College students will soon be able to access
laptop computers and a CDCR-approved intranet to complete
their coursework. The technological expansion is part of a
special pilot program intended to make higher education more
accessible to the incarcerated population. — Mount Tamalpais College students will soon be able to access laptop computers and a CDCR-approved intranet to complete their coursework. The technological expansion is part of a special pilot program intended to make higher education more accessible to the incarcerated population.

Kandaswamy, MTC’s new Academic Program Director, administers a math assessment for new students, all of
whom must be fully masked and maintain social distance while in the classroom — Kandaswamy, MTC’s new Academic Program Director, administers a math assessment for new students, all of whom must be fully masked and maintain social distance while in the classroom

SQ Debate team with team member Andrew Wadsworth

UCSC Debate Team

SQ Debate team- Randy Akins, Charles Crowe, Jesse Rose, George Calvin, Alex Ross

UC Santa Cruz Ethics Bowl Team members - Noah Thomas, Marian Avila-Breach, Leqi Zeng, Nicholas Paramoure, Andrew Genshaft

Ethics Bowl coach Kathy Richards and Kyle Robertson

Graduate Sumit Lal and family — Graduate Sumit Lal and family
Graduate Sumit Lal and family

Rick and Renee Roberts, Valedictorian Tommy “Shakur” Ross, Adrienne Skye Roberts, Fania Davis and Reggie Davis — Rick and Renee Roberts, Valedictorian Tommy “Shakur” Ross, Adrienne Skye Roberts, Fania Davis and Reggie Davis
Rick and Renee Roberts, Valedictorian Tommy “Shakur” Ross, Adrienne Skye Roberts, Fania Davis and Reggie Davis

PUP graduates class of 2019 — PUP graduates class of 2019
PUP graduates class of 2019

Profesora de PUP Nayeon Kim — Profesora de PUP Nayeon Kim
Profesora de PUP Nayeon Kim

PUP coordinator Heather Heart taking a walk outside SQ — PUP coordinator Heather Heart taking a walk outside SQ
PUP coordinator Heather Heart taking a walk outside SQ

Profesores de PUP Laura Wagner and Paco Brito Por Juan Espinosa Diseñador gráfico y escritor Prison University Project (PUP) está localizada en una de las prisiones más notorias en el mundo: La Prisión de San Quentin en California. PUP incluye un selecto gru- po de profesores, tutores, y voluntarios de varias univer- sidades prestigiosas como U.C. Berkeley, Stanford, San Francisco State, San Jose State, y varias otras universi- dades locales y de alrededor del mundo. Estos participantes son una parte esencial en la edu- cación y rehabilitación de los hombres encarcelados en San Quentin. Dos de esos profesores voluntarios son Paco Brito y Laura Wagner. Ellos son me- jor conocidos por los estudi- antes por su primer nombre en lugar de su apellido. Paco y Laura comparten una historia interesante. El- los se conocieron por prim- era vez en una protesta por el alza de pago en colegiaturas en la Universidad de Berke- ley y desarrollaron una con- exión personal. Los dos comparten la misma idea de que todas las personas deberían tener la oportunidad de tener una educación. “Empezamos a organizar eventos juntos en la univer- sidad,” Paco explicó en una reciente entrevista. Laura agregó que su intención era hacer cambios en la cultura de los estudiantes. “Comencé a ser voluntario de PUP en el 2012 porque recordé cuando la educación era una prioridad en Califor- nia”, dijo Paco. “Después de la noche al mañana cambio a la construcción de prisio- nes”. Laura se enteró de PUP por una amiga. “me hice voluntaria para enseñar un curso de inglés”, dijo ella. Laura enseño varios cursos de inglés y, en una ocasión, compartió las aulas con Paco enseñando una clase de in- vestigación avanzada. Laura dijo, “Cuando empecé a re- lacionarme con mis estudi- antes, mi perspectiva cambio porque fui capaz de ver su humanidad”. “Ms. Wagner es una per- sona especial”. Dijo Steve Brooks, un preso quien tomó clases con Laura. “ella es at- enta, cordial, y siempre ani- ma a sus estudiantes”. “Como profesora es excep- cional”, dijo Brooks, “Ella es muy consciente y todo el tiempo trata de que los es- tudiantes se envuelvan en las conversaciones en clase. Y cuando estos no quieren participar les da un pequeño empujón (figurativamente hablando) para que sientan más confianza”. Paco enseño inglés y es- pañol, él dice, “Me sorprendí cuando los estudiantes retab- an y cuestionaban todo”, dice Brito, “Me gustó el intercam- bio de ideas entre los estudi- antes y profesores”. “Paco es un profesor ex- celente”, dijo Carlos Salmón quien enseño un curso de español con él. “Su forma de enseñar es fácil y eficiente”. Richard Richarson un es- tudiante de PUP quien tomo clases de español con Paco, dice Paco hizo el aprender español muy fácil aun para las personas como yo que no teníamos idea de cómo escri- bir español y mucho menos lo hablábamos. “Nos enseñó a conjugar los verbos en una forma fácil de entender”. Richarson dijo, “Paco es una persona muy buena, aten- ta y es muy difícil no llevarse bien con él. Y lo que siempre me llamó la atención es que siempre está contento”. Paco y Laura están de acu- erdo en que los estudiantes encarcelados de colegio son diferentes a los estudiantes de colegio tradicionales. “estos tienen la disposición de cuestionar el proyecto y se envuelven en este,” dijo Laura. “Yo encontré formas diferentes para enseñar mi material y para que fuera más relevante”. La pareja recientemente se movió para el sur de Califor- nia en donde Laura consiguió un trabajo en un colegio co- munitario. Laura dijo, “estoy muy emocionada de comen- zar mi carrera oficial como catedrática”. — Profesores de PUP Laura Wagner and Paco Brito Por Juan Espinosa Diseñador gráfico y escritor Prison University Project (PUP) está localizada en una de las prisiones más notorias en el mundo: La Prisión de San Quentin en California. PUP incluye un selecto gru- po de profesores, tutores, y voluntarios de varias univer- sidades prestigiosas como U.C. Berkeley, Stanford, San Francisco State, San Jose State, y varias otras universi- dades locales y de alrededor del mundo. Estos participantes son una parte esencial en la edu- cación y rehabilitación de los hombres encarcelados en San Quentin. Dos de esos profesores voluntarios son Paco Brito y Laura Wagner. Ellos son me- jor conocidos por los estudi- antes por su primer nombre en lugar de su apellido. Paco y Laura comparten una historia interesante. El- los se conocieron por prim- era vez en una protesta por el alza de pago en colegiaturas en la Universidad de Berke- ley y desarrollaron una con- exión personal. Los dos comparten la misma idea de que todas las personas deberían tener la oportunidad de tener una educación. “Empezamos a organizar eventos juntos en la univer- sidad,” Paco explicó en una reciente entrevista. Laura agregó que su intención era hacer cambios en la cultura de los estudiantes. “Comencé a ser voluntario de PUP en el 2012 porque recordé cuando la educación era una prioridad en Califor- nia”, dijo Paco. “Después de la noche al mañana cambio a la construcción de prisio- nes”. Laura se enteró de PUP por una amiga. “me hice voluntaria para enseñar un curso de inglés”, dijo ella. Laura enseño varios cursos de inglés y, en una ocasión, compartió las aulas con Paco enseñando una clase de in- vestigación avanzada. Laura dijo, “Cuando empecé a re- lacionarme con mis estudi- antes, mi perspectiva cambio porque fui capaz de ver su humanidad”. “Ms. Wagner es una per- sona especial”. Dijo Steve Brooks, un preso quien tomó clases con Laura. “ella es at- enta, cordial, y siempre ani- ma a sus estudiantes”. “Como profesora es excep- cional”, dijo Brooks, “Ella es muy consciente y todo el tiempo trata de que los es- tudiantes se envuelvan en las conversaciones en clase. Y cuando estos no quieren participar les da un pequeño empujón (figurativamente hablando) para que sientan más confianza”. Paco enseño inglés y es- pañol, él dice, “Me sorprendí cuando los estudiantes retab- an y cuestionaban todo”, dice Brito, “Me gustó el intercam- bio de ideas entre los estudi- antes y profesores”. “Paco es un profesor ex- celente”, dijo Carlos Salmón quien enseño un curso de español con él. “Su forma de enseñar es fácil y eficiente”. Richard Richarson un es- tudiante de PUP quien tomo clases de español con Paco, dice Paco hizo el aprender español muy fácil aun para las personas como yo que no teníamos idea de cómo escri- bir español y mucho menos lo hablábamos. “Nos enseñó a conjugar los verbos en una forma fácil de entender”. Richarson dijo, “Paco es una persona muy buena, aten- ta y es muy difícil no llevarse bien con él. Y lo que siempre me llamó la atención es que siempre está contento”. Paco y Laura están de acu- erdo en que los estudiantes encarcelados de colegio son diferentes a los estudiantes de colegio tradicionales. “estos tienen la disposición de cuestionar el proyecto y se envuelven en este,” dijo Laura. “Yo encontré formas diferentes para enseñar mi material y para que fuera más relevante”. La pareja recientemente se movió para el sur de Califor- nia en donde Laura consiguió un trabajo en un colegio co- munitario. Laura dijo, “estoy muy emocionada de comen- zar mi carrera oficial como catedrática”.
Profesores de PUP Laura Wagner and Paco Brito Por Juan Espinosa Diseñador gráfico y escritor Prison University Project (PUP) está localizada en una de las prisiones más notorias en el mundo: La Prisión de San Quentin en California. PUP incluye un selecto gru- po de profesores, tutores, y voluntarios de varias univer- sidades prestigiosas como U.C. Berkeley, Stanford, San Francisco State, San Jose State, y varias otras universi- dades locales y de alrededor del mundo. Estos participantes son una parte esencial en la edu- cación y rehabilitación de los hombres encarcelados en San Quentin. Dos de esos profesores voluntarios son Paco Brito y Laura Wagner. Ellos son me- jor conocidos por los estudi- antes por su primer nombre en lugar de su apellido. Paco y Laura comparten una historia interesante. El- los se conocieron por prim- era vez en una protesta por el alza de pago en colegiaturas en la Universidad de Berke- ley y desarrollaron una con- exión personal. Los dos comparten la misma idea de que todas las personas deberían tener la oportunidad de tener una educación. “Empezamos a organizar eventos juntos en la univer- sidad,” Paco explicó en una reciente entrevista. Laura agregó que su intención era hacer cambios en la cultura de los estudiantes. “Comencé a ser voluntario de PUP en el 2012 porque recordé cuando la educación era una prioridad en Califor- nia”, dijo Paco. “Después de la noche al mañana cambio a la construcción de prisio- nes”. Laura se enteró de PUP por una amiga. “me hice voluntaria para enseñar un curso de inglés”, dijo ella. Laura enseño varios cursos de inglés y, en una ocasión, compartió las aulas con Paco enseñando una clase de in- vestigación avanzada. Laura dijo, “Cuando empecé a re- lacionarme con mis estudi- antes, mi perspectiva cambio porque fui capaz de ver su humanidad”. “Ms. Wagner es una per- sona especial”. Dijo Steve Brooks, un preso quien tomó clases con Laura. “ella es at- enta, cordial, y siempre ani- ma a sus estudiantes”. “Como profesora es excep- cional”, dijo Brooks, “Ella es muy consciente y todo el tiempo trata de que los es- tudiantes se envuelvan en las conversaciones en clase. Y cuando estos no quieren participar les da un pequeño empujón (figurativamente hablando) para que sientan más confianza”. Paco enseño inglés y es- pañol, él dice, “Me sorprendí cuando los estudiantes retab- an y cuestionaban todo”, dice Brito, “Me gustó el intercam- bio de ideas entre los estudi- antes y profesores”. “Paco es un profesor ex- celente”, dijo Carlos Salmón quien enseño un curso de español con él. “Su forma de enseñar es fácil y eficiente”. Richard Richarson un es- tudiante de PUP quien tomo clases de español con Paco, dice Paco hizo el aprender español muy fácil aun para las personas como yo que no teníamos idea de cómo escri- bir español y mucho menos lo hablábamos. “Nos enseñó a conjugar los verbos en una forma fácil de entender”. Richarson dijo, “Paco es una persona muy buena, aten- ta y es muy difícil no llevarse bien con él. Y lo que siempre me llamó la atención es que siempre está contento”. Paco y Laura están de acu- erdo en que los estudiantes encarcelados de colegio son diferentes a los estudiantes de colegio tradicionales. “estos tienen la disposición de cuestionar el proyecto y se envuelven en este,” dijo Laura. “Yo encontré formas diferentes para enseñar mi material y para que fuera más relevante”. La pareja recientemente se movió para el sur de Califor- nia en donde Laura consiguió un trabajo en un colegio co- munitario. Laura dijo, “estoy muy emocionada de comen- zar mi carrera oficial como catedrática”.

Ethics bowl judges: David Donley UCSC, UC Berkeley law school student Anna Zaret, (middle) and Will Bondurant, PUP volunteer teacher

Ethics Bowl coach Kyle Robertson

UC Santa Cruz team Noah Thomas, Aliye Swaby, Paul Mojaver, Marian Avila-Breach Sadelle Sewalt, and Robert Potter

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PUP student Isaiah Love presenting his criminal justice reform idea to philanthropists

Host Jonathan Chiu talking with PUP coordinator Derrius Jones — Host Jonathan Chiu talking with PUP coordinator Derrius Jones
February open mic event chapel

PUP Staff Random Mall Hang — PUP Staff Dmitriy Orlov, Lauren Hall, Heather Hart, Allison Lopez, Jared Rothenberg, Neil Terpkosh, David Cowan, and Jamgochian at the National Conference on Higher Education in Indianapolis
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Craig Johnson receiving an Associates of Arts degree from PUP Academic Director Amy Jamgochian, Ph.D — Craig Johnson receiving an Associates of Arts degree from PUP Academic Director Amy Jamgochian, Ph.D
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Lemar Harrison with PUP Coordinator Neil Terpkosh — Lemar Harrison with PUP Coordinator Neil Terpkosh
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Executive Director Jody Lewen celebrates after the ceremony — Executive Director Jody Lewen celebrates after the ceremony
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Patten University President Thomas Stewart, Ph.D. speaking — Patten University President Thomas Stewart, Ph.D. speaking
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Chaplain Mardi Jackson celebrates with Harry Hemphill — Chaplain Mardi Jackson celebrates with Harry Hemphill
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Jose Rivera presents his salutatorian speech — Jose Rivera presents his salutatorian speech
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Project Rebound Director Jason Bell giving the keynote speech — Project Rebound Director Jason Bell giving the keynote speech
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PUP Coordinator Jeese Rothman with Graduate Darin Williams — PUP Coordinator Jeese Rothman with Graduate Darin Williams
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Wilhelmina Johnson with son Graduate Claudius Johnson holding his great nephew — Wilhelmina Johnson with son Graduate Claudius Johnson holding his great nephew
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PUP clerk and host James King providing the welcome speech — PUP clerk and host James King providing the welcome speech
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Family friend of Graduate Gerald Morgan commemorates with daughter-in-law Oreisha Morgan — Family friend of Graduate Gerald Morgan commemorates with daughter-in-law Oreisha Morgan
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Jody Lewen at the 2018 PUP graduation — Jody Lewen at the 2018 PUP graduation
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PUP and Ear Hustle — Nigel Poor of Ear Hustle and PUP Executive Director, Jody Lewen
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Shirley Mesa, with Mesahaus Dog Training visits Pups on Parole — Shirley Mesa, with Mesahaus Dog Training visits Pups on Parole
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Trainer showing inmate the handling of a pup — Trainer showing inmate the handling of a pup
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Troy Phillips with PUP teacher Aaqilah Islam — Troy Phillips with PUP teacher Aaqilah Islam
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Graduate Isiah Caldwell commemorates his achievement with PUP instructor Nathan Moore — Graduate Isiah Caldwell commemorates his achievement with PUP instructor Nathan Moore
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Valedictorian Angelo Falcone speaking with emcee Philip Melendez and PUP Executive Director Jody Lewen — Valedictorian Angelo Falcone speaking with emcee Philip Melendez and PUP Executive Director Jody Lewen
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Carlos Flores looking at how cells divide under the microscope while the teacher and students observe

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Andrew Wadsworth: This piece symbolizes love, like Kobe’s love for his daughter Gigi.

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A beacon shines through his Picasso-esque Blue Dancers

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Outside collaborators brought together widely divergent stylistic elements and musical instruments, including brass, strings and woodwinds, melding all into a seamless performance.

Funky Leonard Walker gets his groove on, digging deep on a four-string bass.

Tam Nguyen showcases his smooth vocal talent while strumming an acoustic-electric guitar.

A diverse spectrum of incarcerated artists gather on stage in the Garden Chapel with Judith Hill, Brad Balliet and others of Musicambia, an organization dedicated to coaching and inspiring incarcerated musicians.

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Adel “Auntie Adel” Serafino with the Ukulele Group playing four-string and eight-string ukuleles. The class performed “Ulupalakua.”

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Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Terminator
X, and Professor Griff. Their
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Millions to Hold Us Back and
Fear of a Black Planet, raised
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911 Is a Joke,
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Time I get
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of Arizona for failing
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Jr. Day as a national
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Kam (left) is a West Coast revolutionary lyricist.
His 1993 hit single Peace Treaty captured the
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Emperor Yohannes IV. — The music of Ras Kas (above right) addressed race relations in America with a West Coast twist. The title of his first album Soul on Ice was taken from the memoir of former Black Panther Eldridge Cleaver. He chose his rap name from Ras Kassa Mircha, the legendary Ethiopian Emperor Yohannes IV.