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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.
For all your amazingness. We love you, Garcia family
Together forever, love Edwin
Happy Mother’s Day! Love, Harddeep
My Mom the Queen, Happy Mother’s Day! Love always Leo
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
Best Mom in the world! Love Christopher
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
Happy Mother’s Day Queen! Enjoy this special day, Michael
My protector from heaven, Love your son Raymond
You are loved and appreciated, always & forever, Love Adam
My rock, my biggest supporter, love you Mom, Carlos
Thanks for being the Mother you have been. Love, Jared
Thank you for being there all these years, love Brendan
Looking forward to your hug again Mom, Love, Amos
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
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
You’re incredible Mom, Love, Kolby
Thanks for all your love and support, your son Nardo
Thanks for all the love, your son Aldo
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Louise Peete, 1947, buried in Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, Los Angeles
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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
Love endures all things ―Danny & Wife
Rosalind, Gorgeous, I’m still in love with the most beautiful girl in the room. Love always, ―Rahan
Happy Valentine’s Day Jean! —Juan
▲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
My loving wife, Thank you for supporting me through the good and the bad. Love, —Miguel
Blessed & bound with God’s love. —Carlos & Michelle
Love you always, ―Carlos
Happy Valentine’s Day ―Jonathan
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
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
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
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
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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
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
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
alongside SQ Warden Ron Broomfield
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
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
music
Bonnie Raitt
music
Phyliss Diller
Arts
Paul McClafferty
music
Blue and Blue Forum
Forrest Jones
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.
running track
Parloe Board Q&A
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.
basketball
Wiseman and Kuminga hang out with Mental Health staff during Mental Wellness Week.
basketball
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.
basketball
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
basketball
Golden State Warriors
basketball
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.
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
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.
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
VAN JONES THE REDEMPTION PROJECT
DRAYMOND GREEN GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
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
Gabreil Ostolaza speaking with TLM students Moua Vue on Zoom Session
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
baseball
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
baseball
baseball
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.
running track
San Quentin Warriors
basketball
SQ Warrior Derrell ‘Sadiq’ Davis puts the ball up for a clean swish.
basketball
Rooting for team unity.
basketball
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.
basketball
GSW - SQ Warriors September 2022
basketball
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.
basketball
Wiseman and Kuminga hang out with Mental Health staff during Mental Wellness Week.
basketball
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.
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
Rafael Cuevas, Smith and his wife
Mike Kramer and Anthony Redwood got an award
Mike Kramer and Anthony Redwood got an award
Ruth Grace received her recognition award from Terry Burton
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 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
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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
Bart logo Transportation
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

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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.
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
Julia Williams
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.
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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Dr. Kaia Stern of Harvard
San Quentin News Journalism Guild
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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.
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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.
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Clockwise from top-left: Greg Eskridge, Edmond Richardson, Tommy “Shakur” Ross, and Thanh Tran. Ross and Tran recently returned to the community.
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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.
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
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Graduate Sumit Lal and family
Graduate Sumit Lal and family
Graduate Sumit Lal and family
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Rick and Renee Roberts, Valedictorian Tommy “Shakur” Ross, Adrienne Skye Roberts, Fania Davis and Reggie Davis
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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 judges: David Donley UCSC, UC Berkeley law school student Anna Zaret, (middle) and Will Bondurant, PUP volunteer teacher
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PUP student Isaiah Love presenting his criminal justice reform idea to philanthropists
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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
Craig Johnson receiving an Associates of Arts degree from PUP Academic Director Amy Jamgochian, Ph.D
Lemar Harrison with PUP Coordinator Neil Terpkosh
Lemar Harrison with PUP Coordinator Neil Terpkosh
Lemar Harrison with PUP Coordinator Neil Terpkosh
Executive Director Jody Lewen celebrates after the ceremony
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
Chaplain Mardi Jackson celebrates with Harry Hemphill
Chaplain Mardi Jackson celebrates with Harry Hemphill
Chaplain Mardi Jackson celebrates with Harry Hemphill
Jose Rivera presents his salutatorian speech
Jose Rivera presents his salutatorian speech
Jose Rivera presents his salutatorian speech
Project Rebound Director Jason Bell giving the keynote speech
Project Rebound Director Jason Bell giving the keynote speech
Project Rebound Director Jason Bell giving the keynote speech
PUP Coordinator Jeese Rothman with Graduate Darin Williams
PUP Coordinator Jeese Rothman with Graduate Darin Williams
PUP Coordinator Jeese Rothman with Graduate Darin Williams
Wilhelmina Johnson with son Graduate Claudius Johnson holding his great nephew
Wilhelmina Johnson with son Graduate Claudius Johnson holding his great nephew
Wilhelmina Johnson with son Graduate Claudius Johnson holding his great nephew
PUP clerk and host James King providing the welcome speech
PUP clerk and host James King providing the welcome speech
PUP clerk and host James King providing the welcome speech
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
Family friend of Graduate Gerald Morgan commemorates with daughter-in-law Oreisha Morgan
Jody Lewen at the 2018 PUP graduation
Jody Lewen at the 2018 PUP graduation
Jody Lewen at the 2018 PUP graduation
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Nigel Poor of Ear Hustle and PUP Executive Director, Jody Lewen
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PUP students discussing their strategy to argue
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Audience member questioning PUP Debate team
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Shirley Mesa, with Mesahaus Dog Training visits Pups on Parole
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
Troy Phillips with PUP teacher Aaqilah Islam
Troy Phillips with PUP teacher Aaqilah Islam
Troy Phillips with PUP teacher Aaqilah Islam
Graduate Isiah Caldwell commemorates his achievement with PUP instructor Nathan Moore
Graduate Isiah Caldwell commemorates his achievement with PUP instructor Nathan Moore
Graduate Isiah Caldwell commemorates his achievement with PUP instructor Nathan Moore
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
Valedictorian Angelo Falcone speaking with emcee Philip Melendez and PUP Executive Director Jody Lewen
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PUP’s open mic organizers Kara Urion, behind the podium, and Jody Lewen inside the Protestant chapel during the graduation ceremony
Carlos Flores looking at how cells divide under the microscope while the teacher and students observe
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Arts

Andrew Wadsworth: A self portrait of his own life’s reflective journey
Andrew Wadsworth: This piece symbolizes love, like Kobe’s love for his daughter Gigi.
Andrew Wadsworth connects his personal life struggles to his beloved New York Knicks Championship drought.
Ezekiel Gonzalez
Ezekiel Gonzalez
Ezekiel Gonzalez
Jessie Milo
Mother/s Day flower
solitude
His depictions of wildlife bring to life feelings of both connection
A beacon shines through his Picasso-esque Blue Dancers

Music

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.
First nation insturments
Incarcerated Native American dancer Gregory “White Eagle” Coates
Native drum circle singing such songs as “Dog Soldiers,” dedicated to military veterans suffering from war-induced traumas
Incarcerated Native American dancer Gregory “White Eagle” Coates
Adel “Auntie Adel” Serafino with the Ukulele Group playing four-string and eight-string ukuleles. The class performed “Ulupalakua.”
Public Enemy consisted of Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Terminator X, and Professor Griff. Their Black social consciousness albums It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back and Fear of a Black Planet, raised political awareness with songs Fight the Power, 911 Is a Joke, and By the Time I get to Arizona, protesting the state of Arizona for failing to recognize Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a national holiday at the time.
Kam (left) is a West Coast revolutionary lyricist. His 1993 hit single Peace Treaty captured the 1992 Watts gang peace treaty. He is currently working on more music for his Hereafter Records.
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.