Archive for February 2018
Latham’s Director of National Outreach encourages other young leaders in local NPR segment
Three of Cape Cod’s young leaders were interviewed last week on Mindy Todd’s radio show, The Point (WCAI, Cape Cod’s local NPR station), and we’re delighted that Latham Centers’ Katrina Fryklund, Director of National Outreach, was one of the professionals selected for the segment. On Tuesday, February 20th, Katrina joined Christina Bologna (The Cooperative Bank…
Read MoreCongratulations to our Latham Hawks basketball players and coaches
The Latham Hawks basketball team finished their season Saturday at the Special Olympics basketball tournament at the Hyannis Youth and Community Center. The team showed great teamwork, kept up their energy, and all remained positive while playing. The team even had a special cheering section including Latham Centers President Anne McManus, Children’s Program Director Gerry…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Children’s overnight counselor Brant Lemieux is a role model to all
Brant Lemieux initially joined the Children’s Services team at Latham while earning a degree. “A good friend of mine was working at Latham and suggested I apply. I was in school at the time and my schedule at Latham allowed me to work and go to school full time. I had some experience working with…
Read MoreLatham bowlers exemplify sportsmanship
Our Latham Hawks student bowlers participated in two tournaments this month. On Saturday, February 10th, 14 students attended the event at Ryan Family Amusements in South Yarmouth. Their excellent achievements included high scores as well as advancement from using a ramp all season to being able to remove the ramp and bowl without it. The…
Read MoreTip of the Week: Explaining Tragedy
Sadly, the events of this week have prompted us to revisit a tip from 2016. We hold the victims of Parkland, Florida in our hearts. If your child is struggling with understanding why and how this could happen, here are some talking tips for you. Please click here to be taken to the Tip of…
Read MoreValentine hearts from our students
Students from the Latham School student council made Valentine’s Day hearts for students and staff. Happy Valentine’s Day to all!
Read MoreLatham Players receive grant from Arts Foundation of Cape Cod for rehearsal pianist
Our Latham Players have been awarded a generous grant from the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod to fund the cost of a rehearsal pianist for the coming year. The Latham Players is a group of approximately 15 adult performers drawn from Latham Centers’ adult residential program. They perform at various venues throughout Cape Cod; singing…
Read MoreTip of the Week: In her words – Chloe
At 12 years old, Chloe is wise beyond her years. She has the energy and enthusiasm to fill the room and she’s the first person to try to help a friend in need. Chloe requested that she be interviewed for the Latham Tip of the Week because, as she said, “I have a lot to say…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Clinician Melissa Hyer-Mitchell cherishes the privilege of changing students’ lives
Clinician Melissa Hyer-Mitchell has been a member of the Social Services team at Latham Centers for so long that she thinks of Latham as her second home. She began working here during her sophomore year of college. Melissa was a psychology major and knew she wanted to work with kids, so when a friend who…
Read MoreLexi’s profound impact at Latham
Reflections by Katrina Fryklund I’d like to share my sincere thanks to our most recent graduate, Lexi. She has had a profound impact on many of us here at Latham. On January 30th, with snow falling in abundance outside the window, staff, family and friends watched Lexi graduate. During her six-year tenure at Latham Centers,…
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