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The start of the class featured each student giving an introductory speech to practice what they learned about public speaking at a previous class. At left, Braden Evens has a happy reaction to Ariel Cortijos’ announcement they will be playing a basketball game during his speech.
- James Neiss | Staff photographer

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Willie Price runs a mentor program for young men at Hyde Park Elementary called “From Boys to Men.” Here they play a game of Jeopardy for prizes. For more on the program, visit our website - www.niagara-gazette.com.

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Sixth-grader James Howard III, 11, couldn’t believe he just missed out on first place for a word puzzle on dental hygiene, the topic of the day. He was all smiles after receiving his second place prizes, though.

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At the end of the after school class Willie Price gets a high-five.

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Willie Price runs a mentor program for young men at Hyde Park Elementary called “From Boys to Men.”
- JAMES NEISS / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
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230209 From Boys to Men 1.jpg
The start of the class featured each student giving an introductory speech to practice what they learned about public speaking at a previous class. At left, Braden Evens has a happy reaction to Ariel Cortijos’ announcement they will be playing a basketball game during his speech.
- James Neiss | Staff photographer
230209 From Boys to Men 4.jpg
Willie Price runs a mentor program for young men at Hyde Park Elementary called “From Boys to Men.” Here they play a game of Jeopardy for prizes. For more on the program, visit our website - www.niagara-gazette.com.
230209 From Boys to Men 3.jpg
Sixth-grader James Howard III, 11, couldn’t believe he just missed out on first place for a word puzzle on dental hygiene, the topic of the day. He was all smiles after receiving his second place prizes, though.
230209 From Boys to Men 2.jpg
At the end of the after school class Willie Price gets a high-five.