American Sugar Refining Supports Yonkers Youth Onboard Education
BEACON, NY — Students from Yonkers will take part in Hudson River Sloop Clearwater’s award-winning “Sailing Classroom” and dockside environmental programs this October, thanks to support from American Sugar Refining. The education programs are provided in collaboration with Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE) and will take place during the week of October 21. During that week, Yonkers high school students will sail onboard the sloop Clearwater, and a day of shore programming will be provided for Yonkers middle school students.
The centerpiece of Clearwater’s education program is its Sailing Classroom where educational programs are provided from the deck of a traditional sailing ship, providing a uniquely powerful platform for students to learn about the Hudson River’s natural wonders and cultural significance. For many, this is their introduction to the Hudson River and environmental education which can forge a connection with nature to last a lifetime.
“American Sugar is committed to conducting business in a manner that is environmentally responsible and we have been good stewards locally in Yonkers concerning the beautiful Hudson River,” stated Bob Jandovitz, Regional HR Manager American Sugar Refining. “We are extremely excited to partner with both Clearwater and YPIE to bring creative environmental programs to both high school and middle school students in Yonkers.”
WHAT: Yonkers high school- and middle school-aged youth will take part in Clearwater’s award-winning environmental programs onboard the sloop and through shore programs.
WHEN: Monday, October 21; 9:00AM – 2:00PM; shore programs on the sloop and at the dock.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, October 22, 23, and 24; sails twice per day from 9:00AM -12:00PM, and from 1:00PM – 3:30PM
WHERE: Shore programs will take place at Yonkers Recreation Pier. Sails onboard the sloop Clearwater will leave from and return to Yonkers Recreation Pier.
VISUALS: Under sail onboard replica vessel sloop Clearwater and on shore, students will participate in hands-on inquiry-based learning activities. On the sloop, students will join the call for “all hands to the halyards” to help raise the sails, take turns at the tiller to navigate the boat, examine river life, perform water quality tests, and study plankton and other invertebrate life under field magnification. Sails also include music and sing-a-longs with the crew. To coordinate joining a sail, press should contact Julia Church, Clearwater Communications Manager, at (845) 265 8080, x7112, or Commun@Clearwater.org.
Clearwater recognizes American Sugar’s contribution to educating the environmental stewards of tomorrow and is grateful for their generous support of Clearwater’s educational programs. In addition, Clearwater extends its great thanks to Yonkers Partners in Education for their vital partnership and support for this collaboration.
Clearwater’s Corporate Sponsors help Hudson River Sloop Clearwater deliver its award-winning environmental education programs and many quality programs and events to the community. Corporate Sponsorship is made up of select small and large businesses that share a vision and passion for the Hudson River, and for inspiring, educating, and activating the next generation of environmental leaders.
For more information about Clearwater’s Corporate Sponsorship program, visit www.clearwater.org/membership/corporate-membership, or contact Suzanne Smith, Corporate Sponsorship Coordinator, at Sponsors@Clearwater.org, or (845) 265-8080, x7161.
American Sugar Refining, Inc. and its ASR Group of companies have more than 150 years of experience taking sugar cane from the field to the table. They are the largest vertically integrated cane sugar refiner in the world. Their nine refineries are found in five countries across the globe and collectively can produce more than six million tonnes of sugar. ASR also owns and operates sugar mills in the United States, Mexico and Belize. As an expert in raw sugar procurement, their reach spans more than 40 countries. ASR sells branded and private label sugars, sweeteners and syrups in the Americas, Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia. American Sugar Refining has a refinery located in Yonkers, New York. For more information, visit http://www.asr-group.com .
Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE) is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) local education fund (LEF) focused on building a district-wide culture that promotes academic achievement and results in an increased number of Yonkers Public School students who complete a post-secondary education. Since its launch in 2007, YPIE has helped to systematically transform the way administrators, teachers and students in the district approach post-secondary planning. YPIE has become a recognized model for helping thousands of low-income high school students fulfill the dream of a higher education. In partnership with the public and private sectors, YPIE strives to ensure that all children who attend the Yonkers Public Schools have the tools, support and guidance needed to complete a post-secondary program.
