Pleasanton couple's dog a winning wiener

"In the seven years they have been together, Patrick Major has seen Sammy Davis transform from a playful pet to one of the fastest dachshund racers in the state. Even though he stands only about 6 inches tall, Sammy can pump his stubby little legs and leap through the air to catch Frisbees nearly as big as he is. And, this pooch was a doggie pinup in the International Disc Dog calendar three years running." Read More Here

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Chess Scores

Posted on March 14th, 2010

Hayward Youth Academy
Chess Club Member
Group 1

  • Brandon
  • Lesly
  • Johny
  • Shiva
  • Alfred
  • Eliseo
  • Joshua
  • Samantha
  • Stori
  • Payal
  • Liam
  • Esmeralda

Hayward Youth Academy
Chess Club Members
Group 2

  • Ray
  • Byron
  • Maria
  • D’Shawn
  • Hugo
  • Joshua
  • Jaime
  • Fernanda
  • Julio
  • Victor
  • Samantha
  • Keioni
  • Sonny
  • Enrique
  • Joquiil
  • Justin

Scrabble Scores

Posted on March 14th, 2010
  • Wendy’s World   45
  • Goof Balls            45
  • ChessMasters     50

About Us

Our Focus…

We are encouraged by the demand for afterschool chess in Marin County. We continue our chess program at San Jose Middle School in Novato for 2011-12 academic calendar.

Developing the independent learner is our focus, and the HYA mission.

Our History…

In 2005, HYA realized a need for greater college access for 1st generation college bound students in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Our partnership with Saint Mary’s College of California supports annual college visits for 1200 students.

HYA events allow students a tour of the college campus,  meetings with college mentors, attend a WCC sporting event, and provide college discussions on the value of dedication to work principles.

HYA supported 1100 AVID student visits to Saint Mary’s College (from the Tracy, Hayward and Novato)

Maintaining our HYA events in the  East Bay

Expanding our afterschool enrichment operations into Novato and Marin County is our goal for 2012.

Our Future…

Expanding HYA Chess & Enrichment Programs in Novato, Marin County, USA

Develop our HYA_Sammy Davis/Patrick Major Animal Therapy Program http://meetsammydavis.com/

Expand our 501(c)3 non-profit community partners

Expand our corporate donors and donation for 2012

HYA_”OZone” Youth Baseketball Night (Feb 2012)

HYA_San Jose Middle School (Novato) Chess Club Tournament (March 2012)

HYA_Miles McAfee Youth Day for Education (May 2012)

HYA_CILSA Day at Saint Mary’s College  (September 2012)

"O"Zone Nights for Youth

***HYA corporate partners in 2011-12:

Martin Land Company, Hayward

Pontes Financial Group, San Ramon

SportsClips Haircuts, Pleasant Hill and Clayton

Michael Crockett ’83

Rotary Club of Novato Sunrise

Charles Schwab Charitable Trust

Brendan Moylan

Rob Morris Photography

Rick Rodriquez Real Estate

Omar”Ozone” Samhan

Gabriel-Roche

Rotary Club Novato Sunrise

Bay Area Cool Kids

Rishwain & Rishwain,  A Professional Law Corporation

Marin Brewing Company

Moylan’s Brewery & Restaurant

***Platinum Level Corporate Donors of $1,000.00 in 2011-12. (Sponsors 100 youth  for a college tour, provides dining with college students, attend a  D-I college game & participate in an educational program at Saint Mary’s College of California)