Kane Kyer

Kane, 18, is a recent graduate of the Academy of Science and Design (ASD) in Nashua, and is enrolled in the Class of 2026 at the excellent Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Kane has been an enrolled member of the PAL Youth Safe Haven on Ash St. throughout high school. He first came to PAL as a high school freshman interested in the PAL Boxing Club, where he continues to train today on the top floor of the Youth Safe Haven.

Kane’s school, the ASD, requires students to perform 150 hours of community service during high school. Despite finishing his 150 hours before the end of his sophomore year, Kane went on to perform hundreds of additional hours. After originally joining the mentoring program to receive mentoring services, he eventually became a mentor to younger PAL kids who share his interests in cooking and STEM learning.

Although Kane possesses many leadership qualities, PAL Youth Safe Haven Program Coordinator Jaela Solis says that his “standout quality is his kindness. He is not only remarkably kind in his dealings with others, but he’s also observant and insightful about ways everyone at PAL can exhibit more and better kindness to one another.” Solis says that Kane is also a great role model for avoiding substance use. Kane puts it this way: “Your body is a temple, so you can’t put drugs and poisons into it and expect it to turn out well for you.”

Everyone at PAL is thrilled about Kane continuing his education at WPI, looks forward to the many contributions he’ll make to his community, the country, and the world, and is proud to have been part of his path to success.