As a Jeter's Leader, you establish a life long commitment to the service and work of the program. After graduation from the Jeter's Leaders program, students bridge over to the Alumni Component. The Alumni Program was created to strengthen the impact of the Jeter's Leaders mission, to service students through scholarship and support while in college, to offer an encouraging networking system to ensure former Jeter's Leaders succeed, and to provide alumni with the ability to act as role models to their peers and younger youth after high school. Recently two alumni, Alejandro Munoz, Class of 2005 and Mickheila Jasmin, Class of 2006, were asked to speak on behalf of Derek Jeter at the graduation ceremonies for Middle Schools PS 310 and PS 157 in New York City. The Leaders were both asked to reflect on their experiences as a Jeter's Leader.

"When asked to speak to the students of PS 310 at their middle school graduation," said JL Alumni Alejandro Munoz, "I realized that being involved in my community meant so much more than just being a role model. It also meant that we have to be there for the youth during times of hardship and especially during times of joy. I was proud to give the graduating Class of 2007 some words of encouragement and advice but most of all, my support. Now as an alumnus, I am proud to still be an active part of the Jeter's Leaders program. This is a true testament that our commitment to our communities is never ending. It is important to let our upcoming generations know that they are an important part of our future. They need to know that they have people who want them to prosper and fulfill their dreams and aspirations. It is great to know that we can make a positive impact in a child's life."

Mickheila Jasmin commented, "I began my speech by confessing that my high school graduation was only last year and I was not quite sure as to what inspiration I could give. My message was: 'I am not famous or rich, but I am a Jeter's Leader and there is much to say about where I am in reference to where I am from.' I implored the graduates to see this as a time to take accountability for their future. I told them that one of the biggest mistakes one can make is to let someone else dictate how one should lead their life. In order to do so, I gave them examples where I was forced to direct my future in regards to peers who may not be following the proper paths and individuals who doubted my capabilities. With the love and encouragement of my family, I was able to prevail above the discouraging comments of my high school guidance counselor who advised that I look into "more reasonable" choices other than Princeton and went on to pull out the Community College guide instead. I wanted to make sure that the graduates were able to learn from my experiences and never allow someone else to limit them to the abilities expected of them, rather than those extraordinary capabilities they possessed."

The Alumni spoke from their hearts and shared touching stories that each group could relate to. Both graduations were held at Lehman College in the Bronx. All graduates were presented with the Derek Jeter All Star Manual as a gift from the Turn 2 Foundation.

Currently, Alejandro Munoz is a junior at John Jay College for Criminal Justice in Manhattan. Mickheila Jasmin presently attends Princeton University and is in her second year.