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Pete's Reading Club

Ohio's College Advantage 529

Pete's Reading Club, sponsored by Ohio’s 529 College Advantage, is an incentive-based program designed to inspire children to read for enjoyment, along with an affordable option to attend YSU basketball games.

  • Your school keeps track and determines the reading requirements for students to complete (number of pages, minutes, or books read)
  • Schedule your appearance for your group
  • Schools receive Pete’s Reading Club bookmarks
  • Reading Club members who reach their goal receive one FREE general admission ticket to a YSU basketball game for the 2025-26 season
  • School game dates must be selected by October 2025

Ticket Options

  • All paid tickets will be $7 each

How It Works

  • Sign up your school, organization or other group
  • Determine your group’s reading requirements
  • Determine a date for a mascot and/or student-athlete appearance
  • Determine a game date for your group and their families to attend, based on availability (Basketball schedules will be finalized around September 2025)
  • Send each participant home with an order form for discounted tickets for families

For more information about Pete's Reading Club, contact John Vargo at 330-941-2392 or jwvargo@ysu.edu.

2024-25 Participants

West Boulevard Elementary; EJ Blott Elementary; HC Mines Elementary; Hilltop Elementary; Campbell Elementary; St. John Paul II Elementary; Niles Primary; McKinley (Lisbon) Elementary; Wee Care Day Care; Chaney Middle School; Robinwood Lane Elementary; Maplewood Elementary; BL Miller Elementary (Success After Six); St. Christine School; East Middle School; Crestview Elementary; Jackson-Milton Elementary; United Local Elementary; Austintown Elementary; Artman Elementary; Niles Preparatory Academy; Roosevelt Elementary; Western Reserve Elementary

Pete's Reading Club - McKinley Elementary

Pete's Reading Club - St. Christine