Sean Flynn
When Sean Flynn first stepped through the doors of Olive-Harvey College, it wasn’t to earn a college degree—it was to take high school equivalency classes to prepare for the GED.
De’Anna Stamps was looking for a classic college experience. By getting involved at Kennedy-King College, she was able to turn that dream into a reality.
After graduating from Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy, De’Anna took advantage of the Star Scholarship to continue her education at Kennedy-King at no cost. Beyond her academics as a business and economics student, she joined various student organizations, including the Student Government Association, where she served as secretary, and the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
De’Anna earned her associate degree in the spring of 2025 and, around the same time, also received the Luminary Award due to her significant contributions to Kennedy-King. Next, she plans to transfer to a four-year school to earn a bachelor’s degree.
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