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Dianna Garzón

I attended Lane Tech High School where I received generalized support from peers and counselors. However, this did not eliminate…

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David Ramirez

Daley College student David Ramirez leads a busy life. In addition to his full-time studies in science, he is deeply…

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Maybelle Sanchez

The community that Star Scholar Maybelle Sanchez found at Wright College helped her realize what she wanted from a four-year…

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David Lopez

Civil engineering student, Student Government Association president, Creative Arts Club founder, 2023 Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureate, and now,…

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Samira Ali

I’ve always wanted to become a doctor. That’s been my end goal for as long as I can remember, but…

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Oscar Nevarez

Harold Washington College student Oscar Nevarez loves to help people. His empathy for others has helped Oscar thrive at Harold…

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Cristian Villalobos

Cristian Villalobos loved his high school experience at Carver Military Academy. He had a great GPA, was involved in extracurriculars,…

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Elaina N. Frieson

Elaina N. Frieson is very candid about what it’s like to balance being a parent and a student. The Kennedy-King College…

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