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Derron Strickland

After four years in the Air Force, Derron was returning to school, and, upon the recommendation of advisors at Chicago…

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Douglas Graves

Douglas Graves traveled across the country and across the world as he served in the U.S. Marine Corps for eight…

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David Shore

“I never graduated high school and ended up joining the Marines,” Shore said. “After my four year enlistment, I mostly…

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Dennis Wells

After Dennis Wells graduated from Chicago Vocational High School, he headed to Kennedy-King College, where he starred on the gridiron.…

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Joe Tischina

As thankful as we are for Joe Tischina’s service to our country as a U.S. Marine, he’s just as thankful…

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John Rodriguez

When the company laid off most of their employees, John thought going back to school and getting a degree would…

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Valorie Fraction

She started taking classes at Olive-Harvey College in the fall of 2017, working her way through the prerequisites she will…

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Burton Washington

Burton Washington loves to help other students see and meet their potential – that might be why he’s enjoying his…

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Shamika White

Shamika White graduated from Hyde Park Academy in 2000 and shortly thereafter joined the U.S. Navy. Working for both the…

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Maria Gardea

Navy veteran Maria Gardea traveled to many far-flung places in her armed services career, managing logistics and purchasing for the…

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