STUDENTS | July 1, 2020
Ava’s Big Finish
While many adults might not know what terraforming means, recent Prescott Elementary graduate Ava M. spent much of eighth grade learning all about it.
STUDENTS | June 27, 2020
Syncopated Success
New to Chicago, senior Lola decided to dive into the history of jazz to learn more about Chicago and the impact jazz had on the music world.
STUDENTS | June 24, 2020
Heart and Soul
Rising 7th grader Avery discovered the magic of the popular show Soul Train leading her to uncover how the trailblazing show broke barriers.
STUDENTS | June 23, 2020
Words of Empowerment
When writing a letter to her state representative advocating for gender equality, student Britney Q. wasn’t only thinking about her own needs.
STUDENTS | June 19, 2020
Meet Allie
Since fourth grade, Whitney Young graduate, Allie Swain, has known exactly the steps she needed to take to grow as a student and achieve her goals.
STUDENTS | June 18, 2020
Meet Olivia and Tiffany
Graduates Olivia and Tiffany found activities that reflected their diverse interests and fostered their passions at Von Steuben High School.
STUDENTS | June 17, 2020
Meet Jada
Graduate Jada Miles, will take valuable skills for success she learned at Austin College and Career Academy when she heads to college next year.
STUDENTS | June 16, 2020
Meet Rysa and Fama
Two Uplift HS graduates headed to college next year are determined to create positive change for the communities that inspired them.
STUDENTS | June 15, 2020
Meet Caleb
Caleb is a natural at forging a path of success for himself. His time at Whitney Young prepared him to keep excelling as he heads to Yale next year.
STUDENTS | June 13, 2020
Meet Charisma, Ernest, and Mariam
Three Crane Medical Prep Seniors Eager to Pursue STEM Careers Mariam Pedro remembers sitting by herself and reading a book on her first day of high […]
STUDENTS | June 11, 2020
Meet Kayla and Maia
Kayla and Maia fostered their leadership skills at Brooks HS, preparing them for bright futures in college.
STUDENTS | June 10, 2020
Meet Tri
Social justice advocate and future CPS alumni, Tri Ho, built a community and left a lasting impression on Taft HS and the city of Chicago.