Category: Early College
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Megan Simmons
Megan Simmons chose to attend Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy because of its rigorous academics and the possibility of earning college credits in high school. High achieving and focused, Megan was ready for a challenge. Her sisters, Morgan and Michelle, were right there with her. What initially interested her about the Early College program was…
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Morgan Simmons
Originally set on attending another CPS high school, Morgan Simmons decided that Goode would be the best fit her – and the bonus would be that she would be in classes with her sisters Michelle and Megan (they are triplets). As a high achieving student, the challenging academics and Early College program at Goode were…
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Michelle Simmons
Michelle Simmons has gotten an early start on a tech career. As part of the Early College program at Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy and Daley College, Michelle has earned an Associate Degree in Computer Science while still in high school. This fall, she heads to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIEU) to continue her studies…
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Terrence Franks
Terrence Franks is not only a soon-to-be Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy graduate, he is about to earn his Associate Degree in Computer Science at Daley College. This fall, Terrence is on his way to Georgetown University with a full scholarship to pay his tuition, room, and board. Terrence was initially intrigued by Goode’s excellent…
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Alyse Moore
Alyse Moore has always been a high-achiever – she specifically chose to attend Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy because of its strong academics and Early College program with Daley College. Now, she is one of only two students in the CPS graduating class of 2020 to have completed her Associate of Science in Computer Science…
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Arianna Johnson
When Arianna Johnson heard about the Early College program from students who were already a part of it, she knew she wanted to be a part of it. It would be a challenge for her mom to pay college tuition for both her and her twin sister, and this would let her get college credits…
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Naomi Esquivel
Naomi Esquivel always knew she had a passion for helping animals, but it wasn’t until a microbiology class at Malcolm X College that she saw more science-focused career possibilities. She decided she wanted to be a veterinarian, and to be able to make a difference. Born and raised in Little Village, Naomi graduated from Instituto…
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Juan Guerrero
Red giant, exoplanet, and supernova might not be typical vocabulary for most college students, but for Harold Washington College student and future astrophysicist Juan Guerrero, these are just part of his every day. As a child, Juan always dreamed of having a job where he could learn about outer space. As he got older, his…
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Nicole Gould
Nicole Gould always pictured herself working with young people, and has happily found her professional home at City Colleges as a college advisor, primarily for Star Scholars. Nicole is from Chicago, but after she graduated from Hyde Park Career Academy, she went on to earn her BA in criminal justice at Jackson State, an Historically…
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Imani Excellent
Imani Excellent is true to her name. The ambitious 18 year old Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy student graduated with an associate degree in computer science from Daley College in May of 2019, and just a month later earned her high school diploma. Just a day before her high school graduation, Imani started at JPMorgan…