Graduate Spotlight

Congratulations, Class of 2025!

6/18/2025

We close the school's 21st year with immense pride in the students from the Class of 2025, who celebrated their graduation yesterday. They have been outstanding role models for younger students and lived the School Creed in inspiring ways. I have no doubt that they will take all they’ve learned to succeed at the top secondary schools they have chosen to attend.

Next Stop, UPenn

6/12/2025

Ask Riverdale senior Micaela Gonzalez '21 what is most important to her, and she’ll say service. “I’ve always had a passion for giving back to my community.” It’s the reason she will study nursing when she heads to University of Pennsylvania this fall.

Next Stop, Deerfield

5/29/2025

Eighth grader Rabi ’25 was on his way to school when he found out that he’d been accepted to Deerfield Academy. He immediately called his mother to tell her the good news.

Alumni Panelists Share Their Wisdom

4/14/2025

Earlier this year, we held an event to help guide young alumni on their career paths. On Monday, we had the pleasure of turning the tables and welcoming a panel of alumni to share their wisdom with current students and their families.

Forging a Path to Law

2/5/2025

Toluwanimi “Tolu” Onanuga ’18, a junior at SUNY Albany, plans to attend law school after college, and he is determined to set himself up for success.

Lisa Lushtak '20 presenting one of the works from her school portfolio.

Pursuing a Love of Art in London

1/24/2025

Our alumni venture all over the country for college. They head north to Dartmouth, south to Morehouse and Spelman, and west to Northwestern and even Stanford. However, no one has set their sights so far east that they crossed the Atlantic until Lisa Lushtak '20 enrolled at University College London (UCL) this past fall.

An Alumna’s Story: Pursuing the Craft of Acting

10/16/2024

MisaLove Smith ’17, a senior at Purchase College who is pursuing a bachelor of fine arts in acting, discovered her love of the craft at Harlem Academy – and it all started with Shakespeare and a love of reading. “I would read three books at a time,” she recalls. Teachers pushed MisaLove and her classmates to delve into texts, dissect authors' choices, interpret meanings, and back up their analyses. A class discussion of A Midsummer Night's Dream in sixth grade lit a spark. “It made me want to master Shakespeare.”

Kaytin performing in the middle school's rendition of

Next Stop, Westover

7/25/2024

Recently, we shared news about where our older alumni are headed to college and Drew's journey to Spelman, the #1 HBCU in the country! Today, we want to highlight the high school selections of our newest class of graduates and share a window into another thoughtful approach to a key transition moment.

Next Stop, Spelman

7/12/2024

When Drew Roberts ’20 applied to several historically black colleges and universities, Spelman was at the top of her list. “I’m beyond excited that I was accepted,” she says. “Spelman is one of the top HBCUs. It’s very competitive and the students are extremely hardworking women.” U.S. News & World report agrees, ranking Spelman College as the No. 1 HBCU in the nation.

A Graduate Pursues Her Creative Passion

3/14/2024

As an avid photographer, Marianna “Mari” Lee ’20, a senior at Miss Porter’s, was thrilled when she received a Hill Arts Foundation fellowship last summer.

Graduate Spotlight: Yealie Ulaba-Samura ’18

1/10/2024

When Yealie Ulaba-Samura ’18 envisions her future career, she sees an intersection between people and politics.

A Catalyst for Change

10/30/2023

Can one person impact the world? Timothy Mentor ’12 certainly thinks so. “I’ve always wanted to create change,” he says.

Sofia on her high school graduation day at Peddie.

Next Stop, Oberlin

8/15/2023

When the time came to consider colleges, Sofia Caballero ’19 wanted an academic atmosphere where competition was balanced by a supportive community.

Next Stop, Dalton

5/18/2023

As she gets ready for graduation, Sophie reflects back on her journey and all she wants to accomplish in high school.

Pursuing a Love of Science

1/19/2023

Alexandria Brown ’14 is thrilled to finally put her passion for science into practice.

Jade Morton-Alexander ’16, a rising junior at Tufts University, participated in a biomedical research program at New York University School of Medicine.

How Did Alumni Spend the Summer?

8/18/2022

During summer breaks, you’ll find many of our graduates giving back to their communities, learning new skills, and preparing for the future.

Making Her Mark in Washington, D.C.

7/15/2022

We caught up with Kennedy Murray ’16, a senior at George Washington University, to find out how college life is going in our nation’s capital.

Mark Abreu '18 with Morehouse College Dean of Students Kevin Booker

Next Stop: Morehouse

6/9/2022

Mark Abreu ’18 will be heading to Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia this coming fall.

Team Spotlight: Tara Eagan ’12

5/12/2022

We’re always happy when alumni come back to visit and volunteer. Now, we are especially thrilled that Tara Eagan ’12...

Alumni Make the Most of Summer

8/25/2021

One of Harlem Academy’s community pillars is initiative, and our alumni continue to live this principle long after graduation.

Graduate Spotlight

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