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Graduate Spotlight

List of 20 news stories.

  • Forging a Path to Law

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

    Pursuing a Love of Art in London

    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.
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  • An Alumna’s Story: Pursuing the Craft of Acting

    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.”
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    Next Stop, Westover

    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.
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  • Next Stop, Spelman

    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.
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  • A Graduate Pursues Her Creative Passion

    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.
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  • Yealie at Quinnipiac University.

    Graduate Spotlight: Yealie Ulaba-Samura ’18

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

    Can one person impact the world? Timothy Mentor ’12 certainly thinks so. “I’ve always wanted to create change,” he says.
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  • Sofia on her high school graduation day at Peddie.

    Next Stop, Oberlin

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

    As she gets ready for graduation, Sophie reflects back on her journey and all she wants to accomplish in high school.
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  • Pursuing a Love of Science

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

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

    Making Her Mark in Washington, D.C.

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

    Next Stop: Morehouse

    Mark Abreu ’18 will be heading to Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia this coming fall.
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  • Team Spotlight: Tara Eagan ’12

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

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

  • Graduate Reflects on Her Journey to Princeton

    When Tanéyah Jolly ’16 came to Harlem Academy in the fifth grade, she embraced our rigorous curriculum and pushed herself to excel.
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  • Alumna Maya Scriven is Making Her Mark

    As a freshman at Ithaca College, Maya Scriven ’16 is determined to use her creativity to amplify people’s voices – including her own.
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  • A Young Change Agent Makes Her Mark

    Harlem Academy alumna Madisyn Cunningham ’19 has always been a leader who stands up for what she believes in.
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  • Pursuing Science at Carnegie Mellon

    Alumnus Miles Williams ’16 embraced leadership during his four years at Lawrenceville: captain of the rock climbing team, captain and co-president of the Quiz Bowl team, editor of the school magazine. 
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