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Ánimo Jackie Robinson Graduate Alexis Vasquez Means Business
Alexis Vasquez, a 2022 graduate from Ánimo Jackie Robinson Charter High School, plans to attend the University of California, Berkeley, who plans to enroll in the school’s business program as part of his goal of owning a business. He is part of the cohort of interviewed seniors from Green Dot Public Schools California, who shared their college plans and high school experience.
Ánimo South LA Senior Ready for Leadership and New Beginnings at UC San Diego
Before the start of summer, we interviewed a group of graduating seniors on their plans after high school and their high school experience. Meet Tayshaun Kelly, Ánimo South L.A. Charter High School class of 2022 graduate, who has plans to attend California State University Dominguez Hills and major in computer science.
Read More >>Over 1,800 graduates received congratulations and support
Over 1,800 note cards were forwarded to the 2022 Green Dot Public School graduates in the California and Tennessee region as part of the Dear Green Dot Graduate initiative, which is in its second year. The graduates received encouragement and support from Green Dot staff, business, and community leaders as they took their steps towards…
Read More >>Ánimo South LA Alumni Tayshaun Kelly’s Commitment to Computer Science
Before the start of summer, we interviewed a group of graduating seniors on their plans after high school and their high school experience. Meet Tayshaun Kelly, Ánimo South L.A. Charter High School class of 2022 graduate, who has plans to attend California State University Dominguez Hills and major in computer science.
Read More >>Students, boosters interact at Texas Friend-Raiser event
Four students from Martin Luther King Middle School in Beaumont, Texas were the main focus at the first Friend-Raiser event with Green Dot Public Schools where community business and civic leaders, gathered to learn about the work underway at this turnaround school. The event was hosted by Green Dot Southeast Texas board member, Heather Petkovsek…
Read More >>Senior Spotlight: Meet Rocio Zapata, Ánimo Jackie Robinson Alumna
Just before the start of summer, we interviewed a group of graduating seniors on their plans after graduation. Meet Rocio Zapata, a class of 2022 Ánimo Jackie Robinson Charter High School, who has plans to attend college in East Los Angeles College.
Read More >>Top students Scales and Jeffries share experiences at Hillcrest HS
Leelah Scales, Valedictorian Leelah Scales, Valedictorian at Hillcrest High School, considers earning the achievement as the Class of 2022’s top student as a tribute to her family. “It’s not about the grades, it was about making my family proud,” said the future orthodontist minutes before addressing her fellow classmates and receiving her diploma. Scales explained…
Read More >>Bluff City Salutatorian has been focused on owning her own business since sixth grade
Ever since she arrived at Wooddale Middle School in Memphis seven years ago, Marlen Martinez had a single goal in mind: to become a business owner. “My plan is to major in business management because I want to open my own nail shop,” said Martinez. “Once I get my license, I want to go into…
Read More >>Ánimo Leadership Senior is awarded Rams’ Kenny Washington Memorial Scholarship
Jose Velazquez, a recent graduate of Ánimo Leadership, will be able to pursue higher education in Computer Sciences after being awarded the Kenny Washington Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the Los Angeles Rams and the Fulfillment Fund. Velazquez was elated when the team reached out to him to let him know the news, which will help…
Read More >>Bluff City High School Valedictorian Encouraged by Dear Green Dot Graduate Campaign
Ánimo Leadership Charter High School and Ánimo Inglewood Charter High School have upheld a sports partnership for over 10 years.
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