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Success Stories of AHC program participants
Teen Wins Numerous Awards, Including College Scholarship
Hiba, a senior at Washinton-Lee High School, has participated in AHC's teen programs since she entered high school. Hiba's family came from the Sudan in 1990, and she was born in the U.S. that same year. Hiba's hard work has won her a number of awards, including a prestigious four-year scholarship to Grinnell College, a highly regarded school in Iowa, through the Posse program. During the summer between her junior and senior year, Hiba participated in Leadership Arlington and also served as an International Youth Ambassador for the People to People program.
Teen Never Gives Up
Henry, a freshman at Wakefield High School, not only participates in AHC’s teen programs, but also volunteers in the After-School Programs where he serves as a role model for the younger children. Although he sometimes struggles academically, he works hard and recently earned a 3.4 grade point average (GPA). His motto is never give up. “His participation in the AHC programs have helped make him feel like he has a purpose here,” says Jennifer Cavaliere, Assistant Director, Resident Services. “He now shows a lot of self-confidence, which is wonderful.”
From War-Torn Sudan to Writing Program
Kadijatu, a sophomore at Washington-Lee High School, came to the U.S. as a refugee from war-torn Sierra Leone. Kadijatu maintains a 3.0 grade point average at Washington-Lee, runs track, and participates in AHC’s Youth Alliance and Teen Tutoring programs. Most recently she participated in the AHC Writing Workshop at Harvey Hall. As a result, she was invited to participate in a weekend writing retreat in Williamsburg, and also visited the College of William and Mary.
College Visits Help Teen Plan Ahead
Maria, a junior in high school, recently emigrated from El Salvador. In addition to maintaining a 4.0 GPA, she is also holding down a part-time job, and taking English classes two nights a week through an AHC program. Because she experienced first hand the hardship of living in a small town with no nearby medical care, she is striving to become a doctor “to help people who are less fortunate.” Thanks to AHC’s college planning program, Maria has already visited several local colleges.