Laura Bonano
Social Work
Laura intends to pursue her master of social work. She hopes to become the director of a facility that serves victims of domestic violence.
Like most parents, Laura’s wanted more for their daughter than they had for themselves. They instilled in her the desire for an education, and her classes confirmed her drive to succeed. Even further, Laura hopes to help other women succeed. “I always thought one person couldn’t make a difference,” she says. “I discovered that one person can make all the difference.”
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After graduating, Cicely will pursue a master’s degree at IUPUI in Public Health Policy and Management. She hopes to work as a liaison between insurance companies and local hospitals.
Cicely knows first-hand that life should not be taken for granted: She’s a cancer patient. But she is much more than that — Cicely will be the first in her family to graduate from college. She dreams of completing school and going on to a prosperous career in public health.
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Alison works toward becoming an elementary school art teacher. “I want to open up the world of art and culture to students. … The world of art is endless!”
“I love Indiana University,” she says. But as with many students, paying for four years at a major university is a major challenge. Her 4.0 GPA for her first year illustrates her dedication, and scholarships help pave the way.
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Tiffany Swartzentruber
Dietetics
"After graduation, I will participate in a 900-hour internship in a hospital. After the internship, I want to move back home, close to my family, and get my career started working in a local hospital."
Tiffany has worked most of her way through college. Her hard work, dedication, and a desire to help people in her hometown give shape to her future and to Indiana's. As a dietician, she'll have the opportunity to teach people how to lead heathier, longer lives.
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Brooke Engledow
Microbiology
Brooke wants to apply to medical school after graduation.
"I am the first in my immediate family to attend a university," says Brooke. "I never want to stop my education. This is one of the biggest reasons why I've decided to apply to medical school and eventually become an MD. I know that even after becoming a doctor, I'll still be required to take more classes
and expand my knowledge, for medicine is an ever-evolving science."
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Keely Ann Griggs
Journalism
She will be the first in her family to graduate from college, and that has been her primary goal.
Keely Griggs works her way through school. Though she isn't sure what she will do after graduation, she feels that a young woman rich in spirit and determination can find a way. With writing and photographic journalism skills, her possible paths are numerous and bright.
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Latricia Yvette Jones
Business Accounting and Operations Management
Latricia works toward her bachelor's degree in Business with a specific idea in mind: an accounting position at a medical manufacturing company.
The first in her family to attend college, Latricia pays for her higher education with the help of scholarships and part-time work. After her bachelor's degree and obtaining full-time employment, she intends to go on for a master's degree in business administration.
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Lynndi Lockenour
Journalism and Gender Studies
Lynndi hopes to become "a solid, compassionate, inquisitive journalist ... and eventually an editor."
Lynndi was the Opinions editor for her high school newspaper. During that experience, she discovered that her calling was journalism. With a special interest in women's issues, Lynndi intends to combine the two fields of journalism and gender studies in her work.
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Jazmine Sade Long
Criminal Justice
Jazmine aims for law school. She hopes to find an internship where she will learn the practical applications of law. Eventually, she wants to be a prosecuting attorney, and has hopes of working for the Central Intelligence Agency.
Jazmine’s mother passed away recently, leaving Jazmine the sole responsibility of providing for herself as well as finding a way to acquire a college education. Jazmine, with the help of family, sets her goals high, for she believes in the power of determination to carry her through.
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Christie plans to work in the field of medicine as a physician's assistant.
Christie’s father was permanently injured in a farm machine accident. While she watched him face his disabilities, Christie learned of the obstacles involved as well as the courage required to overcome them. By working in medicine, Christie hopes to offer some of the compassion and understanding she learned from her father to people faced with similar challenges.
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Tenia Sheppard
Early Childhood Education
Tenia wants to teach elementary school, particularly kindergarten and first grade. "I want to make it possible for children to learn and succeed."
At Broad Ripple High School, Tenia ranked third among approximately 275 graduates. She captained her basketball and track teams until her senior year and then served as president of the Key Club. Tenia won a Presidential Freedom Award from the Corporation for National and Community Service, and she has been named to the National Achievers Society. Despite her many achievements, she says, “If not for the financial assistance offered today, I don’t believe I’d be in college.”
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Elizabeth works her way through school, seeking a degree in social work with minors in criminal justice and Spanish. She intends to go to law school, specializing in immigration law.
Elizabeth comes from a large family. She feels that her accomplishments will prove to her younger siblings, nieces, and nephews that anything is possible with determination and an education. In addition to her studies, Elizabeth has served as vice president of the Latinos Unidos organization at IU Bloomington, and as a mentor for Women in Action program to help aspiring high school women transit to college.
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