AMY
Graduated: Greeley Central High School
College: University of Northern Colorado
Career Goal: Speech Therapy
During the holiday season of her senior year in high school, Amy's father was in a severe car accident that left him paralyzed and the family in financial difficulty. Despite the difficult times she has been through, her positive attitude and optimistic outlook are an inspiration. In college, Amy is proud of her ability to live on her own and do well. She recognizes the importance of the guidance and support provided by Greenhouse Scholars and her Mentor. Amy plans to combine her interest in working with youth with her dedication to pursuing a career in speech therapy.
Graduated: Greeley Central High School
College: University of Northern Colorado
Career Goal: Speech Therapy
During the holiday season of her senior year in high school, Amy's father was in a severe car accident that left him paralyzed and the family in financial difficulty. Despite the difficult times she has been through, her positive attitude and optimistic outlook are an inspiration. In college, Amy is proud of her ability to live on her own and do well. She recognizes the importance of the guidance and support provided by Greenhouse Scholars and her Mentor. Amy plans to combine her interest in working with youth with her dedication to pursuing a career in speech therapy.
AN
Graduated: Hinkley High School
College: Colorado College
Career Goal: Osteopathic Medicine
Throughout her life, An has tried to learn through both education and volunteer work. In high school, she learned about other cultures and hardships facing people around the world by volunteering to help land-mine victims in Africa. She says, "knowledge is the most powerful tool anyone can have for success." An is determined to be the best person she can be. At Colorado College, An is once again rising to the challenge and excelling. In addition to her academic pursuits, An volunteers with the Family Literacy Project, which helps Hispanic adults learn English, and also an on-campus program that raises money for victims of conflicts in Africa.
Graduated: Hinkley High School
College: Colorado College
Career Goal: Osteopathic Medicine
Throughout her life, An has tried to learn through both education and volunteer work. In high school, she learned about other cultures and hardships facing people around the world by volunteering to help land-mine victims in Africa. She says, "knowledge is the most powerful tool anyone can have for success." An is determined to be the best person she can be. At Colorado College, An is once again rising to the challenge and excelling. In addition to her academic pursuits, An volunteers with the Family Literacy Project, which helps Hispanic adults learn English, and also an on-campus program that raises money for victims of conflicts in Africa.
ASHTON
Graduated: Centaurus High School
College: University of Denver
Career Goal: Development and Public Relations for Non-Profits
Ever since Ashton was in fourth grade she has dreamed of going to college. Knowing that her family would not be able to pay for the education she wanted, she worked non-stop in high school in order to get accepted to a great college and earn scholarship support. At the University of Denver, Ashton is on the leadership team for Campus Crusade for Christ and participates in community service at the Caring Hands Pregnancy Center. Last fall she had the life-changing opportunity to study abroad in Chile and improve her Spanish-speaking skills. Ashton’s strong work ethic and dedication to public service have led her to pursue a five-year dual degree program to earn a master’s in social work along with her bachelor’s in communications. After graduation, she will pursue a career in hands-on clinical work with a nonprofit organization.
Graduated: Centaurus High School
College: University of Denver
Career Goal: Development and Public Relations for Non-Profits
Ever since Ashton was in fourth grade she has dreamed of going to college. Knowing that her family would not be able to pay for the education she wanted, she worked non-stop in high school in order to get accepted to a great college and earn scholarship support. At the University of Denver, Ashton is on the leadership team for Campus Crusade for Christ and participates in community service at the Caring Hands Pregnancy Center. Last fall she had the life-changing opportunity to study abroad in Chile and improve her Spanish-speaking skills. Ashton’s strong work ethic and dedication to public service have led her to pursue a five-year dual degree program to earn a master’s in social work along with her bachelor’s in communications. After graduation, she will pursue a career in hands-on clinical work with a nonprofit organization.
MACY
Graduated: Nederland Middle-Senior High School
College: Georgetown University
Career Goal: Working for the Olympics
Macy views international athletic competitions as an excellent way to bridge cultural boundaries and dreams of working for the Olympics. She got one step closer to this dream when she was accepted through early action to Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service — the nation's leading international studies program. Macy is involved on campus as a participant in the Language Exchange Program and as a peer mentor for both the School for Foreign Service and the Georgetown Scholarship Program.
Graduated: Nederland Middle-Senior High School
College: Georgetown University
Career Goal: Working for the Olympics
Macy views international athletic competitions as an excellent way to bridge cultural boundaries and dreams of working for the Olympics. She got one step closer to this dream when she was accepted through early action to Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service — the nation's leading international studies program. Macy is involved on campus as a participant in the Language Exchange Program and as a peer mentor for both the School for Foreign Service and the Georgetown Scholarship Program.
NICOLE
Graduated: Aurora Central High School
College: Drake University
Career Goal: Pediatrician
Nicole rose to the challenge of succeeding in high school with inspiring determination. Even after completing all the necessary classes to finish her college preparatory curriculum, Nicole continued to challenge herself by taking more advanced classes at the local community college. After her father was laid off from his job of 25 years, it looked like Nicole would be unable to afford college at all. With the support of Greenhouse Scholars, Nicole was able to attend Drake University where she is pursuing a pre-medical curriculum with a minor in business. At Drake, Nicole volunteers with Colleges Against Cancer and Habitat for Humanity.
Graduated: Aurora Central High School
College: Drake University
Career Goal: Pediatrician
Nicole rose to the challenge of succeeding in high school with inspiring determination. Even after completing all the necessary classes to finish her college preparatory curriculum, Nicole continued to challenge herself by taking more advanced classes at the local community college. After her father was laid off from his job of 25 years, it looked like Nicole would be unable to afford college at all. With the support of Greenhouse Scholars, Nicole was able to attend Drake University where she is pursuing a pre-medical curriculum with a minor in business. At Drake, Nicole volunteers with Colleges Against Cancer and Habitat for Humanity.