Category: Impact Stories
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Kelly Garcia: Activism is a Lifelong passion.
“Activism is in my blood; I grew up surrounded by strong people who believed in the power of speaking up and making the world a better place,” noted Kelly Garcia, Cristo Rey Boston Class of 2011. As a small child, I was out in the neighborhood with my family, ringing doorbells and speaking to people…
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Deandra Spence: Find Joy in Your Life
With a thousand-watt smile lighting up her face, Deandra Spence is a poised senior with an engaging laugh. Featured in a student profile during her first year, Deandra reflected on how she has grown since that initial interview. “During my time at Cristo Rey Boston, I have become much more emotionally intelligent and have had…
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Isaac Francis-Aigbe: Motivated by My Family
When the Cristo Rey Network embarked on a summer collaboration with KPMG US, Cristo Rey Boston students had an opportunity to participate in the Empower High School Experience. Corporate Work Study Relationship Managers knew one student who would be keenly interested. Isaac Francis-Aigbe chose Cristo Rey Boston because of the Corporate Work Study program. He…
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McKayla Baker: On a Path to Medical School
“Since I was little, I have always been interested in the ‘What’ questions. What is the cause of something, what is the solution, and what happens when you change variables? It’s why, from a young age, I have loved science so much!” exclaimed McKayla Baker. Now a senior with an engaging personality, McKayla is poised…
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Destiny Maduro: Be Brave and Try Something New!
Destiny Maduro: Be Brave and Try Something New. “As a shy, quiet first-year student, I was anxious about being pushed out of my comfort zone but intrigued by the opportunities attending Cristo Rey Boston would offer,” recalled Destiny Maduro. Now a senior, Destiny reflects on how she opted to be brave and challenge herself.…
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Alanna Perez: Growth is Not Linear
First published May 3, 2022 “I can’t quite get my head around the fact that this time last year, I was filming footage for the upcoming Academic Signing Day and now I am weeks away from the conclusion of my freshman year at Princeton University!” chuckled Alanna Perez. She continued, “Princeton has been challenging, incredibly…