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The future is bright for the Lavelle Preparatory Charter School Class of 2022.
On Monday, May 16, 48 Lavelle seniors proudly announced their plans for college and career to their teachers and the school’s 10th and 11th graders gathered in the auditorium for College Signing Day.
Of 48 seniors, 46 are heading to colleges and two are committed to the military.
“It has been a high school experience unlike any other,” Kelly McNamara, college advisor for Integration Charter Schools, told the students. “I am certain you will continue to face your obstacles with the strength, grace and commitment you have demonstrated throughout high school.”
She acknowledged the teachers, parents and mentors who encouraged them along the way, and praised the graduating seniors for their perseverance.
“After many years of hard work, all those late nights and tough classes, you were determined to go to college. All of it has paid off because you have made it to this moment.”
In a Q&A session, Ms. McNamara asked the seniors to explain how they made their selections.
Wearing a Wagner College sweatshirt, Artan Shaini said he will enjoy seeing the New York City skyline from the Grymes Hill campus and can’t wait to take advantage of Wagner’s free shuttle service to the St. George ferry terminal.
Artan is serving as student body president this year at Lavelle.
Jahmar Acosta, who is heading to the State University of New York at Morrisville, said the equine program influenced his decision.
The seniors advised the sophomores and juniors to start thinking about their futures now by looking at colleges and getting familiar with the application process.
“Don’t procrastinate because you could miss deadlines,” several said firmly.
Moses Jacob’s choice is the cell biology and neuroscience program at Rutgers University. He plans to complete his education and training to become a neurosurgeon in seven years.
At the conclusion of the program, each senior signed a commitment certificate promising to continue their education and training after high school.
“We all look forward to watching you achieve your goals and are excited to see what the future holds for you,” Ms. McNamara said. “We can’t wait for you to come back as alumni and share your future success stories with us.”
Lavelle Prep Class of 2022
College Signing Day
Jana Abughazaleh – City College
Jahmar Acosta – Morrisville
Asra Adama – Albany
Kristy Anderson – Hunter
Khadija Bah – CSI
Annelise Bautista – FIT
Christopher Bracey – Marines
Samantha Calderon – St. Francis
Empress Cardona – Real Estate
Amaka Daniel – City Tech
Michael Darbouze – Adelphi
Jade Dominguez – CSI
Ayanna Forgenie – Morgan State
Anthony Garay – CSI
Sherrod Grant – CSI
Kayla Haney – CSI
Elijah Hedrington – LaGuardia
K’yahn Henry – Morrisville
Oscar Ildefonso – FIT
Johanna Jackson – CSI
Moses Jacob – Rutgers
Jayla Jones – John Jay
Ibrahim Kabia – Johns Hopkins University
Christopher Karundeng – Baruch
Rosevina Keita – Albany
Mayatchen Konneh – Kingsborough
Jalayla Lamourt – Albany
Shiloh Liverpool – Army
Dominick Lopez – CSI
Keith Macedon Brown – East Stroudsburg
Johnathan Mendoza – City Tech
Breanna Miranda – FIT
Isabella Moreira – Wagner
David Oyekanmi – Albany
Jahmya Padilla – Albany
Jazmyn Padilla – Albany
Prisca-Lily Preston – John Jay
Tae’lon Prince – BMCC
Destiny Richard – CSI
Evan Sage – City Tech
Ibrahim Sangare – CSI
Isabel Santiago – Pace
Artan Shaini – Wagner
Jazmine Smith – Albany
Javani Stokely – Army
Habiba Sylla – CSI
Kelvin Vivas – CSI
Emily Yepez-Lugo – John Jay