Empowering real success, one student at a time
SERVING STUDENTS: SUCCESS STORIES
There’s no stronger endorsement than the successes of the students we work to support every day. Alongside higher graduation and employment rates, Heights students gain the network and support to achieve their personal goals.
Explore their stories below.
Anaya Cherry
The Episcopal Academy ‘18| Drexel University ‘22, Bachelor of Science in Entertainment and Arts Management
Originally introduced to our program when she was ten, Anaya spent her summers at Penn Charter School before enrolling at her dream school, discovered during a high school fair. She thrived at The Episcopal Academy, leading to her enrollment at Drexel University, where she received a number of honors and accolades including being named a Liberty Scholar. Today, she is employed in the entertainment industry, and credits Heights for providing the confidence to pursue her goals.
“My biggest takeaway from [Heights] was that I belong in the room.”
Sarahi Franco-Morales
“I first visited a college during my freshman year of high school. I had no idea what the college process or experience even was. I didn’t even know how or
Samantha Monterio
“As a North Philadelphia native, I found myself significantly behind my peers academically during my time at Penn State. However, this only pushed me harder to get help. I wanted
Troy Turner
“As a Heights Volunteer and alum, I want to be able to connect with students and provide a sense of leadership through my journey and story.” Troy, now a
Marlena Ellis
Marlena is a Heights alum and a graduate of West Chester University, where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice. Since beginning with Heights in 2005 as
Faheiim Cooper
“[Heights] made it a point to show us that college wasn’t the only option.”
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