College Scholars Class of 2017 College Matriculations

Congratulations to the New Jersey SEEDS College Scholars Class of 2017!

Melisa Aguila (John E. Dwyer Technology High School) – Smith College
Harneet Bahia (Carteret High School) – Franklin & Marshall College
Genesis Canela (American History High School) – Davidson College
Angel Castillo (John E. Dwyer Technology High School) – Union College
Karina Collazo (Union City High School) – Villanova University
Anysha Hyppolite (Hillside High School) – Rutgers University – New Brunswick
Joselyn Jaramillo (Technology High School) – Bates College
Niyata Johnson (Harrison High School) – Stevens Institute of Technology
Navjit Kaur (Carteret High School) – Franklin & Marshall College
Veronica Leitao (Hillside High School) – Union College
Thalia Mullings (Harrison High School) – Rutgers University – Newark
Rouwaida Nitiema (Newark Early College High School) – Gettysburg College
Bryan Oliveira (South River High School) – Muhlenberg College
Isabella Pabon (Roselle Park High School) – University of Pennsylvania
Elena Pejovska (Roselle Park High School) – Union County College (NJ STARS)
Raquel Rojas (Union City High School) – Rochester Institute of Technology
Melanie Rosado (Bard High School Early College) – Marist College
Gonzalo Saavedra (Technology High School) – Rutgers University – New Brunswick
Gurpreet Singh (Carteret High School) – Stevens Institute of Technology
Sabrina Suazo (Union City High School) – Rochester Institute of Technology
Lexi Tumblety (Roselle Park High School) – Villanova University
Marvin Vargas (Union City High School) – Drew University

Special Awards for the College Scholars Class of 2017:

• Navjit Kaur was named the Edward and Barbara Becker Scholar for her outstanding academic achievement and exemplary work done while in the College Scholars Program.
• Rouwaida Nitiema received the Dean’s Award for her overall achievement, character and citizenship.

For more information, or to receive high-resolution photos, please contact Theresa Murray at tmurray@njseeds.org or at 862.227.9145.