Washington University in St. Louis has admitted 50 rising high school sophomores to its ninth cohort of the innovative College Prep Program, a multiyear initiative that prepares high-achieving students with limited financial resources for college.
The students represent 25 public, private and charter schools from across the region. As College Prep scholars, they will spend three summers studying in Washington University laboratories and studios, attending classes led by university faculty and learning the skills needed to thrive in college. Throughout the academic year, students will reconnect to attend university cultural events and meet with university experts to navigate the college application process.
“I am consistently impressed with the level of thoughtfulness and individuality that our scholars bring to the table, and cohort nine scholars are true examples of that,” said Ashley Prince, assistant director of programming and scholar success. “We are excited to learn from them while they learn from us over the next few years.”
Past graduates have received scholarships to colleges across the nation, including Washington University in St. Louis, Yale University and Howard University.
The 2022 College Prep Scholars are:
Affton High School
Adelle Burr
Eldin Skampo
Bayless High School
Selma Hadzic
Haydin Rushing
Bishop DuBourg High School
Arianna Tankins
Brentwood High School
Kyra Williams
Cahokia (Ill.) High School
Camron Gines
Jewel Harris
Willow Harris
Olivia Montgomery
Cor Jesu Academy
Marlene Garcia
Gateway STEM High School
Keisean Robinson
Ronny Soto Flores
Hancock High School
Ajsela Skeledzic
Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls
Lakyesha Massey
Modiest Phillips
Hazelwood East High School
Oladipupo Fadeyi
Paul Lawal
KIPP St. Louis High School
Darwinae Beck-Bey
Lindbergh High School
Sebastian Glick
Vivian Le
Sapphire Nguyen
Lavia Raof
Maplewood Richmond Heights High School
Jaeda Hodge
McCluer High School
Adrianne Burr
Bali Nelson
STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley
Keira Avalos
Leilani Billups
Abigail Duggan
Agarius Simpson-Johnson
Dani Strehle
McKinley Classical Leadership Academy
Jayla Agnew
Giovanni Corrales
Elijah Flenoid
Xaunte Howell
Jasmine Mack
Mikala White
Metro Academic and Classical High School
Adaleta Kugic
Pattonville High School
Israela Agnram
Bryan Manjarrez
Parkway Central High School
DaMya Irving
Ritenour High School
Bryan Cuatianquiz-Rodriguez
Kriss Davis
Rockwood Summit High School
AliSajjad Almamori
Hussan Alrubayie
Ridwan Osman
Rosati-Kain High School
Amerynn Smith
St. Joseph’s Academy
Yareli Martinez
St. Louis University High School
D’Corey Jordan
Vashon High School
Keyonna Wilson
