This past school year, 85 Act Six scholars from underrepresented communities throughout Washington, Oregon, Illinois, Indiana, and Minnesota graduated from college. The scholars earned degrees from Augsburg University, Bethany Lutheran College, Bethel University, Concordia College, Corban University, George Fox University, Gonzaga University, Heritage University, North Central University, Northwest University, Pacific Lutheran University, Saint Martin’s University, Taylor University, University of Northwestern – St. Paul, and Whitworth University. These alumni graduated together with records of distinguished leadership, service, and academic achievement.
The 85 newest Act Six graduates are listed below, along with their degrees and high schools:
Augsburg University
Melky Abdulwahab, B.S. Biology (Blaine High School)
Naw Blu, B.S. Biology (Harding High School)
Laura Chavez, B.A. Economics (International Academy – Leap)
Elijah Enna, B.A. Marketing & Business Administration (Robbinsdale Cooper High School)
Lee’RayVone G’everdloaahn, B.A. Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies & Psychology (Brooklyn Center High School)
Luís Millan, B.A. Biology (Irondale Senior High School)
Rahma Mohamed, B.A. Management Information Systems (Apple Valley High School)
Romeo Sheen, B.A. Computer Science (John A Johnson High School)
Bethany Lutheran College
Moudjibou Bolarinwa, B.A. Business Administration (Humboldt Senior High School)
Peace Macha, B.S. Nursing (Park Center IB World High School)
Caleb Myung, B.A. Business Administration (Eastview High School)
Bethel University
Peyton Baker, B.A. Computer Science (Blaine High School)
Caleb Climaco, B.S. Computer Engineering & Computer Science (Rogers High School)
Edidiong Etim, B.S. Nursing (Washington Technology Magnet)
Pawlay Htoo, B.S. Nursing (Roseville Area High School)
Concordia College
Temiloluwa Afolabi, B.S. Computer Science (Park Center IB World High School)
Crystal Analco Morales, B.S. Neuroscience (Fridley Senior High School)
Yelitza Hernandez-Guitron, B.A. Sociology & Political Science (Robbinsdale Cooper High School)
Vanessa Islas Peralta, B.S. Computer Science (Hiawatha Collegiate High School)
Paw Khee May, B.S. Social Work (Roseville Area High School)
Valentina Penaloza Ortega, B.S. Computer Science (Burnsville Senior High School)
Kadar Yusuf, B.S. Computer Science & Finance (Eden Prairie High School)
Corban University
Lizzy Loeung, B.S. English (Summit Learning Center)
Stan Ruchin, B.S. Biology (North Marion High School)
Izza Susi, B.S. Kinesiology & Biokinetics (Milwaukie High School)
Yuliya Tkachenko, B.S. Computer Science (McKay High School)
Tiana Williams, B.S. Interdisciplinary Study (Cascade Christian High School)
George Fox University
Artemio Alvarado Avendano, B.S. Financial Services (Reynolds High School)
WahRi Moo, B.S. Biology (Cleveland High School)
Julia Wah, B.S. Business Administration & Financial Services (Centennial High School)
Meklit Wakjira, B.S. Kinesiology (St. Mary’s Academy)
Gonzaga University
Audriana Alfaro, B.S. Human Physiology (Lewis and Clark High School)
Andrea Galvin, B.A. English & Political Science (Dr Dolores Silas High School)
Malik Goodrum, B.A. Accounting & Business Administration (Franklin Pierce High School)
Mieri Kahsay, B.A. Criminology (North Central High School)
Heritage University
Charlie Alvarez, B.S. Psychology (East Valley High School)
Jazmin Corona, B.A. Elementary Education (Grandview High School)
Cami Gutierrez – Gomez, B.S. Biology (Toppenish High School)
Jari Tavira, B.S. Biology (Grandview High School)
North Central University
Lola Hurckman, B.A. English (Roosevelt High School)
Chiasi Lor Holmgren, B.S. Business Administration & Applied Studies (Twin Cities Academy High School)
Edward Onipede, B.S. Biology (Park Center IB World High School)
Eunice Vogne, B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies (Apple Valley High School)
Samdi Williams, B.S. Psychology (Brooklyn Center High School)
Diego Zavala-Varela, B.S. Sports Management (Park Center IB World High School)
Northwest University
Gracie Duchemin, B.A. Worship and Music Studies (West Valley High School)
Monique Evans, B.S. Exercise Science (Curtis Senior High School)
Sinai Flores, B.A. Educational Studies (North Thurston High School)
Fernando Lopez-Mata, B.A. Video Production (Clover Park High School)
Randi Ortega, B.A. Educational Studies (Mount Rainier High School)
Pacific Lutheran University
Cori Birrueta, B.A. Business Administration (Toppenish High School)
Elizabeth Cruz, B.A. Business Administration (A C Davis Senior High School)
Yajaira Gonzalez-Aparicio, B.S. Nursing (Clover Park High School)
Lereena Kerley, B.A. Criminal Justice (Harrison Preparatory School)
Lance Maligaya, B.A. Communication & B.S. Social Work (Rainier Beach High School)
Davine Mungai, B.S. Computer Science (Washington High School)
Emma Nance, B.A. Elementary Education (Tacoma Online)
Jonathan Ochoa, B.S. Applied Physics (Washington High School)
Nattalie Robatty-Llerena, B.A. Hispanic Studies & Psychology (Stadium High School)
Yailyn Salais-Arenas, B.S. Social Work (Sunnyside Senior High School)
Kloe Salazar, B.S. Nursing (Clover Park High School)
Avigail Salazar Martinez, B.S. Biology (Franklin Pierce High School)
Stella Schena-Gordon, B.A. Political Science (Harrison Preparatory School)
Saint Martin’s University
Aslam Bwanika, B.S. Computer Science (Tacoma Science Math Institute)
Charles Ganu, B.S. Mechanical Engineering (Dr Dolores Silas High School)
Erica Garrett, B.A. Psychology (Washington High School)
Dalila Guzman, B.A. Elementary Education (Federal Way Public Academy)
Immanuall Lee, B.S. Computer Science (Todd Beamer High School)
Zarina Miller, B.A. Psychology (Washington High School)
Juana Montejo Gonzalez, B.S. Information Technology (Shelton High School)
Taylor University
Jordan Clark, B.S. Electrical Engineering (Lawrence North High School)
Jo-Hanna Kraal, B.A. Psychology & B.S. Nursing (Timothy Christian High School)
Winter Nottingham, B.A. Psychology (Herron High School)
Mary Thar, B.A. Psychology (Perry Meridian High School)
Denzel Widjaja, B.S. Mechanical Engineering (Heritage Christian School)
University of Northwestern – St Paul
Makiah Carlisle, B.S. Marketing (Hope Academy)
McAlvin Juasemai, B.S. Computer Science (Fridley Senior High School)
Sebastian Luna, B.S. Media Production (Roseville Area High School)
Christ Moo, B.S. Physical Education and Health (Washington Technology Magnet)
Valerie Xiong, B.S. Health Sciences (Tartan Senior High School)
Whitworth University
Jacob Hutchens, B.A. Political Science (Auburn High School)
Isaiah Lindsley, B.A. Business Administration & Theology (Freeman High School)
David Ssali, B.S. Applied Physics (Clover Park High School)
Ephraim Watkins, B.A. Political Science (Gonzaga Preparatory School)
Guadalupe Zavala, B.A. Secondary Education & B.S. Biology (Mount Tahoma High School)
About Act Six
The Act Six program provides full scholarships and leadership training for emerging urban and community leaders who want to use their college education to make a difference on campus and in their communities at home. Since 2002, Act Six has trained 1,082 scholars in private, liberal arts colleges across the nation, including 355 scholars from Tacoma-Seattle. Our scholars are 90% students of color, first generation or low-income. Eighty-one percent of Act Six scholars earn their bachelor’s degrees within six years, nearly double the rate for low-income, first-generation students nationwide. More than two-thirds of Act Six alumni are working or serving back in their home communities.
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