This past school year, 90 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, George Fox University, Gonzaga University, Heritage University, North Central University, Northwest University, Pacific Lutheran University, Taylor University, University of Northwestern – St. Paul, Warner Pacific University, and Whitworth University. These alumni graduated together with records of distinguished leadership, service, and academic achievement.
The 90 newest Act Six graduates are listed below, along with their degrees and high schools:
Augsburg University
Leeroy Doe, B.A. Political Science (Anoka High School)
Gerardo Rodriguez Rangel, B.A. Spanish, Psychology (Highland Park Senior High School)
Jenelle Sanner-Robinson, B.S. Social Work (North Community High School Academy Arts Communication)
Angel Young, B.A. Psychology (Champlin Park High School)
Bethany Lutheran College
Theodore Baihao, B.A. Communication (Park Center IB World High School)
Adrian Andrade Mejia, B.A. Business Administration Marketing and Entrepreneurship (Washburn Senior High School)
Saron Tesfai, B.A. Engineering Science (Roseville Area High School)
Bethel University
Sarah Jagerson, B.A. Social Studies Gr 5-12, Spanish (Anoka High School)
Maria Tran, B.A. Business Human Resource Management (Roseville Area High School)
Max Lopez, B.A. Reconciliation Studies, Business Finance (Washington Technology Magnet)
Hawah Koroma, B.S. Neuroscience (Maple Grove Senior High School)
Marmonee Zokruah, B.S. Rehabilitation and Movement Science (Totino-Grace High School)
Avina Vang, B.S., B.A. Nursing, Public and Community Health (Hmong College Prep Academy)
Concordia College
Alisha Debleye, B.A. Neuroscience, Psychology (Brooklyn Center High School)
Rodrigo Sanchez Sosa, B.A. Communication Studies, Business (Washburn Senior High School)
Zamzam Mohamed, B.A. Computer Science (Apple Valley High School)
Johan Dominguez Lopez, B.A. Applied Physics (Benilde-St Margaret’S School)
Riley Hurley, B.A. Neuroscience (Brooklyn Center High School)
Jesus Gonzalez Ruiz, B.A. Finance (Hiawatha Collegiate High School)
Corban University
Jerusalen Jiménez-Ramon, B.A. Media Arts Convergent Media (Sweet Home High School)
Emanuel Muange, B.S. Business Administration Accounting (David Douglas High School)
Ady Argueta Estrada, B.S. Math (Early College High School)
Sophiya Chuprova, B.S. Business Administration Leadership and Management (McNary Senior High School)
Maxim Zagaynov, B.S. Computer Science (McNary Senior High School)
Kiara Fast, B.S. Education Language Arts (West Salem High School)
George Fox University
Karla Martinez, B.A. Business Administration (McNary Senior High School)
Whitney Waddell, B.A. Cinematic Arts (Sam Barlow High School)
Roserina Chipen, B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies (Benson Polytech High School)
Eduardo Penuelas, B.A. Business Administration Finance and Management (Franklin High School)
Rafael Vasquez Lopez, B.S. Civil Engineering (Academy Of Interntnl Studies)
Lizbeth Bucio Perez, B.S. Biochemistry (Forest Grove High School)
Gonzaga University
Kylie Mukai, B.A. English Writing (Sumner High School)
Aaron Danh, B.S. Nursing (Lincoln High School)
Heritage University
Emanuel Valdez Santacruz, B.A. Business Administration (Dwight D Eisenhower High School)
Melody Ruiz Larios, B.A. Elementary Education (A C Davis Senior High School)
Angie Sanchez, B.A. Social Work (Sunnyside Senior High School)
Nayeli Madrigal, B.A. Elementary Education (Sunnyside Senior High School)
Elaine Ramos, B.A. Business Administration (Grandview High School)
North Central University
Makayla Williams, B.A. English-Creative Writing (Hope Academy)
Sophie Anderson, B.A. Youth, Child/Family Studies (Lakeville North High School)
Angela Yates, B.S. Applied Studies-Medical Office Administration (Brooklyn Center High School)
Evelyn Marquez, B.S. Business Administration (Hope Academy)
Northwest University
Kevin McCain, B.A. UX Design (Life Christian Academy)
Hannah Lleras, B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies (Life Christian Academy)
Kuddy McAlpin, B.A. Video Production (Tacoma School of the Arts)
Luz Galeana-Chavez, B.A. Marketing (Thomas Jefferson High School)
Oakland City University
Aly Alfaro, B.S. Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Development (Cardinal Ritter High School)
Pacific Lutheran University
Paradise Gladstone, B.A. Global Studies (Decatur High School)
Elvis Ndungu, B.A. Communication (Clover Park High School)
Lilybeth Esau, B.A. Social Work (Fife High School)
Jaylyn Kerley, B.A. Sociology (Harrison Preparatory School)
Yanelly Gurrola Anaya, B.A. Criminal Justice (A C Davis Senior High School)
Marillyn Diaz, B.A. Hispanic Studies (Dwight D Eisenhower High School)
Alondra Mendoza Saavedra, B.A. Social Work (Grandview High School)
Tamara Hernandez Ramirez, B.B.A Business Administration (Franklin Pierce High School)
Ana Collazo, B.B.A Business Administration (Lincoln High School)
Josh Jimenez, B.F.A Studio Arts (Bellarmine Preparatory School)
Moses Smith, B.S. Nursing (Federal Way Senior High School)
Saint Martin’s University
Abdwaan Scott, B.A. Business Administration (Washington High School)
Cheryl Aguilar Henriquez, B.A. Environmental Studies (Federal Way High School)
Celine Paez, B.A. Communication Studies, Political Science (Clover Park High School)
Lupita Huerta-Acuchi, B.S. Biology (Washington High School)
Taylor University
Roneisha Jackson, B.A. Theatre Arts (Chicago Hope Academy)
Gustavo Davalos, B.A. Psychology (John Hancock High School)
Brenda Antigua, B.A. Youth Ministry (North Grand High School)
Hugo Aleman, B.A. Communication (Phoenix Military Academy)
Jose Perez, B.A. Psychology (Thomas Kelly College Prep)
Aliah Minaya, B.A. Psychology (Covenant Christian High School)
Josiah Allman, B.A. Biology – Pre-Medicine (Covenant Christian High School)
Alyssa Reinoso, B.A. Biology – Pre-Medicine (Heritage Christian School)
Kenedy Manuel, B.A. History – Global Studies (Home School)
Zurisadai Benitez, B.S. Elementary Education – Mathematics (Thomas Kelly College Prep)
Zayda Strother, B.S. Elementary Education – Language Arts (Thornton Fractional South High School)
Sameer Sikander, B.S. Computer Science – Cybersecurity (Fishers High School)
Dawit Cronin, B.S. Sports Management (Herron High School)
Mikaila Taylor, B.A. Sociology and Anthropology (Irvington Preparatory Academy)
University of Northwestern – St Paul
Rediet Damiyo, B.A. English, Psychology (Highland Park Senior High School)
Victory George, B.S. Criminal Justice and Corrections (Cristo Rey Jesuit High School)
Jose Xicotencatl Meza, B.S. Business Administration and Management (Robbinsdale Armstrong High School)
Mitike Collins, B.S. Graphic Design (Apple Valley High School)
Elijah Burns, B.S. Sports Management (Roseville Area High School)
Mallory Jones, B.S. Elementary Education (Anoka High School)
Lilly Vang, B.S., B.A. Business Administration – Healthcare Management, Intercultural Studies, Non-Profit Leadership (John A Johnson High School)
Whitworth University
Emma John, B.A. Applied Physics (Lewis And Clark High School)
Noor Kamal, B.A. Elementary Education (Mount Spokane High School)
Quentin Swett, B.A. Computer Science (Deer Park High School)
Elisa Vigil, B.A. English (Freeman High School)
Tatum Getchell, B.A. Political Science, Spanish (Lewis And Clark High School)
Litzy Soltero Arriaga, B.A. Political Science (Enumclaw High School)
Luis Carrera-Lara, B.S. Bioinformatics (Todd Beamer 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 1,335 scholars from seven cities in 199 cadres for 17 private, liberal arts colleges. 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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