Author Archives: realest2020

My name is Michel Wilcox Jr. I was born in Cleveland and attended Shaker Heights High School. While growing up my parents taught me the value of education and how it should not be taken for granted. With aid from my parents and faculty at school I was able to be more successful academically inContinue reading “Michel Wilcox Jr.”

I am from Bethlehem, PA and attended Liberty High school. Growing up, I learned the value of time and money very early. It was not because my parents taught me about money though, but instead I had learned from their mistakes when it came to credit cards and not having an emergency fund. I sawContinue reading “Nessa Cartagena”

My name is Machiah Maddox. I am a Junior in high school who loves athletics, especially basketball. At the early age of five I played basketball for a youth organization called the Skill Center. Those were some of the most exciting times, competing against other kids my age to make it to the playoffs. I also playedContinue reading “Machiah Maddox”

My name is Mahdi Shah. My parents were born in Pakistan and they moved to the U.S. so that my sister and I could pursue education. We were both born in the U.S. I am part of the Gateway to Success (GTS) program at DeSales University. GTS was program to help students get ready forContinue reading “Mahdi Shah”

I was born in the Dominican Republic, where I spent the first seven years of my life. My mother and I were the last in the family to immigrate over to the US, and I’ve been living in Allentown, PA since. Growing up, I developed a love for music. I listened to a lot ofContinue reading “Edison Yunior”

I was born in West Chester, PA and moved to Bethlehem Township when I was 6 months old. I did some speedskating when I was about 2 or 3 years old. I started cheerleading, basketball and lacrosse in Kindergarten. I had a lot of friends and made even more by playing sports. During cheer IContinue reading “Saige Carter”

I am from Upper Darby PA. I started my college education at Delaware County Community College (DCCC) which is where I played basketball. I transferred to Rosemont College after attending DCCC for 2 years. When I arrived at Rosemont, I knew it was the right place for me in order for me to focus onContinue reading “Oluwatobiloba “Tobi” Joshuasville”

Shane Maxey has always possessed a warm, jovial, and welcoming personality. Shane developed a passion for learning in 4th grade when he encountered phenomenal teachers, Mrs. Mary Kate Grzelak and Mrs. Samantha Glickman at Campus International K-8 School. Campus International is a K-8 school within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District that prepares students to beContinue reading “Shane Maxey”

I’m the youngest born in my family out of my four siblings. Throughout the past years I’ve gotten to see my family members’ life choices and actions to develop who during time while I age. Though most especially what type of person I should be to do good for this world. My family always tendContinue reading “Chris Frias”

I am Mexican American and come from immigrant parents. I went to a really rigorous high school and played on the varsity basketball team for 4 years. I served as captain for three of those years. I also spent two years on the board for the First Generation Student club, serving as the treasurer forContinue reading “Luis Morales”