Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School, New Haven. Chosen by their high school, these students exemplify what is best and brightest in the young people of our community.
Mia A. Cappiello Vincent Ciacciarella Mina Hughes
Student of Gerald and Michele Cappiello Student of Anne and Mike Ciacciarella Student of Michiko and Steven Hughes Will attend Emerson College Will attend Quinnipiac University Will attend Yale University G.P.A. 4.78 G.P.A. 4.187 G.P.A. 4.72 National Honor Society National Honor Society Eli Whitney Museum, senior National Arts Honor Society Yale Citizens, Thinkers, and Writers apprentice Usher at Shubert Theater Yale Sprout and Splash programs United States Junior Wushu Team Peer Leader Usher at Shubert Theater Wushu athlete and assistant coach Workshop Presenter at True Colors Wind Ensemble Band Yale Pathways to Science, member Major: Theater Design/Technology Yearbook Committee National Honor Society Career Goal: Props Artisan/ Major: Communications Major: Undeclared Professional Photographer Career Goal: TV News Anchor Career Goal: Undecided
Naomi Knight Grace McGovern Arinzechukwu Okwuosah
Student of Crystal and Benjamin Knight Student of Tricia and Jim McGovern Student of Azubuike and Lilian Okwuosah Will attend Yale University Will attend Muhlenberg College Will attend Boston University G.P.A. 4.205 G.P.A. 4.75 G.P.A. 4.136 Survey of Strings, co-founder Valedictorian National Honor Society Clay Lab, Kline Biology Tower, Yale John C. Daniels Drama Club, director Most Dedicated Actor, award University, intern National Honor Society Eugene ONeill Playwriting Retreat Elimelech Group, Mason Lab, Yale New Haven Academy of Performing School plays and musicals, actor University, intern Arts, singer Peer Leader A.P. Scholar with Honor School plays and musicals, actor Center for Creative Youth, Highest SAT scores in the school Muhlenberg College, RJ Fellow Wesleyan University Major: Geology and Music Major: Theater Major: Theater Performance Career Goal: Museum Curator Career Goal: Musical Theatre Actress Career Goal: Professional Actor
Student photos by:
Yale University Supports Local Youth
Photo credit: Adam Coppola Photography
The Ulysses S. Grant Foundation (US Grant) is a six
week academic summer course for New Haven middle school students held at Yale University. The students are taught by Yale undergraduates who prepare engaging course material for the students based on their interests. The classroom learning experience is enhanced with hands-on science activities, exposure to clubs and electives, as well as afternoon sports and games. For more information visit, campuspress.yale.edu/usgrant