Yale University
Congratulates these outstanding students from
Derby High School, Derby.
Chosen by their high school, these students exemplify what is
best and brightest in the young people of our community.
Anna Chevarella
Student of Dave and Jodi Chevarella
Will attend the University
of Saint Joseph
G.P.A. 3.9 Class Rank 5 out of 91
National Honor Society
Honor Roll
Mount Holyoke College Book Award
Superintendents Award
New Haven Tap Off Scholar Athlete
Award
Major: Special Education
Career Goal: Early Childhood Special
Education Teacher
Tiana Figueroa
Student of Carlos and Lydia Rodriguez
Will attend SUNY New Paltz
G.P.A. 3.74 Class Rank 10 out of 91
Yale Book Award
Student Council, president
Valley United Way
Human Relations Club, president
Dialogue for Change, creator
Daughter of the American Revolution
Award
Major: Political Science
Career Goal: Work in a community
based program for teens
Student
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Supporting Our Veterans
Originated and hosted at Yale University, the Warrior-
Scholar Project helps veterans transition from the
military to college. The program features a two-
week academic boot camp that consists of a series
of academically focused seminars, workshops, and
discussions.
Contributing to a Strong New Haven
John A. DiCapua III John Dytko
Student of John A. DiCapua Jr. Student of Steve and Olga Dytko
and Michelle DiCapua
Will attend Northeastern University
Will attend the University G.P.A. 4.2 Class Rank 1 out of 91
of Connecticut Prince of Greater Bridgeport Area
G.P.A. 3.8 Class Rank 8 out of 91 Barnum Festival
National Honor Society National Honor Society
Human Relations Club Baseball, captain
National Society of High School Basketball, captain
Scholars Valley United Way Leadership
Italian Club Council, advisor board
Honor Roll, four years National Spanish Honor Society
Major: Biology Major: Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: Entomologist Career Goal: Mechanical Engineer
Khalil Ibrahim Akshar Patel
Student of Rita Asare Student of Ghanshyam Patel and Hetal Patel
Will attend American University Will attend the University
G.P.A. 3.94 Class Rank 6 out of 91 of Connecticut, Storrs
Griffin Hospital, volunteer G.P.A. 4.04 Class Rank 4 out of 91
National Honor Society, president National Honor Society
Italian Honor Society, president Valley United Way Youth Leadership
Track, captain Human Relations Club
Varsity Football Spanish Honor Society
N.F.F. Scholar Athlete Track and Field
Superintendents Excellence Award Cross Country
Human Relations Club High School Volunteer Council
Major: International Relations Major: Biology
Career Goal: Intelligence Career Goal: Dentist
Photo credit: Jesse Reising
Co-Founder Chris Howell (Yale 14) delivers the Welcome Address for the Warrior-Scholar
Project to a group of veterans. For more information, visit warrior-scholar.org.
onhsa.yale.edu