UHSSE Alumni Mentorship Program & Scholarship

Our 2022 scholarship fundraiser is now live! Thank you to everyone who has and continues to support our cause. The link to donate is in our bio!

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2 days left to donate! Click on the link in our bio to help us reach our goal!

Thank you to all who have donated thus far! We are $555 away from our goal with 3 days to go! Please help us reach our goal by clicking the link in our bio and donating whatever you can.

The UHSSE AMPS Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior attending a 2 or 4 year college/university or pursing a trade. Please consider donating through the link in our bio to support future UHSSE alumni! Thank you in advance for your contribution.

The UHSSE AMPS Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior attending a 2 or 4 year college/university or pursing a trade. Please consider donating through the link in the bio to support future UHSSE alumni! Thank you in advance for your contribution.

Thank you to all who have donated thus far! Please visit the link in our bio to help us reach our goal!

The UHSSE AMPS Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior attending a 2 or 4 year college/university or pursing a trade. Please consider donating to support future UHSSE alumni! Thank you in advance for your contribution.

Today we pay homage to the Black pioneers who paved the way for us all. Those that fought literally and figuratively, peacefully and by any means necessary; we honor them today and everyday. We also want to take a moment to especially recognize the folks that haven’t made the history books - our great relatives and local pioneers lifting up the Black community in the Greater Hartford area. Please honor them by sharing their stories via comments or messaging us privately!

Happy Black History Month! ❤️

Did you know Black History Month was first proposed by Black educators and the Black United Students at Kent State University in February 1969. The first celebration of Black History Month took place at Kent State one year later, from January 2 to February 28,1970. ✨

Not only does AMPS provide mentorship, but AMPS also will award scholarships to seniors who have made significant investments towards their academic progress and personal growth throughout their time in high school. You can help invest in a student’s future by donating to UHSSE AMPS. Thank you!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/uhsse-amp-scholarship?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=chat&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1

Applications are still open! You can still apply using the link below.

Interested in mentoring UHSSE students? Apply to become a part of the Alumni Mentorship program! https://forms.gle/FHJDJFJxs4fmR4qB6

Interested in mentoring UHSSE students? Apply to become a part of the Alumni Mentorship program! https://forms.gle/FHJDJFJxs4fmR4qB6

Last but not least is the final part of our introduction week for the Alumni Mentorship Program & Scholarship. Thank you all for tuning in, we'll be back soon with more information to keep you posted! Happy pre-weekend! ✨
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Jonathan Ortiz, Vice Chair
UHSSE Graduation Year: 2014
College/University: University of Connecticut
Where They Are Now: Server and Network Technician at Grey Matter Technologies
Favorite High School Memory: Talent Show 2014
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Rochelle Durham, Council Member
UHSSE Graduation Year: 2019
College/University: Howard University
Career Aspiration: Anesthesiologist
Favorite High School Memory: Being on the track team
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Justine Dixon, Council Member
UHSSE Graduation Year: 2014
College/University: University of Connecticut
Where They Are Now: Data Associate
Favorite High School Memory: Cross country/Track practices

Here's part 3/4 of our introduction week! ✨
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Victoria Olakojo, Chair
UHSSE Graduation Year: 2014
College/University: Boston University
Where They Are Now: Business Integrity Specialist at Facebook
Favorite High School Memory: Fashion & Talent Show
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Gabriel Walker, Council Member
UHSSE Graduation Year: 2017
College/University: University of Connecticut
Where They Are Now: Manufacturing Engineer
Favorite High School Memory: Basketball shootout competition
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Sara Dale, Council Member
UHSSE Graduation Year: 2015
College/University: RPI
Where They Are Now: IBM Mainframe Offering Manager
Favorite High School Memory: Field trips

Happy Tuesday everyone! Today we are presenting part 2/4 of the Alumni Mentorship Program & Scholarship Council composed of alumni volunteers. ✨
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Marques Johnson, Vice Chair
UHSSE Graduation Year: 2014
College/University: Worcester State University
Where They Are Now: Second year medical student aspiring to be a cardiologist
Favorite High School Memory: Breaking 2:00 minutes in the 800m in outdoor my senior year
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Briana Mesias, Council Member
UHSSE Graduation Year: 2017
College/University: University of Connecticut
Where They Are Now: Currently a Veterinary Technician/Nurse aspiring to attend veterinary school
Favorite High School Memory: Making history with Shea on the volleyball team my senior year and winning our first state game!
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Mayra Perry, Council Member
UHSSE Graduation Year: 2014
College/University: Eastern CT State University
Where They Are Now: Currently a Legal assistant, would like to be a lawyer someday
Favorite High School Memory: It’s honestly really hard to pick one, I enjoyed high school. But if I had to pick one it would be prom, both years.

Hello UHSSE Alumni! This week we will be introducing the Alumni Mentorship Program & Scholarship (AMPS) Council composed of alumni volunteers.

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Bethany Brown, Vice Chair
UHSSE Graduation Year: 2014
College/University: University of Connecticut
Where They Are Now: High school Mathematics and Computer Science teacher
Favorite High School Memory: passing ECE chemistry despite all the stress and being on student council.

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Aaron Vontell, Council Member
UHSSE Graduation Year: 2014
College/University: MIT
Where They Are Now: Software Engineering at Instabase
Favorite High School Memory: FIRST Robotics and also just getting to know everyone at school since we had a small class.

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Chaitali Korgaonkar-Cherala, Council Member
UHSSE Graduation Year: 2011
College/University: University of Connecticut, Boston University (Masters), Albany Medical College (Medical School)
Where They Are Now: First year Ob/Gyn Resident Physician
Favorite High School Memory: Hanging out in the mornings at the cafeteria tables with friends before the bells rang to go upstairs!

The University High School of Science and Engineering Alumni Community is deeply saddened by the loss of our friend, teammate and fellow alum Jaqhawn Walters (C/O 2014). So many of us were touched by his exuberant personality and admired his commitment and loyalty to those near and dear to him. There are not enough words to express just how much he means to us. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends; our hearts and prayers are forever with you. We love you JQ, rest in eternal peace and power. ♥️

From: Derron Dunbar (Class of 2014) A good friend to ANYONE and EVERYONE. He wasn’t just my teammate or friend though, he was a good laugh when you needed it the most. Multi talented, college graduate, pro b-ball player.. Just an all around role model for everyone he crossed paths with. Thank you for everything... SIP BRO

From: AJ Cardona (High School Basketball Coach) Jaqhawn Walters was an amazing young man whose smile lit up the room. His sense of humor really allowed us to relax in tense moments. Being a heck of a basketball player was also a part of that confidence he instilled in us. Saddened deeply by his passing.

From: Taylor Payne (Class of 2014)
I can’t pinpoint a favorite memory with Jaqhawn because there are so many. There wasn’t a time he couldn’t put a smile on my face. JQ became a brother to me, no time or distance changed our friendship. I could laugh, cry, and just be myself with him. Thank you for the endless memories from sharing your locker with me to making silly songs about our day in class. You will forever be missed.

Hello everyone!
We are the Alumni Mentorship and Scholarship Program for the University High School of Science and Engineering - an organization that is meant to guide underserved UHS students towards personal development, academic excellence and college readiness!

Our goals involve working hands-on with the students, faculty, and staff to enhance the future bestowed upon our mentees. Not only will we work with the UHS body directly, but we also hope to aid students through our scholarship component for those advancing to a college or university of their choice.

Stay tuned as we introduce the organization’s executive board next week!