Students Graduate from the University of Success

Twenty high school students who completed The University of Scranton’s University of Success program plan to continue their education, with 19 committing to colleges, universities and trade schools and one committing to real estate license training course. The University of Success is a multi-year, academic and enrichment program that is designed for high school students to develop the skills needed to successfully gain acceptance to college.

The University of Success, offered free of charge to participants, is funded almost entirely by corporate and foundation grants. Donors to the program include AT&T, Dime Bank, Fidelity Bank, Charles A. Frueauff Foundation, Carl and JoAnne Kuehner, Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, Inc., Overlook Estate Foundation, Peoples Security Bank and Trust, PPL Foundation, Lisa A. Thomas, M.D., and Waste Management.

Students enter the University of Success at the completion of the eighth grade and continue through their four years of high school. The program offers enrichment courses in study skills, SAT prep, public speaking, math, science, art and cultural activities, as well as financial aid and wellness seminars.

The following is a list of 2022 University of Success graduates, the high school they attended, and their post-high school plans.

Elias Adame, Old Forge, who graduated from Old Forge Junior Senior High School, plans to attend Pennsylvania State University – Scranton and major in criminal justice;

Ignacia Ang, Scranton, who graduated from Scranton High School, plans to attend Villanova University and major in acounting;

Briana Brijmohan, Scranton, who graduated from West Scranton High School, plans to attend Susquehanna University and major in creative writing;

Alyvianna Cooper, Moscow, who graduated from North Pocono Middle School, plans to attend Temple University and major in science;

Kevin Cordero, Scranton, who graduated from Scranton High School, plans to attend The University of Scranton and major in kinesiology;

Emily DeOliviera, Olyphant, who graduated from Mid Valley Middle School, plans to attend Bloomsburg University and has not yet declared a major;

Jaydene Edwards, Tobyhanna, who graduated from Scranton High School, plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh in the premed program;

Zaniyah Galloway, Scranton, who graduated from Scranton High School, plans to attend Metro Beauty School in Allentown and will study cosmetology;

Nicholas Garcia, Scranton, who graduated from Scranton High School, plans to attend The University of Scranton and major in history in the pre-law track;

Dylan Guzman, Gouldsboro, who graduated from North Pocono High School plans to attend Johnson College to study electrical engineering;

Oscar Hernandez, Scranton, who graduated from West Scranton High School, plans to attend Pennsylvania State University – Scranton with the intention of studying pre-law or pre-med;

Jonathan Juarez, Scranton, who graduated from Scranton High School, plans to attend Johnson College to study mechanics;

Rosa Martinez, Scranton, who graduated from Scranton High School, plans to pursue courses to obtain a real estate license.

Jesus Nunez-Pazos, Scranton, who graduated from West Scranton High School, plans to attend the University of Pennsylvania to study law;

Andy Perez, Scranton, who graduated from Scranton High School, plans to attend Lincoln Tech School in Allentown to train in welding;

Jaidan Perez, Jefferson Township, who graduated from North Pocono High School, plans to attend Marywood University and major in psychology;

Anaclara Quintilliano, Clarks Summit, who graduated from Abington Heights High School, plans to attend Pennsylvania State University – Scranton and major in criminal justice;

Hannia Ramierez, Scranton, who graduated from West Scranton High School, plans to attend New York University and major in business and communication;

Elizabeth Wasylyk, Moscow, who graduated from North Pocono High School, plans to attend Elizabethtown College and major in environmental science;

 Anderson Zou, Scranton, who graduated from West Scranton High School, plans to attend plans to attend Pennsylvania State University – Main Campus and major in computer science.

In addition, Ying Jie Chen, Forest City, completed the four-year University of Success program and will graduate from Forest City Regional High School next year.

Additional information about the program can be found on the  University of Success web site.