Mount Adams Schools | GEAR UP
These GEAR UP students volunteered to share their journeys, insights, and wisdom. If you have questions, reach out. They are just some of the people in your corner.
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How Madison made new friends attending college far from home
How Chris discovered that college was an option for him
How Jessica's dream to play college basketball almost slipped away
How GEAR UP helped Alondra make her college dream a reality
How Oscar found the motivation to graduate and build a future
How GEAR UP gave Kaige mentors and lifelong relationships
How Brianna was able to get on track and pursue her passion
Madison Anderson
Hometown: Yakima, WA
High School: White Swan High School
College: Seattle University
Year in College: Class of 2023
Major: Psychology
Madison’s Places: Fostering Scholars Scholarship Cohort, Health and Wellness crew: Working with Admissions at my school: National honors society for Psychology undergraduate students (PSI CHI): College Facebook pages, Campus events (virtual or in-person), Coffee shops (Starbucks), Parks (Gasworks Park, Madrona Park, etc.), Residence halls.
High School Places: National Honors Society, White Swan Dreammakers (suicide prevention, drug and alcohol prevention, education around these things), Knowledge Bowl
First-Generation Student: Yes
Reach out to Madison on Instagram: @madisonanderson99
Christopher Cowapoo
Hometown: White Swan, Washington
High School: White Swan High School
College: Central Washington University
Year in College: Class of 2023
Major: Elementary Education
Christopher’s Places: Transfer Club, Library, Northtown Coffee House, Starbucks
High School Places: Photography, Yearbook
First-Generation Student: Yes
Reach out to Christopher on Snapchat: ike_kinswa
Alondra Guzman
Hometown: White Swan
High School: White Swan High School
College: Heritage University
Year in College: Class of 2022
Major: Business Administration
Alondra’s Places: Enactus which is a non-profit organization where our focus is our community. This year I got to be this year’s Camp SEED director where we work with local middle schools. We reach students who are at risk of dropping out and try to have lessons that give them other options outside high school. We teach them responsibility, accountability, business management and other STEM related lessons.
High School Places: Link Crew Leader, Honors Society, Knowledgeable Team, Junior Class President, FFA President (2 years), Tennis, Wrestling
First-Generation Student: Yes
Reach out to Alondra on Instagram: Sweet_alo24
Jessica Cheney
Hometown: Harrah, Washington
High school: White Swan High School
College: I attended Walla Walla Community College for 2 years, Multnomah University for 1 year
Year in College: Class of 2022
Major: Psychology
Jessica’s Places: I played basketball during my first 2 years in college. I joined the tutor center club and found more friends. I went to live church with friends. I did a lot of community service while on the basketball team. I was always in the activity center, hanging out and snacking with friends.
High School Places: I played sports
First-Generation Student: Yes
Reach out to Jessica on Instagram: @ jess_cheney21
Kaige Zagelow
Hometown: White Swan, Washington
High School: White Swan High School
College: Washington State University
Year in College: Class of 2022
Major: Elementary Education with an endorsement in mathematics.
Kaige’s Places: I’ve made most of my friends just sparking conversations in class or at the gym. Usually hangout at the gym or study with friends.
High School Places: Sports, participated in football, basketball, and tennis. FFA. Senior class president. Link Crew Leadership
First-Generation Student: No
Reach out to Kaige by E-mail: kz101723@gmail.com
Oscar Suarez
Hometown: White Swan, Washington
High School: White Swan High School
Year in College: Class of 2019
College: Perry Technical School
Major: Welding Technology
Oscar’s Places: During my one year in Perry I wasn’t very involved in any activities or clubs due to everyone working after school.
High School Places: During my years in high school I enjoyed agriculture classes.
First-Generation Student: Yes
Reach out to Oscar on Instagram: @Oscarguzman4500
Brianna Bass
Hometown: Wapato, Washington
High School: White Swan High School
College: Evergreen Beauty College
Year in College: Class of 2019
Major: Cosmetology
Brianna’s Places: The school would have different competitions for hairstyles, such as updos, and the student could get as creative as they’d like, and the hairstyle would be voted on, the winner would be rewarded with hair products or tools.
High School Places: Cheer
First-Generation Student: Yes
Reach out to Brianna on Facebook: Brianna Bass
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