GEAR UP | Grandview High School
We spoke with Grandview High School graduates about their experiences in high school and how they were able to navigate life in college. The panelists volunteered to share their stories.
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Maira shares how she worked through the financial aid process and how she can help...
Edwin shares how his journey as a first-generation student...
Jasmine shares how this teacher changed her life and helped her get to college...
Elizabeth shares how her college journey took an unexpected turn...
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MEET THE STUDENTS
Maira Leon
Hometown: Grandview, Washington
High School: Grandview High School
College: The University of Washington
Year in College: Graduated 2023
Major: Early Childhood and Family Studies
Occupation : College Advising Corps , High school college advisor
Dream job : Mental health counselor, Business owner ( not sure of what yet)
Maira’s Places: Office hours, CAMP, EOP, UW pantry, CLUE tutoring center.
High School Places: The Special Olympics
Are you a first-generation student?: Yes
Best social media contact: leonmairayeah@gmail.com
Edwin Alarcon
Hometown: Grandview, Washington
High School: Grandview High School
College: Washington State University
Year in College: Graduated in May 2023
Major: Education
Occupation: Substitute Teacher
Dream job: Math teacher
Edwin’s Places: Attending different ASWSUTC (associated students of Washington state university tri-cities) and SEB (student entertainment board) organized events.
High School Places: Mariachi, Track, soccer.
Are you a first-generation student?: Yes
Best social media contact: edwin.alarcon@wsu.edu
Jasmin Arregui
Your Hometown: Grandview, Washington
Your High School: Grandview High School
College: Washington State University Tri-Cities
Year in College: Graduated
Major: Education
Occupation: Substitute Teacher
Dream job: Elementary School Teacher, 3rd-5th
Jasmine’s Places: ASWSUTC, Mosiac Center, SEB, and Dreamers Club are organizations in the school that would often hold events for students.
High School: Basketball, DECA, National Honors Society, Running Start, Link Crew, Volunteer Work.
Are you a first-generation student?: Yes
Best social media contact: jasmine.Arregui@wsu.edu
Elizabeth Orozco
Hometown: Grandview, Washington
High School: Grandview High School
College: Heritage University
Year in College: Graduate
Major: Psychology
Occupation: Gear-Up Student Achievement Specialist
Dream job: Clinical Psychologist
Elizabeth’s Places: CAMP
Are you a first-generation student?: Yes
Best social media contact: orozceli128@gmail.com
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