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COLLEGE NOW
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
RECIPIENTS
College Now Certificate of Achievement Recipients - Since 1996, College Now faculty and staff at each high school have selected students who exemplify the ideals of the program to receive the College Now Certificate of Achievement and a $50 check. Recipients have won the award because their participation in the program helped them make great academic strides, significantly improve their basic skills and recognize their potential for success in college.

Certificate of Achievement
Award Recipients - 2007 - 2008

Nune Genjoyan
Abraham Lincoln High School
CN Courses - Behavioral & Social Sciences, Business Administration, Communications, Student Development
Undecided
"College Now was the door to a new world for me. It helped me greatly. I learned how to concentrate more on academics by identifying weak spots in my studying process. I have found that I am business oriented and am considering a career in that field. This would not have been possible without the College Now program."
Ryan Sherman
Brooklyn Studio High School
CN Courses - Behavioral & Social Sciences, Communications, Computer Concepts, Student Development
Barry University
"College Now has allowed me to grow not only as a student but as a person. After taking my first course, I knew that I wanted to take more. The courses were challenging and prepared me for what a college class demands. The program made me feel comfortable in a college setting and made me excited to attend college next fall. It also gave me the support I needed to exceed standards and to achieve grades I felt were out of my reach."
Melissa Milord
Canarsie High School
CN Courses - Behavioral & Social Sciences
Long Island University
"I have found the College Now experience to be very beneficial because it made me realize both my academic strengths and weaknesses. The program introduced me to exactly what college demands from a student and prepared me for the fast pace of a college class. I recommend this program to every student who plans to go to college."
Tiffany Doodnauth
Clara Barton High School
CN Courses: Business Administration, Science
New York City Technical College
"College Now helped me understand that college is not just a continuation of high school. By taking part in the program, I became acquainted with the demands of college life and work. It provided me with an authentic college experience and will ease the transition from high school."
Sarah Edkins
Curtis High School
CN Courses: Behavioral & Social Sciences, Business Administration, Communications, Student Development
Undecided
"Although my high school classes have been rigorous, the depth of knowledge I received from the College Now program has been incomparable. I am sorry I cannot take another College Now course but look forward to beginning college with confidence."
Nicole McLeod
Edward R. Murrow High School
CN Courses: Business Administration, Communications
Baruch College
"As a Murrow student, I have had the priviledge of deciding which classes I want for each marking period. The best courses I chose were those offered by College Now. I am grateful that I have taken Business Administration and Communications because of the knowledge I gained and the impact that knowledge will have on my future."
Cesar Gonzalez
Franklin D. Roosevelt High School
CN Courses: Behavioral & Social Sciences, English, Student Development
College of Staten Island
"In the eyes of this soon-to-be college student, the definition of the word preparation is College Now. The courses I have taken have prepared me mentally and emotionally for the tasks at hand. The skills I learned in these classes helped me to excel and to be the best I can be."
Elibel Santana
International High School
CN Courses: Communications, English
Undecided
"College Now has been a great opportunity for me to discover myself, learn new things and develop skills I will use in the future."
Akeila Mayers
James Madison High School
CN Courses: Behavioral & Social Sciences, Communications, English, Student Development
Kingsborough Community College
"College Now gave me the opportunity to improve in high school and prepare for my future in college. I have learned to embrace challenges and to develop self-confidence. College Now is not just about obtaining credits; it's about the experience I have gained and others have not."
Jonathan Xie
John Dewey High School
CN Courses: English, Science
Undecided
"I joined the College Now program because I needed help in writing essays. Writing was one of my fears, and my teacher told me the ENG BW class would be perfect for me. He was right. I learned a lot of things, and now I feel I can start an essay and finish it by using the suggestions my teacher gave me."
Yichun Luo
Lafayette High School
CN Courses: Behavioral & Social Sciences, Communications, English, Student Development
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
"The College Now program provided a significant chance for me to become successful academically and to plan a better future."
Vanessa Nolasco
Leon M. Goldstein High School
CN Courses: Behavioral & Social Sciences, Humanities
Hunter College
"College Now has been a wonderful experience for me. It allowed me to explore different areas of study that I had never thought of before. I believe that the program has given me a new perspective on what to appreciate and how to do so; I've learned that it's okay to question what you might not immediately understand."
Joe King
Michael J. Petrides High School
CN Courses: Behavioral & Social Sciences, Business Administration
College of Staten Island
"College Now has given me the opportunity to see first hand what college is going to be like next year. It has prepared me for how much work we are going to get and has made me realize the sacrifices I may have to make in the future. The program has been a financial plus for me, and I appreciate that there is such a program in New York City that gives struggling students like me the chance to earn college credits while still in high school."
Jasper Perez
New Dorp High School
CN Courses: Behavioral & Social Sciences, Business Administration, Science
City College of New York
"Being a part of College Now has expanded my horizons for future college decisions. I was scared at first when I thought of going to college, but after taking these classes, I feel more confident about deciding what I should do. College Now has given me an opportunity to grow academically and socially within a familiar high school environment, and I am grateful to have been a part of this great experience."
Andres Gutierrez
New Utrecht High School
CN Courses: Behavioral & Social Sciences, Broadcasting Computer Concepts, Student Development
New York University
"The College Now experience has been one of a kind. It has further developed my outlook on what I should expect when I attend college in the fall. My favorite course was Introduction to Broadcasting, which I took in the summer. In addition to giving me the chance to examine the media landscape, it had labs that were completed at the college radio station and which gave me the opportunity to read news updates every Wednesday for the afternoon shift."
Jason Goldstein
Port Richmond High School
CN Courses: Behavioral & Social Sciences, Communications, Humanities
Rutgers University
"Taking College Now courses was one of the better choices I made in high school. The program made me a better overall student, and when I head off to Rutgers in the fall, I will have a much better understanding of what a college class is all about."
Raymond Aviles
Ralph R. McKee High School
CN Courses: Behavioral & Social Sciences, Science, Student Development
New York Institute of Technology
"College Now has certainly helped me to succeed in many ways by getting me to expand my abilities so that I could see problems from different angles and points of view and then strive to solve them logically."
Difaa Majrud
Samuel J. Tilden High School
CN Courses: Communications, Student Development
Brooklyn College
"I am grateful and I feel blessed for being in the College Now program. It has given me the confidence I need for college. Thank you for letting me join the program. Because of it, I feel that I have overcome many challenges."
Dakova Duverseau
Sheepshead Bay High School
CN Courses: Behavioral & Social Sciences, Business Administration, Computer Concepts, English, Student Development
College of Staten Island
"Since I have been taking College Now courses, I have improved my reading and writing skills. The courses have earned me 13 credits and much experience with college teaching methods."
Kashana Satney
South Shore High School
CN Courses: Business Administration, Computer Concepts, Mathematics, Student Development
Lincoln Technical
"My experience in the College Now program has been fun and educational. The classes have been a great motivation for me. I believe all high school students should take College Now classes; I know they made me more mature and better educated."
Ashley Panelli
Staten Island Technical High School
CN Courses - Behavioral & Social Sciences, Business Administration, Computer Concepts
Dickinson College
"College Now has been a unique experience that has helped me grow as a student and as a person. The classes have opened me up to what I will face in college, and I am no longer fearful of what is in store for me there."
Brigette Jara
Susan E. Wagner High School
CN Courses - Broadcasting, Business Administration, Computer Concepts, Communications, English, Science
College of Staten Island
"College Now has taught me how to do well under pressure, increase my knowledge and be well-prepared for both college and life. The classes were hard but worthwhile in the end, and they taught me how to become a responsible young adult. I am one step closer to my future college journey and am ready for it; you could be too if you took some College Now classes."
Summar Odtallah
Telecommunications High School
CN Courses - English, Humanities
Hunter College
"The College Now ENG BW class helped me pass the English Regents."
Frances Cardenas
Tottenville High School
CN Courses - Behavioral & Social Sciences, Communications, Student Development
Fashion Institute of Technology
"The College Now program motivated me to succeed and prepared me for my future studies in college. The courses I have taken have impacted me in a positive way, giving me a glimpse of how college classes are taught and how to use this valuable information in the future. The experience has helped me to make wise academic decisions."
Anthony Morgan
William E. Grady High School
CN Courses - Behavioral & Social Sciences, Commications, English, Mathematics
New York City Technical College
"College Now has played a pivotal part in my high school education. The experience has made me a changed person, a better person. It made me look at a different way of learning and improved my study habits and test-taking abilities. I used to think that passing with a 65 was good enough, but I don't any more. I think that high school students who have the opportunity to participate in a College Now program should take it. They will be amazed by what they will get from it."
Genffrey Chan
Fort Hamilton High School
CN Courses: Behavioral & Social Sciences, Business Administration, Science, Student Development
City University

2006 - 2007
 
2006 - 2007
Amna Abdullah Joshua Cintron Brandon Lehrer Rahana Saleem
Latoya Abrams Sandra DeVito Vivian Marrero Melinda Wheeler
Abosede Ajayi Michael Dibudo Maryan Nasr Cameka Williams
Nushrat Amin Olivia Drabczyk Celia Navarro Insherah Yafaee
Mary Bamtefa Diana Fahmy Renee Patterson
Fiza Bibi Lauren Garofalo Sally Rahman
Tanya Brailovsky Julian Hutchinson Amanda Rodriguez
2005 - 2006
 
2005 - 2006
Farhana Akhtar Samantha Chan
Christanie Jeune
James Surace
Jonathan Baez Deepak Devjani
Stephen Koustoubardis
Victor Tanon
Genc Biba Barry Djenabou
Christina McDonnell
Diana Trochez
Lenny-Ann Blake Aleksandr Grinshpun Christian Montiel Geraldine Utate
Geenelle Calliste Marissa Gulinello Joanna Rostek Dildora Yusupova
James Cama Joseph Gunn Jamie Lynn Seguine
Carissa Canovas Mariem Hafez   Miriam Siguencia  
2004 - 2005
 
2003 - 2004
Amin Aziz Dominique Modeste Vladimir Beyn Hugh Mulzac
Obafemi Bakare Tiffany Moore   Lynn Bonhometre Kleitias Petri
Ricardo Black Paul Mullins   Chevonne Byas Jesse Reed
Eldyn Carcamo Liliya Ostifiyckuk   Anthony Cervera Christina Regalbuto
Gabrielle Carletti Matthew Perez   Zhen Fa He Juliya Reznikova
Leroy Corbitt Maria Ramirez   Eugenio Gonzalez Edwin Rodriguez
Masooma Dar Susan Sheehan   Ebonie Goulbourne Alba Ruiz
Katherine Ferrand Roman Sizykh   Patricia Jean-Louis Nicholas Russo
Oscar Guzman Scott Spiritus   Kristina Johnson Kelly Schioppo
Virginia Hung Sahar Zafar   Taslima Khuku Stanislav Shraybman
Anna Liriano Elona Zholanji   Michael Lore Ria Sukra
Tamer Mahmoud   Christopher Macharie Sonia Sultan
Shari McNeil   Anthony Maraventano Vladislav Zeleznik
2002 - 2003
 
2001 - 2002
Melissa Andrew Kathleen Louis   Anthony Avendano Michelle Jeffers
Shanell Campbell Mimi Mak Carol Cain Christina Jimenez
Nataia Carryl Anatoly Masterovoy Anetta Callender Guy Mahasri
Fayeann Crawford Pasquale Mastroviti Lina Carollo Melissa Marin
Cathyleen Cruz Natalie Melo Denise Chavez Marina Mazur
Samuel Desravine Marceline Naude Sharon Christian Anica Mulzac
Sherieka Ellis Rachel Patterson Nicholas Davis Eleanora Pasechnik
Christine Farkouth Sherleen Petion Jacquelin Dilone Daniella Pond
Elly Gauw Vanessa Pierrelouis Alexandra Drori Magdalene Ross
Eva Gauw Biana Revutsky Tara Edwards Dominque Scali
Priscilla Head Jeffrey Shepps Mary Emerson Fausto Uzeta
Diana Jean Rosemarie Solimeo Nakeisha Gooden Demetrius Volcy
Matthew Konigsberg Sivanthini Thiruchelvam Deanna Hines Xueru Zhang
Jose Lema Xiu Yi Zhen
2000 - 2001
1999 - 2000
Shehadeh Ahmaro Ebony Hollis Mark Bennett Milana Izrailova
Olikah Anderson Yana Korsunskaya Tayesha Cadore Jerry Megna
Luana Baker Jackson Ma Crystal Carter Gai Min Tsoi
Christopher Barone MacCorley Mathieu Erica Cherington Lori Miraglia
Tara Bates Marlene Perez Josephine Como Thai Nguyen
Yekaterina Bor Geraldine Pierre David Dong Cun Crystal Powell
Dmitriy Chechelnitskiy Jenna Pulla Svetlana Finkelshteyn Denise Rivera
Carmela Como Katiria Ruiz Michael George David Stevenson
Charlene Crumpe Matthew Savage Peaches Hall Marsha Taylor
Tara Deschamps Shiju Varughese Victor Hernandez Melissa Torres
Fitzory Dias Christopher Vitola Sharalle Horn Marina Viscun
Rochester Fuentes Chuan Zeng Robinson Iglesias Bolue Xue
Victoria Gueli
1998 - 1999
1997 - 1998
Christina Adesanya Dan Kaustav I. Kemigabo Asaba Alex Rodriguez
Aleksandra Baric Trudy Mitchell Zhanna Beyl Miguel Rosas
Misha Dehaney Cristine Mormile Meisha-Gay Chatrie Karen Samaroo
Charles DeLutri Marilyn Nkrumah Yuen Chi Kwok Vinod Seepersad
Robert Deosarran Robert Nuzzo Paul Disler Courtney Seklejian
Rosario Dimas Maria Pak Deborah Grassia Ling Sheng
Vincent DiPietro Karesa Rodney Hanin Hasweh Olga Shershneva
Nancy Dorce Benigno Rodriguez Vernell Johnson Sansean South
Tabitha Gronock Dana Russell Carlo Lasorsa Gary Stewart
Tuesday Hardie Vincenza Silva Marisa Lobianco Evan Taub
Mosarref Hussain Charles Siracusa Stefano Lo Cicero Trevor Triumph
Dmitriy Malinovskiy Marlena Weaver
Michelle Maniscalco Ying Wei Li
Brian Moses
1996 - 1997
1995 - 1996
Derek Andrews Holly Louis Pia Anzalone Sony Joseph
Christopher Cornacchio Melissa Mico Yogita Balram Jamshed Khan
Stacey Ann Douglas Ra-Mel Monroe Nattasia Chaney Hubert Lai
Christopher Ferrante Cindy Ng Michael Chiapperino Tracey McKenzie
Gaynor George Shao Qing Feng David Cooper Levar Monah
Adelina Herrarte Laura Simon Kenneth Cruz Nadia Nord
Catherine Hrabowska Sheila Szklanny Agata Dryda Rocky Outar
Kathleen Hyde Marina Tarasenko Andrea Dublin John Palmiotti
Linda Jolley Asma Usman Irina Friedman Michael Plugues
Marie Jorvelus Jose Vargas Rachelle Francois Dwayne Sailsman
Helen Karantzalis Marcia Whittaker Jasmyn Fransler Frederick Wheeler
Irma Kelley Bridgette Yeboah Max Hittler Julia Zakhaleva
Yuliya Kozyr Xiu Yin Lu Eugene Ioffe
Su-E Lai

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