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Trent Cross
09 Apr

Trent Cross: From sports standout to exercise science student

Written by
Sabina Haskell

When asked to talk about his journey from a kid growing up in Milton to a successful college freshman, Trent Cross tells a story marked with the typical challenge facing first-generation college students: “None of my family had ever gone to college, so I didn’t really know what way to go.” “But when…
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8 high schools introduce innovative math course ‘EMC2’
21 Oct

Math = success in college

Written by
Sabina Haskell

Eight high schools are now teaching a new, much-anticipated course to strengthen math proficiencies in high school students before they graduate. Dozens and dozens of students have enrolled in Essential Math for College and Careers, or EMC2, at Green Mountain Union High School, North Country Union…
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Theo Avent
17 Oct

VSAC Student Success Story: Theo Avent connects people to inspire change

Written by
Sabina Haskell

Theo Avent is an engaging, articulate leader who brings people together to inspire change. He’s had a longstanding interest in politics. Add in the fact that he’s the son of a white mother and an African American father, and you’d be sure we were talking about President Barack Obama, not a 20-year…
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Gail Trede
04 Sep

Gail Trede uses life’s lessons to become a librarian

Written by
Sabina Haskell

When Gail Trede started her college path she was in her mid-50s. It started because she had earned the opportunity to take an online class at no cost through volunteer work. But she was reluctant. She didn’t think she was smart enough. Her confidence was so low, someone else had to actually sign her…
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Meghan Lewia
26 Jun

Meghan Lewia helps keep people healthy

Written by
Sabina Haskell

Meghan Lewia helps keep people healthy now, but she does so from behind the scenes. She is a friendly voice and guiding hand in making sure patients, many with chronic conditions, are getting the tests and regular care they need. Meghan’s plan is to get out of the office and into some scrubs. She’s…
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Lizzie Brown
21 Jun

How persistence paid off for Lizzie Brown

Written by
Sabina Haskell

Elizabeth “Lizzie” Brown just graduated from Craftsbury Academy last week. Lizzie joined the GEAR UP program later on in high school but has taken advantage of the program as a resource to help her finalize the details of her college plans and learn how to pay for college. She persisted through the…
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