Danny Gong
Danny, ’98, teaches American Sign Language in Japan. He has a BA in dramatic writing from SUNY Purchase and a certificate in American Sign Language from LaGuardia Community College. Watch him signing at www.youtube.com and learn more about his work at www.deafjapan.com.
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Pauline Gordon
Pauline, ’06, received her masters degree in social work from Fordham University. She has worked as an advocate for youth in foster care in organizations such as the Mental Health Association of New York, YOUTHPower, and Lawyers for Children. Pauline was a grand prize winner in the 10th Annual Awards for Youth in Foster Care.
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Orubba Almansouri
Orubba, ’09, was named salutatorian of her class at the City College of New York-CUNY, where she earned double BA degrees in English and history. At her graduation ceremony, Orubba delivered a speech expressing her gratitude for her father’s encouragement to pursue an education and to break free from the “girls don’t go to college” […]
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Melvin Pichardo
Melvin, ’14, graduated from and received a two-year scholarship to attend Stella Adler Studio of Acting. His story, Tough Guise, was chosen for Teaching Tolerance its anti-bias curriculum. Melvin was one of three YCteen writers who were guests on The Brian Lehrer Show to discuss the 250th issue of YCteen, which was on the topic […]
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