DECEMBER 2021

RTE 2021 College Grads

Our scholars continue to rise... 

Rise Together Education is now supporting 51 scholarships recipients this academic term in colleges and universities across the country. Please join us in congratulating our 3 new college grads: Andrea Molina (pictured above with mom), Michel-Ange Siaba and Sara Aguilar. More information on each terrific college grad is below. 
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Michel-Ange Siaba

Michel-Ange Saba (Paly '17) initially attended Humboldt State then transferred to Stonehill College in Massachusetts. He graduated Magna Cum Laude this summer. Michel-Ange earned a bachelor's degree majoring in Criminology and minoring in German Studies and Sociology. He was also named Northeast-10 Conference's Man of the Year for 2021. Additionally, he was a 2021 Fulbright Scholarship semifinalist, Presidential Merit Scholarship recipient and has been inducted to the Edwin H. Sutherland Criminology Honor Society. Michel-Ange is helping RTE to advise current college students. He is currently working as a cognitive-behavioral therapist with incarcerated people in Norfolk. He will continue his stellar educational career in January by attending Suffolk Law School in Boston. 
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Andrea Molina

Andrea Molina (Paly '17) graduated from San Jose State University this summer Cum Laude. She earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology and minored in Theater Arts. We are proud of Andrea who is continuing her education at the same institution this fall. She is currently in a Master's degree program in Counseling and Guidance. She is working on credentialing for Pupil Personnel Services as well as for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She is interested in the socio-emotional development aspect of counseling.   
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Sara Aguilar

Sara Aguilar (Paly '17) graduated from Menlo College earning a bachelor's degree in Marketing. Like Michel-Ange, Sara was a student-athlete as a wrestler. She helped to bring the Oaks their first National title in wrestling. She was ranked #4 in the country in her first year of collegiate wrestling. As Sara paved the way for female athletes in wrestling, she became an All-American many times in her career. Sara has used her discipline as an athlete to her advantage in academics and to learn to be an excellent coach. 

Happy Holidays!

We wish you a wonderful holiday season. Thank you for your continuing support through another very difficult year for our students. Many are still partially attending school online. Your financial support is the back bone of our ability to support these persistent and thriving students who are our neighbors and your children's Paly classmates. Please consider a year end contribution to a great cause! 
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