John Swinea graduated from East Chapel Hill High School in Chapel Hill, NC. While in high school, he was awarded Eagle Scout. He was also on the swim team, a cappella, and volunteered on his free time. Read about John’s … Read more

  Sonia Rao, of Morrisville, NC, graduated from Green Hope High School. She is our Bridge Year Fellow for 2021-2022. She is majoring in Journalism. She is a Chuck Stone Scholar as well as a recipient of the M.S. Van Hecke award from … Read more

Ayanna Philips, from Charlotte, NC, graduated from Merancas Middle College High School. During high school, she was involved in the National Honors Society, National Student Council, and Yearbook. She was awarded the Phillip O’ Berry Certification of Leadership, Merancas Scholar, and … Read more

Andrew McBride graduated from Cox Mill High School. He is from Concord, NC. During high school, Andrew was involved in DECA, BETA Club, and the Debate Club.   Read about Andrew’s Gap Year! Uncertainty and Excitement in the Face of … Read more

  Emma Lovelace is from Forest City, NC. She graduated from East Rutherford High School. During high school, Emma was involved in the Student Government Association, Younglife, National Honor Society, and she was a part of her yearbook staff. She also played … Read more

  Sitao Lin is a graduate of Mitchell High School from Spruce Pine, NC. During his time in high school, Sitao participated in theater, Key Club, Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America, and Future Health Professionals. At Mitchell, he was … Read more

Anna (McCarty) Hudson is a Research Triangle High School alumna from Raleigh, NC. Throughout high school, McCarty was involved in different organizations such as Student Council, Math Honors Society, executive board member of National Honors Society, president of National Art Honors Society, and … Read more