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Senior Kudos: Gabe Phillips

Senior Kudos: Gabe Phillips

by Colonial School District | Apr 17, 2020 | Uncategorized

Senior Spotlight: Leah Green

Senior Spotlight: Leah Green

by Colonial School District | Apr 17, 2020 | Senior Spotlight, Uncategorized

 Where do you live/grow up?Middletown,DE What are your plans for after graduation?I plan to attend Delaware State University for Mass Communication. What are you passionate about outside of school?I am passionate about everyone being treated fairly. No matter their...
Senior Spotlight: Francisca Owusu

Senior Spotlight: Francisca Owusu

by Colonial School District | Apr 15, 2020 | Senior Spotlight, Uncategorized

Where do you live/grow up?I spent a small portion of my childhood in Ghana but I grew up in Newark, Delaware. What are your plans for after graduation?I plan to join the Army National Guard but still attend college for Nursing. What are you passionate about outside of...
Senior Spotlight: Ceren Kangal

Senior Spotlight: Ceren Kangal

by Colonial School District | Apr 8, 2020 | Senior Spotlight, Uncategorized

What are your plans for after graduation? After graduation I plan to attend a college or university. What are you passionate about outside of school? I am passionate about having fun with my family and friends, basically just going out and having a good time with the...
Senior Spotlight: Donovan King

Senior Spotlight: Donovan King

by Colonial School District | Apr 8, 2020 | Senior Spotlight, Uncategorized

Where do you live/grow up?I live in Elsmere (Wilmington), Delaware. What are your plans for after graduation?I plan to major in Nursing at Boston College, while possibly double majoring. What are you passionate about outside of school?I am passionate about...
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