“The most valuable lesson I learned at An Achievable Dream was to work diligently to fulfill my life goals. I discovered this after watching Mr. Segaloff and the staff work tireless to ensure that all students received a quality education and were prepared for their careers. ”
– Jamel Robinson, Class of 2001
22002 002
Class Total: 35
SCHOOLS MILITARY
George Mason University
Hampton University
Norfolk State University
Old Dominion University
Radford University
Seton Hall University
St Augustine’s College
University of Phoenix
The Mary Hughes, Hampton The Mary Hughes, Hampton Roads Harley Davidson Scholars Roads Harley Davidson Scholars
United States Air Force
United States Army
United States Marine Corps TRADES
Dental Assisting
University of Virginia at Wise
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia State University
Virginia Tech
22012 012
SCHOOLS MILTARY
Bryant & Stratton
Centura College
James Madison University
Liberty University
Norfolk State University
Old Dominion University
Shaw University
United States Army
Cosmetology Radiology Control TRADES
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Virginia Tech
22012 012
We deeply mourn the passing of Mary Hughes, a community leader and philanthropist with an unwavering commitment to An Achievable Dream We are grateful every day for the love and support Mary poured into our Dreamers. We are honored that these two classes, along with the countless other Dreamers she impacted over the years, are part of her incredible legacy. She will be dearly and sincerely missed.
“Without the love and support of An Achievable Dream, my life
“To be an alumnus means so much to me because I feel like I’m part of history. I am proud of what the program has accomplished by providing education and opportunities for others. I am so proud that my son now attends the program and is carrying on the tradition.”
I love about An Achievable Dream is there are no limits. The program will help individuals identify who they are, not who the world wants them to be.”
– Erica Grant Jackson, Class of 2004
Class of 2005 Class of 2005
Class Total: 27 COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Centura College
Hampton University
North Carolina Central University
Old Dominion University
Saint Paul’s College
Virginia Peninsula
Community College
Virginia State University
MILITARY
United States Army
TRADES
Nail Technology
Welding
“An Achievable Dream’s influence is why education and community service are so important to me. I credit this program for igniting my love for learning, passion for teaching, and the desire to help others.”
– CPT Alicia Brown Lopez, Class of 2005
22006 006
Class Total: 34
SCHOOLS MILITARY
Blinn College
Bryant & Stratton College
Johnson C. Smith University
Liberty University
Norfolk State University
Old Dominion University
Strayer University
University of Phoenix
Virginia Peninsula
Community College
Virginia State University
Virginia Union University
22015 015
The Smithfield Foods Scholars The Smithfield Foods Scholars
United States Air Force
United States Army
United States Coast Guard
United States Navy TRADES
Welding
22015 015
22006 006
SCHOOLS MILTARY
Centura College
Fayetteville Technical College
Liberty University
Marymount University
Norfolk State University
North Carolina A&T
Old Dominion University
Radford University
Richard Bland College
University of Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia State University
Virginia Tech
“I
am proof that exposure to good people makes a difference in the lives of our children and much like the staff did for me, I hope to make a difference by being a positive role model in the community.”
– Calvin Malone,
Class of 2006
Class of 2007 Class of 2007
Class Total: 33 COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Hampton University
Johnson C. Smith University
Morehouse College
Norfolk State University
Old Dominion University
St. Augustine’s College
The Apprentice School
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Virginia State University
MILITARY
United States Air Force
United States Army
United States Marine Corps
TRADES
Certified Nursing Assisting Cosmetology
Licensed Practical Nursing
Welding
Scholars Scholars
“I look forward to one day giving back to this great institution. An Achievable Dream’s legacy is unlike any other school in Newport News.”
– Lakisha Carney-Washington, Class of 2007
SCHOOLS
Hampton
Johnson
Morehouse
Norfolk
Old
TRADES
Certified
Commercial
Licensed
ECPI
Elizabeth
Norfolk
North
22016 016
SCHOOLS
Centura College
Fayetteville Technical College
Liberty University
Marymount University
Norfolk State University
North Carolina A&T
Old Dominion University
Radford University
Richard Bland College
University of Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth
University
Virginia State University
Virginia Tech
MILTARY
United States Air Force
United States Navy
TRADES
Dental Assisting
Nail Technician
Class Total: 54
The Charles and Mari Ann Banks The Charles and Mari Ann Banks and Ferguson Scholars and Ferguson Scholars
“Generations of families have gone through the program! I am excited to see how An Achievable Dream becomes more involved within the surrounding communities to spread the importance of education access and resources. ”
– Janeen Graves, Class of 2016
22017 017
SCHOOLS
Chesapeake College
Howard University
Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Morehouse College
Norfolk State University
North Carolina Central University
Old Dominion University
Radford University
Salem College
Virginia Commonwealth University
Chesapeake College
Virginia Peninsula
Community College
Virginia Tech
Virginia Union University
MILITARY
United States Army
22017 017
The Ferguson and The Ferguson and Fass FamilyScholars Fass FamilyScholars
“An
Automative Technology
Cosmetology
Dental Assisting TRADES
Class Total: 64
Achievable Dream is a meaningful place to me. It’s incredible to see how the program continues to grow and continus to make an even greater impact in our communities.”
– Jorden Brown, Class of 2017
Class of 2022 Class of 2022
Class Total: 49
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Christopher Newport University
East Coast Polytechnic Institute
Elizabeth City State University
Emory & Henry College
George Mason University
Howard University
Montgomery Community College
Norfolk State University
Old Dominion University
Radford University
Richard Bland College
The Apprentice School
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Virginia State University
Virginia Tech
MILITARY
United States Air Force
TRADES
Cosmetology
Insulator
Sheet Metal
Welding
TheN.C.and TheN.C.and Linda Linda HardeeScholars HardeeScholars
“An
Achievable Dream taught me the importance of working hard. I carried these principles with me when I began the women ’ s basketball team at Richard Bland College.”
– Chamara Martin, Class of 2022
Class of 2011 Class of 2011
Class Total: 43
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Chowan University
Elizabeth City State University
George Mason University
Norfolk State University
Old Dominion University
Radford University
University of Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia State University
Virginia Tech
MILITARY
United States Army
TRADES
Cosmetology
Merchant Marine
Welding
“I will forever cherish An Achievable Dream, and all the program has done for me. An Achievable Dream taught me compassion, dedication, perseverance, and how to stand firm in the face of adversity.”
“I can still remember priceless moments that I will always hold on to with a chosen family.”
– Quamara Grady, Class of 2018
Class of 2019 Class of 2019
Class Total: 53
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Christopher Newport University
Clark Atlanta University
Hampton University
James Madison University
Mary Baldwin University
Norfolk State University
Old Dominion University
The Apprentice School
Tidewater Tech
Virginia Peninsula
Community College
Virginia State University
MILITARY
United States Air Force
United States Marine Corps
United States Navy
TRADES
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
Veterinary Technician
BanksScholars BanksScholars
“An Achievable Dream taught me that hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”
–
Caleb Weekes, Class of 2019
Class of 2020 Class of 2020
Class
Total: 42
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Bowie State University
George Mason University
James Madison University
Old Dominion University
Riverside College of Health Careers
Richard Bland College
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia State University
Virginia Tech
Virginia Wesleyan University
MILITARY
United States Air Force
United States Army
United States Navy
TRADES
Emergency Medical Technician
Merchant Marine
Welding
The Newport News The Newport News Shipbuilding Scholars
Shipbuilding Scholars
“I am the person that I am today because of the teachers at An Achievable Dream. I’ll be forever grateful.”
– Ashley Aguilar, Class of 2020
Class of 2021 Class of 2021
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Bryant & Stratton
Centura College
Christopher Newport
University
Liberty University
Norfolk State University
Old Dominion University
Radford University
Tidewater Community College
University of Virginia
Virginia State University
MILITARY
United States Air Force
United States Army
Virginia National Guard
TRADES
The PBMares Scholars The PBMares Scholars in honor of Alan S. Witt in honor of Alan S. Witt
Class Total: 48
“I am honored to carry a piece of the great history that is An Achievable Dream.”
– Kaleb Jarman, Class of 2021
Class of 2023 Class of 2023
Class Total: 47
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Christopher Newport University
Clark Atlanta University
Hampton University
James Madison University
Mary Baldwin University
Norfolk State University
Old Dominion University
The Apprentice School
Tidewater Tech
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Virginia State University
MILITARY
United States Air Force
TRADES
Cosmetology
Commerical Driving License
The Riverside Health and The Riverside Health and Downey Family Scholars Downey Family Scholars
“Being a Dreamer means there are no limits to what you can achieve. As a student and now an alumna of An Achievable Dream, I know that any goal I set for myself is attainable with the right support.”
