TheRossScholarsProgram
Ross Family Report 2025
Emily Osei
CURRENT ROSS SCHOLAR
“Watching Emily grow this year has been a quiet joy. She approaches her work with care and thoughtfulness, and even when things feel challenging—whether it’s a tough day or a tricky assignment—she shows up with steady determination. Emily began the year confident in her academic abilities but more reserved in sharing them beyond the classroom. Over time, she’s become increasingly open—participating more in class, engaging with peers, and finding moments to let her thoughtful voice shine.” Alina Dunker-Ware, Emily’s th Grade Advisor
● Emily has earned A’s in her core subjects.
● Emily continued playing field hockey this year and served as an eighth-grade captain.
● She also joined the Student Culture and Climate Team, which empowers students to use their voices to create positive change at school.
● Emily will attend Blair Academy for high school.
David
Edohen '26
CURRENT ROSS SCHOLAR
“It has been a joy to teach and advise Davidthis year! While he started the year a little more shy and reserved, it quickly became evident that David loves making others laugh and connecting with new peers. The transition to Peck academics was tricky, but through his advocacy and spending time meeting with teachers, David has grown significantly, particularly in his English and Spanish classes. He is a vocal class participant and a friend to all.” Caroline Sugg, David’s th Grade Advisor
● Some of his highlights from this year include playing soccer, meeting new people, and building friendships.
● His passion for numbers led him to join the Math Olympiad, where he worked on complex problems and competed against his classmates.
Savannah
Williams '27
CURRENT ROSS SCHOLAR
Savannah “continues to make strides as a Peck student, while her enthusiasm as a new member of the Peck tech team shows her willingness to get involved in our community. Taking the initiative to begin the basketball club demonstrates her potential for remarkable leadership, and her commitment and teamwork on the Peck basketball team have made a significant impact on both team spirit and performance.” Sue Longenecker, Savannah’s th Grade Advisor
● Joined the Student Culture and Climate Team and quickly made valuable contributions.
● Semester highlights include playing field hockey for the first time, traveling to away games, and receiving her peers' Consideration of Others award.
Delylah Reyes '24
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● CurrentOccupation: Student
○ MKA '
○ Participated in the school's winter musical, "Descendants,” where they sold out three shows.
○ Member of the softball team.
○ “I feel really welcomed in this community and I'm thankful to Mr. Ross because without his support, I would not be as content as I am now.”
Kassidy Wilson '24
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● CurrentOccupation: Student
○ Blair Academy '
● CurrentOccupation: Student
○ Choate Rosemary Hall '
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Christopher Chabla '22
● CurrentOccupation: Student
○ St. Paul’s School '
■ Christopher is enrolled in the Chinese High Honors Program.
■ Christopher is a member of the Varsity Wrestling team.
● PersonalUpdates:
○ Traveled to Costa Rica as a medical volunteer and for cultural immersion.
○ Interned at the SEEDS Young Scholars Program as a camp counselor.
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Amparito Sanchez '21
● CurrentOccupation:Student
○ The Madeira School '
○ Doing a month long internship with Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN).
○ Amparito is on the Varsity Softball team at Madeira and went back home to Peru with her family for Spring Break!
○ She is graduating in June and plans on committing to Drew University.
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● CurrentOccupation:Student
○ Northeastern University, D'Amore-McKim School of Business
Gonçalo
Soares '20
○ Seton Hall Prep '
● ProfessionalUpdates:
○ This summer, Gonçalo will be an Business Analytics and Finance Intern at Merck & Co., Inc.
○ He was selected to participate in the Goldman Sachs Possibilities Summit.
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● CurrentOccupation:Student
○ Rutgers University '
○ Phillips Academy Andover '
Karla Aouga '20
Maria Vieira '18
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● CurrentOccupation:Student
○ Colgate '
○ Study Abroad Fall University of Sydney
○ Study Abroad Spring University of Wollongong
○ Deerfield Academy '
● PersonalUpdates:
○ Spent the Fall of at the University of Sydney taking classes for her Astrophysics and Studio Art major and minor tracks.
○ Decided to stay in Australia for their summer (Dec-Feb) and got a full-time job in sales and at the local artisan markets (Bondi, Glebe, Redfern).
○ She is planning a Southeast Asia backpacking trip.
○ She is slated to be the president of Colgate Astronomy and Astrophotography club and wants to establish Colgate's first TEDX collaboration/club.
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● CurrentOccupation:Student
○ University of Pennsylvania '
■ Selected to join Penn's oldest Senior Honor Society
■ Chair of Strictly Funk Dance Company
■ Spent last summer as an intern with J&J
○ Blair Academy '
Aitalia Sharpe '18
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Leah Paul '18
● CurrentOccupation:Student
○ Wesleyan University '
■ Neuroscience and Sociology
double major, pre-med track
■ Wesleyan Student
Philanthropy Ambassador in Office of Advancement
■ Co-President of SUYA Dance
Troupe, planning the group's
first ever dance showcase this spring
■ Ujamaa Black Student Union
board member
■ Caribbean Student Association
board member
○ Kent Place School '
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Patrick “Eton” Uket '16
● CurrentOccupation:Student
○ Yale University '
■ Studying mechanical engineering
○ St. Paul’s School '
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● CurrentOccupation: MedicalScribeinthe EmergencyDepartment
Ruqaiyyah
Lucas-Caldwell
● ProfessionalUpdates:
○ Last September, she presented at the annual conference of the Mid-Atlantic Section of the American Urological Association in West Virginia about her experience in their pre-medical enrichment program and the importance of gateway programs for marginalized students in medicine.
○ During her Senior Year at UPENN, she studied abroad in London.
● Education:
○ University of Pennsylvania ' , Pre-Med
○ Newark Academy '
Victoria Lima '15
Education:
● Barnard College '
● Miss Porter’s School '
○ Varsity Volleyball
○ Varsity Lacrosse
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Joao Honorio '14
Education:
● Drexel University '
○ LeBow College of Business (Business, Management, and Marketing)
● Delbarton '
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Jaydee Figueroa '13
● CurrentOccupation: UnitedStatesAirForce
■ Job Security Forces (Military Police)
■ Promoted from E- to E- (Senior Airman)
■ Future plan: to finish bachelor degree
■ Currently deployed in Kuwait
● Education:
○ Rutgers University '
○ George School '
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● CurrentOccupation: Ophthalmological
Assistant
Rita Keazer '12
● Education:
○ Princeton University '
○ St. Paul’s School '
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● CurrentOccupation: Completed Nursing SchoolandishopingtotaketheNCLEXRN soon
Jasmin Guzman '11
● PersonalUpdates:
○ Jasmin was recently engaged
● Education:
○ Rutgers University '
○ Miss Hall’s School '
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Patricia
Morel '11
● CurrentOccupation: LongTermSubstitute
TeacherUnionTownship
● Education:
○ Kean University '
■ Graduated Summa Cum Laude
○ Millbrook School '
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● CurrentOccupation: Customersuccess manager,BonterraTech
Marcus Jones '10
● Education
○ Colby College ' (Environmental Science)
○ St. Paul’s School '
● PersonalUpdate:
○ Marcus recently moved back to New Jersey
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Raven Young '09
● CurrentOccupation:Student
○ Dual Bachelor's/Master's Degree Program
● Education:
○ Villanova ' (five-year BA/MA in Political Science and minor in Public Service Administration)
○ St. Paul’s School ’
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Kobby
Adu-Diawuo '09
● CurrentOccupation: VicePresidentof InvestmentsatHarbourViewEquity Partners
● Education:
Georgetown '
St. Paul’s School '
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Jihad
Harkeem '08
● CurrentOccupation:Creative Consultant
○ In his role as a creative consultant, Jihad has solicited sponsorships from Red Bull; fully developed, produced and executed a runway show for Studio Dem; and brokered numerous partnerships between brands in a variety of fields.
● Education
○ Fordham University '
○ Avon Old Farms School '
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● CurrentOccupation:
○ ResidentPhysician,Virginia CommonwealthDivisionof Urology
Nyasia JonesMahoney '07
● Education:
○ Emory University BS/MS, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School '
○ Newark Academy '
● PersonalUpdates:
○ Patiently awaiting arrival of baby number # any day!
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Kenneth Nyamekye
● CurrentOccupation: PromotedtoFire Captain
○ Appointed to Commandant of Administrative Services and Planning/Health Officer of Newark Fire Division
● Education:
○ Rutgers University ' (MPA)
○ Rutgers University '
○ Delbarton '
