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ichie Vo, Class of 2019, is a member of the first graduating class at People’s Prep Charter School. Richie is the embodiment of our Core Values of Grit and Achievement in his postgraduate studies. He began his college career at Essex County College to study nursing. He worked very hard, earned a 3.0 GPA, and just transferred to William Paterson University. He is now studying biology in pursuit of a career in medicine in the ER. Richie is not only dedicated to his studies but also to his family. He visits home often and is a role model to his younger siblings. Richie has always worked and still holds a job even while in college. Ms. K, People’s Prep’s alumni coordinator, has enjoyed working with Richie as he continues his journey to com-
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plete our school’s mission of graduating from the college of his choice. "Richie impresses me every time we meet. He is not only dedicated to his family, but to his school work and to his future. We’re exciting to see him thriving in college." People’s Prep is a stand-alone, independent charter high school whose mission is for all students to graduate from the college of their choice as informed, involved, and resilient citizens. Opened in 2011, People’s Prep has had two graduating classes with a graduation rate of 90% and a college acceptance rate of 85%. We provide a robust college prep program for ALL Newark students; there are no academic requirements and no tuition needed to attend. To lean more, visit us at www.peoplesprepnewark.org!
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