Scholars & Alumni

Scholars

In addition to their academic talents, Simsbury ABC scholars are chosen for their maturity, integrity, and leadership potential. Much is expected of our scholars in the Simsbury ABC Program such as following the rules of the program, contributing to the house and maintaining high academic standards. Scholars also strive to be active members of the Simsbury community by participating in sports, music and theater programs, school clubs and community service. 
 
Administrators, counselors and teachers at Simsbury High School acknowledge the positive impact of Simsbury ABC scholars.  All staff, faculty and students benefit from interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds and all are better prepared for an increasingly multi-ethnic and multicultural society.

Julian

Class of 2028

Hometown
New York City, NY
Host Family
Timothy & Leslie Murphy
Academic Advisor

Activities

David

Class of 2027

Hometown
Laurel, MD
Host Family
Greg Kozbinski, Nadine Eales, & Cara Gardner
Academic Advisor
Susan Van Kleef
Activities
Boy Scouts, Crew, Fencing, DECA

Joakim

Class of 2029

Hometown
Hartford, CT
Host Family
To Be Announced
Academic Advisor
Subha Sankaran
Activities

Isaias

Class of 2029

Hometown
New York City, NY
Host Family
Kelly Reese and Aaron Waterman
Academic Advisor

Activities
Soccer

Emmanuel

Class of 2026

Hometown
New York City, NY
Host Family
Eric & Stephanie Summerer
Academic Advisor
Christie Pascavis
Activities
Basketball

See our 2023 feature on Local News

Alumni

Since 1973, Simsbury ABC has graduated over 85 students. All graduates of Simsbury ABC have attended four-year colleges and universities, over 95% have graduated, and many have gone on to graduate school. Many of our alumni support the program and keep in contact with host families, board members and other volunteers.

Simsbury ABC Alumni can click here to connect via the Simsbury A Better Chance Alumni LinkedIn page.

Some colleges and universities attended by Simsbury ABC graduates

  • Babson College

  • Bentley College

  • Bucknell University

  • Brown University

  • Bryant College

  • Cornell University

  • College of Holy Cross

  • Drew University

  • Duke University

  • Fordham University

  • George Washington University

  • Howard University

  • Hunter College

  • James Madison University

  • Lafayette University

  • Lehigh University

  • London School of Economics

  • Loyola University Maryland

  • Marist College

  • Marywood College

  • New York University

  • North Carolina State University

  • Northeastern University

  • Northwestern University

  • Ohio Wesleyan College

  • Pace University

  • Pennsylvania State University

  • Providence College

  • Rider College

  • SUNY Stonybrook

  • Trinity College

  • University of Connecticut

  • University of California, Berkeley