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.

Muna Nwafor

Class of 2024

Hometown
Newark, NJ
Host Family
Jetaun Dobbs & Heath Grossman
Academic Advisor
Lauren Shafer
Activities
Fencing, Volleyball

Watch Muna’s interview >

Emmanuel Croffie

Class of 2026

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

Ethan Vasquez

Class of 2025

Hometown
Anaheim, CA
Host Family
Christine & Andy Granger
Academic Advisor
Chris Eckett
Activities
Cross Country, Basketball, Fencing

Watch Ethan’s interview >

David Chukwu

Class of 2027

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

Nana-Poku Boakye

Class of 2025

Hometown
Weymouth, MA
Host Family
Jess & Jed Flaherty
Academic Advisor
Mufaddal Mundiwala
Activities
Yearbook, Debate Team, Basketball, Students of Color Alliance, Equity Council, DECA business fraternity

Watch Nana-Poku’s interview >

Manny Ezeba

Class of 2027

Hometown
Rodeo, CA
Host Family
Rocco & Leigh LaSala
Academic Advisor
Karin Lefranc
Activities
Debate club, Model UN

Watch Manny’s Ted Talk

Bryson Tsgot-Erdene

Class of 2024

Hometown
Starkville, MS
Host Family
Andrea & Dave Connaughton
Academic Advisor
Trudy Pearce
Activities
Hope For The Homeless, Strength & Conditioning, Basketball

Watch Bryson’s interview >

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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

  • 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

  • University of Connecticut