Engage. Educate. Empower- For College!

The Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona just held commencement exercises for its first-ever graduating class. The six graduating young women have advanced academically, developed leadership skills and increased their self-confidence while at GLAAZ, and each one has plans to build on these accomplishments at the college level.
In just two years of operation, GLAAZ has already created positive change in the community by preparing young women for success in future educational pursuits and in life. Its curriculum and many community partnerships facilitate learning beyond the classroom and provide numerous leadership, creative thinking and career exploration opportunities. This inaugural graduation is not only a milestone for the graduates themselves, but also for the dedicated faculty and staff who deliver the highest level of instruction and promote creative problem solving and confidence in each young woman.
 

Congrats to the Graduates

Marli Jean Mayon
Favorite GLAAZ Memory: Competed in the 2012 Junior Achievement of Arizona’s JA You’re Hired! Program and earned a summer internship. Also emceed the 2013 event that drew 400 students from 23 Arizona high schools.
College Plans: Will attend Scottsdale Community College and then transfer to Arizona State University to pursue a degree in political science. Plans to complete law school, practice law and run for political office.

Ambrosia Victorian Mitchell
Favorite GLAAZ Memory: Participated in the Arizona High School Mock Trial regional competition in March 2013 with her GLAAZ teammates. The team placed one point shy of advancing to the state competition.
College Plans: Will attend Grand Canyon University and major in communication. Hopes to enter the field of public relations.
Adilene Quintero
Favorite GLAAZ Memory: Meeting new people and learning from the dedicated teachers at GLAAZ.
College Plans: Will attend Glendale Community College to become a dental assistant.
Alexandra Bostick Petersen
Favorite GLAAZ Memory: Making new friends and building relationships with teachers who “actually care about you personally.”
College Plans: Will attend Phoenix College to study phlebotomy, with the ultimate goal of becoming a labor and delivery anesthesiologist.
 
Maria Eymi Magaña

Favorite GLAAZ Memory: Enjoyed wearing a uniform because she never had to worry about what to wear!
College Plans: Will attend Grand Canyon University and major in secondary education with plans to become a teacher.
Yocelyne Garcia Diaz

Favorite GLAAZ Memory: Earned college credits for Spanish while attending GLAAZ. Enjoyed interacting with faculty and students.
College Plans: Will attend Glendale Community College for general education requirements, followed by the University of Phoenix to study criminal justice.
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