Nacere Hart, Trinity Episcopal School, Class of 2026
If you ask his teachers what stands out about Nacere, they’ll tell you the same thing: he’s growing into a thoughtful, engaged, genuinely curious young man. This year especially, they’ve…
Ny’Keila Short, Collegiate School, Class of 2026
What are your favorite subjects in school? My favorite subjects are math and history because they are straightforward and I find them both very interesting. What has been your favorite…
Naiim Byrd, The Steward School, Class of 2026
What are your favorite subjects in school? My favorite subject is English. I love reading the literature and breaking down people’s words because people write from the heart and express…
Rockira Harris, Trinity Episcopal School, Class of 2025
Getting to know Rockira: From the first day she started the UP RVA program, Rockira has embodied excellence. Not only is she UP RVA’s first student to complete the full…
Davonte Hines, The Steward School, Class of 2025
Success on the basketball court often comes from a combination of strategy, level-headedness, and patience. It is no wonder Steward School 12th-grader Davonte Hines loves the sport, as he excels in…
Eva Carson, St. Catherine’s School, Class of 2025
Eva Carson is a lesson in diligence. From her very first day in the UP RVA program, Eva has kept her eye on the ultimate goal: college acceptance. Now, as…
Gilly Cardona, St. Christopher’s School, Class of 2025
Gilly Cardona may be the perfect example of the “say yes” UP RVA student. His high school experience has been transformative. Whether on the athletic field, the wrestling mat, or…
