December 2024 HCHS Alumni Success Newsletter

Hey HC Alums and Families,

We hope everyone is doing well. Seeing some of our alumni has been a pleasure, and we look forward to seeing more of you. Please look for more visits on Henderson Collegiate's Facebook page.

In this issue we will highlight the following:

The Alumni Success Team and Ways to Connect
Alumni Spotlight
HC Transcript Request Process
FAFSA Updates
Alumni Day In The Life

Meet the Alumni Success Team

My name is Tiffany Cook, and I'm excited to be back at HC supporting the Pride as the Director of Alumni Success. I am available to check in via Zoom or in person, depending on your location, and would love to help you reach your college and career goals. I look forward to chatting with you soon!

Here are a few facts about me:

I am a twin.
I have two small children.
I am embarrassingly afraid of cats.
I love to cook.
I went to the real HU... Howard University!

My name is A'shira Jefferson, and I am delighted to work with the Alumni of Henderson Collegiate. I will be the Alumni Success Advisor. I am a part of the Pride of 2019. I am pursuing a degree in Sociology at North Carolina A&T State University. After graduating, I am excited to further my career here at Henderson Collegiate.

Here are some fun facts about me:

I do not watch any TV.
I have 7 siblings.
My favorite food is Chicken Alfredo.
I enjoy journaling.
I love to drive.

Alumni Success Contact Information

Phone/Text: Main number (252) 432-5914

Text Only: Via OVERGRAD (252) 590-5270

Email:

Tiffany Cook, Director of Alumni Success

tcook@hendersoncollegiate.org

A'shira Jefferson '19, Alumni Success Advisor

ajefferson@hendersoncollegiate.org

Office Hours &

Upcoming Visits

If you need help with anything feel free to reach out to Tiffany or A'shira to schedule a meeting.

Stay tuned for the 2025 Campus Visit Schedule!

College Reminders

Register for Spring 2025 classes
Complete FAFSA
Waive school insurance (This only applies to students who have insurance of their own)
Study for Finals

Know that you have a village of support with your Henderson Collegiate family!

Alumni Spotlight

Congratulations COLLEGE GRADUATE!

Gabriel Celestino-Martinez, Pride of 2020

College: The University of Chicago

Year: Class of 2024

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Minor: Health and Society

Job: Management Consultant Analyst at Accenture- Chicago

Request Transcript Here

Prepare To Fill Out the 2025–26 FAFSA® Form

Before you start your FAFSA form, here are some ways you can get ready:

Create a StudentAid.gov account (if you don’t already have one).
Learn about the documents you may need to fill out the FAFSA form.
Determine your dependency status and whether your parent(s) or spouse will be required to contribute information on your FAFSA form.
If you’re a dependent student, use the Who’s My FAFSA Parent? wizard to identify which parent(s) will be a required contributor on your form.

FAFSA NIGHT @ HC

Do you need help completing your FAFSA for the 2025-2026 academic year? Join the Pride of 2025 THIS Wednesday, December 11 to learn more!

Check out Pride of 2023 Alum Jannesa Brown's

Day In The Life of a Boston U Student

DONATE ONLINE

By giving to Henderson Collegiate, you are helping us reach our goal of ensuring that 100% of our students graduate and attend a college of their choice! Please contact Alicia Hawk, Director of Development, for any questions regarding donations.

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