MetroSquash's annual golf outing supports the program's middle school, high school, and college graduates. Join us on Thursday, August 8th at Onwentsia Club in Lake Forest in support of our 2024 graduates featured below!

Sponsorship packages, foursomes, single player patron, and lunch and pickleball tickets are still available. Join us to celebrate the mission of MetroSquash and our amazing students!

You don't want to miss out on the incredible silent auction and raffle packages we have to offer for this year's Golfing for Graduates Event! Whether you are attending the event in person, or wanting to support from a distance, purchasing raffle tickets and bidding on silent auction items all go toward a good cause. Purchase your raffle tickets and make your silent auction bids today!

Alvin Bonner Jr.

Albion College

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Psychology

Alvin Bonner Jr., an Albion College graduate, is a tenacious and authentic leader who notes that he stayed in the MetroSquash program for its resources and community. He also credits MetroSquash for showing him that he could positively influence his peers. Alvin is looking forward to what the world has to offer him with the support of his MetroSquash family and is a new member of Albion's Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.

Eriks Mota-Vasquez

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management, Minor in Airport Planning



Eriks is flying high as he navigates his Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management at Republic Airlines. Eriks highlights, "Squash helped me by giving me more of myself. I learned how to build, work, and use my network." This realization led him to develop enriching new relationships with campus organizations such as the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).

Evan Geoghegan

University of Wisconsin -Milwaukee

Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing

Evan, a Fall 2023 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduate and former Metrosquash College & Careers Intern, is a powerhouse of professionalism and grace. She credits MetroSquash with "ensuring that she had something productive to do every summer." She also notes that she gained "much of her independence from traveling to tournaments with her peers and being pushed outside her comfort zone." Evan is building her marketing portfolio as she emerges into the workforce for business management and marketing through both nonprofit and corporate sectors.

Ivan Parades

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Arts in Health & Human Sciences & Masters of Science in Global Medicine

Ivan, a University of Southern California (USC) graduate, is a force to be reckoned with. Ivan's passions within STEM have led him not only to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Health & Human Sciences, but he is also expected to complete his Master of Science in Global Medicine by July 2024. This specialized track has introduced Ivan to mentors, opportunities, and new research in his field. Ivan credits MetroSquash for their continued support through meaningful check-ins and tutoring offered through the program that helped him advance.

Meredith Okwudi

University of Illinois Urbana

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Science, Minor Public Health



Meredith, a University of Illinois Urbana—Champaign graduate and former MetroSquash College & Careers Intern, is grateful for MetroSquash staff "pushing her to do more for herself" in alignment with her potential "even when she was stubborn." Today, Meredith credits MetroSquash for their holistic support, allowing her to receive additional scholarships and honors, including the Chicago Black Aldermatic Caucus Scholarship in 2022. With MetroSquash's support, she will start Nursing school through the Nursing Graduate Entry MS Program at the University of Illinois Chicago in Fall 2024.

Victoria Miles

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Science in Health & Education Services

Victoria, a former MetroSquash College & Careers Intern and Illinois State University graduate, is a force of positivity and a resource to her peers. Victoria credits the MetroSquash program for introducing her to new opportunities and ways of practicing self-discipline. She always looks forward to exclusive college student summer events, allowing her to connect with other MetroSquash students.

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Meet Our High School Graduates!

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Woodlawn's Middle School Graduates

Congratulations to the following Woodlawn 8th graders!

Abdul Qadir - King College Prep HS

Allie - University of Chicago Laboratory Schools

Amari - Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men

Asaiah - Lake View High School

Ashton - Commitment Pending

Caleb - Lane Technical High School

Chioma - Lindblom Math and Science Academy

Denzel - Perspectives High School Of Technology & Leadership Academy

D’Nise - Noble - Gary Comer College Prep

Jacob - Noble - Johnson College Prep

Jaden - Art In Motion

Jeric - University of Chicago - Woodlawn High School

Jidechi - Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School

Jordan - St. Francis DeSales

Jori - Daniel Hale Williams Preparatory School of Medicine

Ju’Lerrio - University of Chicago - Woodlawn High School

Keontae - Simeon Career Academy

Kingston - Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men

Kylin - King College Prep HS

Lovlyona - Commitment Pending

Marquis - Commitment Pending

Messiah - Kenwood Academy High School

Olivia - Walter Payton College Preparatory High School

Sanaai - University of Chicago - Woodlawn High School

Shiloh - Commitment Pending

Stevonia - Hyde Park Academy High School

Tariq - De La Salle Institute

Tristan - Kenwood Academy High School

Evanston's Middle School Graduates

Congrats to the following Evanston 8th graders!

The above students will be attending Evanston Township High School in the fall.

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