“My experience in ABC Darien was transformative in gifting me with life-long relationships, preparation for the academic rigor of university, and opportunities that have greatly impacted my life. With the love and encouragement of my family and support system in Darien, my self-confidence grew tremendously. That confidence empowered me to apply to my dream college, Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, where I majored in Communications, minored in Theater, and graduated with honors. My confidence supported me when I pitched my first two episodes of television that are now streaming on Netflix. com. I am grateful for the experience I had while at ABC in Darien. The lessons I learned continue to inform and enrich my life today.
- Niya, DHS/ABC in Darien graduate, 2012
I was an ABC in Darien Scholar from Brooklyn, graduating from DHS in 2003. I joined the ABC in Darien Board in 2020. As an ABC student, one of my favorite memories was the new year kickoff party with all the scholars, our parents, host families and board members coming together as one big family. When I began my own family, I wanted to help ABC build a stronger connection between the alumnae, current scholars, and the Darien community by creating mentorship and professional opportunities. I want to help the larger community to see us not as charity, but as exceptional young leaders who will leave a lasting impact. I enjoy the current scholars, a unique experience that we share. I am so proud of my “little sisters” and honored to be their champion in this role.
- Chadae, DHS/ABC in Darien graduate, 2003
Name - Year Graduated DHS - College
Ashley '23 (Tulane University)
Keziah '23 (Tufts University)
Karys ‘22 (Columbia University)
Osaru ‘22 (Yale University)
Henyesi '21 (University of Pennsylvania)
Chelsi '21 (Lehigh University)
Hassana '20 (Howard University)
Alexus '20 (Lafayette College)
E’Sachi '19 (Boston College)
Anyergui "Angie" '19 (Union College)
Jenelsy '18 (Franklin and Marshall)
Niamani '16 (Amherst)
Mahoghany '16 ( Miami of Ohio)
Danielle '15 (George Washington University)
Merlyn '15 (Columbia University)
Jocelyn ’14 (American University)
Bettina ‘14 (MIT - Mass Institute of Technology)
Angelica '13 (George Washington University)
Niya '12 (Loyola Marymount)
Anthia ’11 (Wesleyan University)
Olaide ’11 (George Washington Univ.)
Caurice '10 (Syracuse University)
Chidinma '10 (Loyola Marymount)
Melinda '09 (City College of NY)
Juanita '07 (Wesleyan College)
Diana '07 (Boston College)
Morgana ‘06 (Temple)
Sylvia ‘06 (Columbia)
Melida ‘05 (Syracuse)
Chadae ‘03 (University of Maryland)
Kendra ‘03 (UNC Chapel Hill)
Malika ‘02 (Cornell)
Octavia ‘02 (UVA)
Kate ‘01 (Cornell)
Linet ‘01 (UVA)
Erica ‘99 (Manhattan College)
Barbara ‘98 (Temple)
Migdalia ‘98 (NYU)
Danique ‘97 (SUNY Binghamton)
Jackie ‘97 (Providence College)
Renata ‘95 (St. Johns)
SoLan ‘93 (Yale)
Aysha ‘93 (U. Penn )
Tamara ‘92 (UVA)
Cielo ‘91 (Barnard)
Alexa ‘91 (Columbia)
Sohui ‘90 (Bowdoin/Barnard)
Julie ‘89 (Conn College)
Edwina ‘89 (Dartmouth)
Shelley ‘87 (Amherst)
Denise ‘87 (U. Penn)
Khisha ‘86 (Tufts)
Orglyn ‘84 (Wesleyan)
Elizabeth ‘84 (Cornell)
Rosa ‘84 (Wesleyan)
Joy ‘84 (Northwestern)
Jonevette "Tony" ‘84 (Northwestern)
LaRose ‘83 (NYU) (CUNY)
A testament to our mission and the product of our collective dreams – our Alumni have and continue to be an integral component of the A Better Chance family. A Better Chance strives to remain at the center of the intellectual and professional lives of our alumni, and in the upcoming year plans to expand the resources available to its graduates.
As we continue to grow we recognize the need to find resourceful and creative ways to not only galvanize the unique contributions, decisions, and achievements you have made in engendering the next generations of future Alums but to also keep each of you informed of the happenings, achievements, and future goals of one another.
Should you have a suggestion, would like to volunteer, or have a success story to share please do not hesitate to contact us. Once a member of the family always a member of the family.
