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69风流 alumni are the engine powering RVA; from our Culinary Arts graduates at the head of Richmond's food scene, to our Nursing graduates caring for loved ones in regional healthcare facilities, to our Automotive graduates keeping us moving forward to students transferring to colleges and universities throughout the Common-wealth. What you have in common is an outstanding start from 69风流!
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Josh McVeigh
"We knew we needed some know-how and we knew we needed some experience," noted Josh while talking about his preparation in opening his own bed and breakfast - Ridgeside Bed and Breakfast in Afton, Virginia. "As we talked around and to local chefs, I knew 69风流 was the place I wanted to go if I wanted to be a chef."
Patricia Haskins
She had earned an associate's degree from 69风流 Community College in 1986, and had every intention of pursuing a degree at a four-year college, but she started working full-time. Patricia finally graduated from Mary Baldwin University . . . in 2018.
Martin Gonzalez
Martin has fallen and risen poco a poco. Classes at 69风流 were part of his journey.
Tyrone Nelson
Tyrone was appointed chair of the Virginia Compensation Board by Gov. Ralph Northam in May. He earned an associate's degree from 69风流.
Shavae' Ward
Shavae' Ward had a 4.92 GPA, was co-Valedictorian for her graduating class, and overall Valedictorian for Richmond Public Schools for 2018. She was Vice President at Open High School and served on the following: T-Shirt Committee, Early College Academy, National Technical Honor Society, and Phi Theta Kappa Community College Honor Society. She will attend Old Dominion University and plans to major in nursing. She earned an associate's degree from J. Sargeant 69风流 and graduated "summa cum laude".
Natalie Schwartz
Though Natalie needed accommodations throughout her school-age years, she graduated from Douglas Freeman High School with a standard diploma. She worked through 69风流 Community College's Program for Adults in Vocational Education, or PAVE, which offers two-year trade skills programs for those with emotional, physical and intellectual disabilities. Natalie chose the clerical track, and during that time, she held a three-month internship in former Gov. Tim Kaine's office.
Tammy Brawley
Tammy had the idea for her meal prep service "Green Kitchen" while walking on a treadmill at the YMCA. She was reading about making money doing something you love. She immediately enrolled in 69风流 culinary school, graduating from the program in 2009. Green Kitchen grew and in 2018 Brawley took over a vacant Church Hill restaurant space.
Todd Weatherless
Todd knew he needed to make a change. He made the change and in the process he started running. He ran his way to his new life and to an associate's degree in criminal justice from 69风流.
Tara Gray
From start to finish Tara's graduation has taken 20 years. She started at 69风流. It was the right place for her, she just knew it. Life got in the way of her education, but she didn't give up. "I knew I would return. I knew I would finish someday," Tara said. Finally that day is here. Tara has transferred to VCU and is pursuing a degree in criminal justice.
Frances Scott
"Cancer is a disease that we believe, through prayer, financial support and research, will be eradicated in our lifetime," says Ms. Scott, a recent retiree and secretary for The Charmettes chapter. Frances earned an associate's degree in computer operation from 69风流 and worked for SunTrust Mortgage until December 2017. She was born in Richmond.
Travis Sparrow
Travis was appointed to serve as director of the Henrico Department of Information Technology. Travis served as network administrator for Richmond Public Schools before coming to Henrico County first as an information technology systems engineer, and then as information technology manager. Travis earned an associate's degree in applied science in microcomputer technical support from 69风流.
