Gen-1 Program

“Please allow us to introduce a trailblazer and Gen-1 Cohort 14 Scholar, Lena Helton. Lena is a 2021 graduate from Aiken New Technical High School, where she was involved in marching band, philanthropy club, student council, and robotics club.
At UC, she is majoring in political science and minoring in communication. While she is not studying or working, she enjoys reading, watching tik toks, and listening to music. In addition to being a Gen-1 Scholar, Lena received scholarships such as the Cincinnatus University Scholarship, Kizer Scholarship, Anthony Muñoz Scholarship, and the Salutatorian of the class of 2021 Scholarship. During her collegiate career, she hopes to grow as a person and become the best version of herself. Upon graduating, she hopes to become a lawyer, take a case to the Supreme Court, and eventually apply for Congress!
Fun fact: She enjoys helping others!
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Join us in welcoming Angel Paz to Cohort 14 of the UC Gen-1 Program! Angel is a 2021 graduate from Gilbert A. Dater High School. At Dater, he participated in sports such as soccer and track. At UC, Angel majors in pre-physical therapy and enjoys playing soccer, watching basketball, and listening to music. In addition to being a Gen-1 scholar, he is also a Darwin T. Turner scholar. Angel’s goal while at UC is to study hard and be the first in his family to graduate from college. Fun fact: His favorite word is vexed.

We have the honor of introducing another member of Gen-1’s Cohort 14. Please join us in welcoming Brooklyn Taylor. Brooklyn is a 2021 Aiken High School graduate. While at Aiken, she was involved in track and field, basketball, and National Honor Society. Her hobbies include doing natural hair, customizing wigs, and laughing. In addition to being a Gen-1 scholar, she is also a Darwin T. Turner scholar. Brooklyn is a nursing major and hopes to work in midwifery. While at UC, she hopes to make new and lifelong friends and make the Dean’s list. Fun fact: She thought the USPS logo was a paperclip not a bird.