Class of 2015 Alumni Success Stories

Celebrating a Decade of Excellence: Washburn School's Class of 2015

Dedicated to Washburn School's remarkable Class of 2015! This exceptional group of students holds a significant place in our school's history as they were the first graduating class since our establishment in 2003. As they embarked on their academic journey in 1st grade, when Dr. Lopezcepero and a group of educators started Washburn School, they played an integral role in shaping the foundation of our school community. We express our heartfelt gratitude to each member of the Class of 2015 for placing their trust in us during our early years and for being a part of our growth and success.

To the esteemed Class of 2015, we invite you to take a walk down memory lane and share your cherished stories of those formative years. Your experiences, achievements, and memories hold a special place in our hearts, and we want to celebrate your individual and collective successes. If you were part of this pioneering class or alumni from any year, we encourage you to connect with us!

Share your pictures, updates, and inspiring stories by reaching out to [email protected] or texting 787-908-0957. Let's come together to commemorate a decade of excellence and cherish the unique bond that unites us as the first graduating class in Washburn School's history.

ALUMNI STORY 1

Dr. Gabriel Garcia Castro, Class of 2015 at Washburn Schoolhttps://medicine.yale.edu/profile/gabriel-garciacastro/

Education:

Washburn School (Class of 2015) - Part of the first class in our history that started in 2003 when Washburn was founded. Gabriel arrived in 07’.
University of Puerto Rico in Ponce UPR Ponce B.S. Biomedical Sciences.
San Juan Bautista School of Medicine Graduate (Class of 2023) Magna Cum Laude.

Achievements at San Juan Bautista School of Medicine:

Awards:

Most distinguished student in surgical clinics, clinical science, and biomedical science award.
Highest United States Medical Licensing Exam Score (Step 1) before the USMLE changed to pass and fail this year.

Current Pursuit:

Yale School of Medicine Hospital Residency in Internal Medicine.
Yale Hospital New Haven, CT Yale Medicine.

Alumni Story 2

Lcda Idreath Soto Soldevila- Class of 2015

Washburn School takes immense pride in celebrating the remarkable achievement of Lcda. Idreath Soto Soldevila, a distinguished member of our 2015 graduating class. After graduating from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico and leading the federal law club, she was accepted to the University of Puerto Rico Law School. She graduated CUM LAUDE in law school and passed the Puerto Rico bar exam on her first attempt in September 2022!

She is currently thriving as a brilliant lawyer in Baltimore, Maryland, and is an esteemed member of a prominent law firm in the United States. We are honored to have played a part in her educational journey and are grateful for the trust placed in us since our school's inception. Idreath has now earned the prestigious title of lawyer. Her journey with Washburn began in 2003, and her dedication, determination, and passion for learning were evident throughout her time with us.

Alumni Story #3

Esteban Mercado Torruellas, Class of 2015

💼 Established her own real estate investment company in 2019, providing commercial rentals to over 20 businesses and homes for more than 30 families.
🏢 Oversees the operations of a family business, which includes rental properties and gas stations.
🎓 Graduated from Washburn School, Ponce, PR, in 2015 (our first graduating class)! Studied with us from elementary school for 7 years.
🔥 This incredible story proves that success is within everyone's reach! Since graduating from Washburn School, she has achieved building a significant real estate company in PUERTO RICO that benefits the community and provides homes for many families.

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