Meet Our Class of 2025: From 2011 Pre-K Eagles to College Scholars

Neytan has been accepted to 17 universities with a total of $1,731,748 in four-year college scholarships for Biology and Pre-Dental programs.

• Indiana University – $116,000

• Iowa State University $36,00

• University of Connecticut – $76,600

• Temple University – $99,380

• University of Iowa – $28,000

• University of Illinois Chicago – $32,000

• Loyola University Chicago – $96,000

• Wayne State University – $36,000

• University of Louisville – $53,180

• NSU Florida – $59,760

• Massachusetts College of Pharmacy – $72,000

• St. Lawrence University – $231,668

• Cornell College – $132,000

• University of New Haven – $175,580

• University of Puerto Rico – Ponce Campus

• Jacksonville University – $128,000

• Lynn University – $96,000

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Carlos Felipe García Luna - Full Ride Scholarship to Elite College 

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 Alanis N. Colón Flores Chooses SCAD's Prestigious Interior Design Program and Global Study in Lacoste, France 

Total Scholarships and Grants: $918,500+ from 12 Universities

Washburn School is proud to recognize Alanis N. Colón Flores, Class of 2025, for her outstanding academic and artistic accomplishments. Alanis has been accepted to 12 universities across the United States and awarded over $918,500 in scholarships and grants for her talent, hard work, and creativity.

Alanis has officially committed to the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Georgia, one of the top art and design universities in the world. She will study Interior Design and has also been accepted to participate in SCAD’s global study program in Lacoste, France, where students live and learn in an immersive creative village in the South of France.

College Acceptances & Scholarships

• SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) – $32,000

• Wentworth Institute of Technology – $102,000

• High Point University – $68,000

• New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) – $108,500

• Marymount University – $108,000

• Iowa State University – $52,000

• York College – $50,000

• Manhattanville University – $112,000

• Iona University – $108,000

• Miami University (Ohio) – Accepted

• Hiram College – Accepted

• Alfred State College – Accepted

A Family of Achievers

Alanis follows in the footsteps of her brother, José, a 2023 Washburn graduate, who is currently completing an internship in Atlanta, Georgia as part of his program at the Culinary Institute of America in New York. The Colón Flores siblings represent the global readiness and academic excellence that define the Washburn
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Enmanuel Hernández Espinosa – Washburn School Class of 2025 Senior Earns Over $1.2 Million in Scholarships and 11 University Acceptances for Engineering and Computer Science

We proudly recognize Enmanuel Hernández Espinosa, a Washburn School senior from the Class of 2025, for his outstanding academic success and university acceptances. Enmanuel has been offered over $1.2 million in scholarships and grants to pursue Computer Science and Engineering and has earned admission to 11 respected institutions in the United States and Puerto Rico.

University Acceptances and Scholarships:

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) – $240,000 Scholarship

• Illinois Institute of Technology – $192,000 Scholarship

• St. Lawrence University (New York) – $172,000 Scholarship

• University of Dayton (Ohio) – $132,000 Scholarship

• Loyola University Chicago – $124,000 Scholarship

• Seton Hill University (Pennsylvania) – $116,000 Scholarship

• Iowa State University – $56,000 Scholarship

• Penn State University – $32,000 Grant

• University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez – Accepted to the Computer Engineering Program

• University of Minnesota Twin Cities – Accepted

• Florida International University – Accepted

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Field of Study:
Computer Science and Computer Engineering

In addition to his academic success, Enmanuel is also an elite chess competitor. He is currently ranked among the top three players in the LAEC chess league in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and was formerly ranked among the top three national youth chess players in Havana, Cuba.

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Alejandro J. Colón Guzmán – Washburn School Class of 2025 Senior Accepted to Top Aviation and Aerospace Programs in the United States

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We proudly celebrate Alejandro J. Colón Guzmán, a senior at Washburn School in Ponce, Puerto Rico, who has been accepted into multiple prestigious aviation, aerospace, and flight training programs across the United States and Puerto Rico.

Alejandro will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Professional Pilot Studies, Aerospace Technology, or Aviation Science, combining his passion for aviation with rigorous academic preparation.

University Acceptances – Aviation & Aerospace:

• Auburn University – Aerospace Program

• Kansas State University – School of Aviation and Technology

• Oklahoma State University – Professional Pilot Bachelor’s Program

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Arizona) – Aerospace and Aviation Sciences

• Interamerican University of Puerto Rico – FAA-Approved Professional Pilot Program

Field of Study:
Professional Pilot Studies, Aviation Science, Aerospace Technology

Alejandro is a bilingual, focused, and globally-minded student who is ready to take flight—literally and academically. His success reflects the strength of Washburn School’s college-preparatory English immersion program and his long-standing personal commitment to discipline, growth, and dreaming big.

His dream began 10 years ago.
During Washburn’s class ring ceremony, Alejandro’s mother recalled that after his very first day of 4th grade at Washburn, he turned to her and said:
“Mami… siento paz.”
He later dressed as a pilot for Career Day that same year.

Now, a decade later, Alejandro is preparing to study aviation at a professional level—turning childhood dreams into real-world achievement.

Washburn gave him the tools.
English opened the door.
And his dream took off.

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Gabriel O. González Delfino — Loyola University, Excellence in Languages & Science

We are proud to announce that Gabriel O. González Delfino, a Washburn School senior who has been with us since kindergarten, has officially committed to Loyola University New Orleans to begin his college journey in Fall 2025.

Over the past 13 years, Gabriel has distinguished himself as a gifted student, a master of languages, and an award-winning performer. As a former Poetry Out Loud champion, and a top academic performer in both English and Science, he represents the best of Washburn’s mission to cultivate bilingual, globally prepared learners.

University Acceptances and Scholarships:

• Loyola University New Orleans – $80,000 Scholarship

• University of Dayton – $120,000 Scholarship

• Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico (PUCPR) – Accepted

• University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM) – Accepted

NWEA MAP Global Performance:

• English – 90th percentile (Top 10% globally)

• Science – 91st percentile (Top 9% globally)

Gabriel’s journey from a young Eagle at Washburn to a future member of the Loyola Wolf Pack is a testament to his dedication, talent, and academic strength. His commitment to bilingual excellence and creative expression has shaped him into a dynamic young scholar ready to thrive in New Orleans.

Congratulations, Gabriel. Your Washburn family is proud of you—now go chase your dreams

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Camila S. Robles Alberti - Architecture and Engineering for the 2025 Washburn Student of the Year

Camila S. Robles Alberti

Since 2011 (Pre-K), Camila has been a pillar of our school community. With a 3.96 GPA, she serves as President of the Graduating Class, was named Student of the Year for 2024–2025, and has been an active member of the National Honor Society since elementary school. In 11th grade, she reached the top 3% worldwide in English proficiency, earning the NWEA MAP Growth Award.

Her passion for architecture and civil engineering is evident in her seven university acceptances with significant scholarships:

• University of Puerto Rico - Río Piedras Campus

• Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

• Virginia Tech University – $36,000 VT Scholars Scholarship

• Illinois Institute of Technology – $82,000 Merit Scholarship

• Wentworth Institute of Technology – $102,000 Presidential Scholarship

• Iowa State University – $56,000 Scholarship

• Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) – $32,000 Scholarship

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Valeria S. Negrón Alvarado - Biomedical Studies as part of her Medical School Goals

Since kindergarten in 2012, Valeria has been an essential part of our school community. Her dedication to biomedical sciences is evident in her seven university acceptances, many accompanied by generous scholarships:

• Loyola University Chicago – $116,000 Scholarship

• Notre Dame of Maryland University – $104,000 Scholarship

• Alfred University – $108,000 Scholarship

• University of Puerto Rico, Ponce Campus

• Northern Illinois University

• Emory University

• East Texas A&M University

Valeria is currently committed to pursuing Biomedical Sciences at UPR Ponce, with the long-term goal of continuing on to medical school.

Academically, she scored in the 90th national percentile on the NWEA MAP Growth Science assessment, placing her among the top 10% of twelfth-grade students worldwide, a testament to her excellence and discipline.

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Anneliese Báez Williams — Accepted to Northeastern and Top Biomed Programs

Anneliese Báez Williams

Anneliese has been part of our community since 2011, when she started in kindergarten. Now, after 13 years of hard work and dedication, she becomes the second member of her family to graduate from Washburn School.

Her passion for biomedical sciences earned her 13 university acceptances, highlighted by her admission to Northeastern University in Boston, which has a highly competitive acceptance rate of just 5.2%.

Universities that accepted her:

• Northeastern University (Boston) – 5.2% acceptance rate

• University of Pittsburgh

• Lynn University – $108,000 Scholarship

• Marymount University – $104,000 Scholarship

• Illinois Institute of Technology – $80,000 Grant

• Northern Illinois University

• Loyola University Chicago

• Bentley University

• University of Puerto Rico, Ponce Campus

• New York Institute of Technology

• St. Lawrence University

• Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico (PUCPR)

• Interamerican University of Puerto Rico

• Queens University of Charlotte

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Carlos González Campos — Eagle Scout, Computer Science at UPR Ponce

Carlos joined Washburn School in 6th grade and will soon begin his studies in Computer Science at the University of Puerto Rico, Ponce. He was also accepted to Messiah University and Interamerican University in Aguadilla, reflecting his strong academic path.

Earlier this year, Carlos led a remarkable service project that transformed an unused classroom on our campus into a vibrant new space for our Title I program. From planning and organizing work days to overseeing every detail, he directed a team that included his sister Victoria Isabel González Campos, his parents, and dedicated volunteers.

This initiative wasn’t just a school effort—it was also Carlos’s final project to achieve the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout.

Carlos embodies what Washburn stands for: academic excellence, leadership, and service to others. We are excited to see all he will accomplish in the future.

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Ryan Quintana Guzman - University of Puerto Rico Ponce Bound

 

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From Pre-K through 12th grade, Ryan has truly lived the Washburn journey. Now, he’s set to continue his path at the University of Puerto Rico, Ponce, proudly transitioning from an Eagle to a Lion.

Ryan’s story is one of dedication, humility, and respect. For over a decade, he has been a steady presence on our campus, known for his kindness and for being a compassionate friend to all.

Beyond academics, Ryan has made his mark in sports, representing Washburn in:

• Basketball

• Soccer

• Softball

• Cross Country

• Track & Field

As an honor student and multi-sport athlete, Ryan leaves a legacy of excellence both in and out of the classroom. We are grateful to Ryan and the entire Quintana Guzmán family for their trust and partnership over these many years.