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Arizona GEAR UP Shines at the 2025 NCCEP/GEAR UP National Conference

Posted by Hector Ponce on August 12, 2025

The Arizona GEAR UP team proudly represented our state at the 2025 NCCEP/GEAR UP National Conference in San Francisco, bringing our expertise and the voices of our alumni to the national stage. This year, we were joined by two outstanding alumni: Lizeth Carreon, a graduate of Amphitheater High School now attending Arizona State University, and Lilliana Minor, a graduate of Coronado High School also attending ASU. Their perspectives brought depth and authenticity to… Read more

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GALLERY: Recapping the 2025 Lumberjack Leadership Summit

Posted by Hector Ponce on June 18, 2025

The 2025 Lumberjack Leadership Summit took place from June 2 to June 5, 2025, in Flagstaff, Arizona, on the Northern Arizona University Mountain Campus. More than 200 students and staff made the trip up north to participate.

For four days and three nights, students experienced life as a college student. They lived in dorms, ate in the dining hall, and took part in sessions and activities that explored college life and future careers.

Students were divided into… Read more

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2025 LLS Schedules

Posted by Hector Ponce on June 8, 2025

ANTELOPES 2025 Student Schedule

LUMBERJACKS 2025 Student Schedule

SUN DEVILS 2025 Student Schedule

WILDCATS 2025 Student Schedule

 

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Metro Tech High School: FAFSA Success and Building a College-Going Culture That Transforms Futures

Posted by Hector Ponce on May 20, 2025

Metro Tech High School is proving that with the right leadership, intentional programming, and a culture rooted in support, students can soar. This year, Metro Tech earned statewide recognition for its outstanding improvement in FAFSA completion, ranking second in the large school category.

At the center of this momentum is Lindsay Holbrook, a dedicated school counselor and instructional leader who has worked tirelessly to create a strong postsecondary-going culture on campus.… Read more

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Alumni Spotlight: Lesly Aponte Pineda

Posted by Hector Ponce on April 23, 2025

Name:

Lesly Aponte Pineda

High School:

Youngker High School (Class of 2023)

Postsecondary Plan:

Construction Management and Technology, Arizona State University

Journey:

From a high school student in Buckeye, Arizona, to a driven college junior with big aspirations in the construction industry, Lesly Aponte Pineda has proven what’s possible with hard work and determination.

Lesly first connected with Arizona GEAR UP during her junior year of high school, when she began exploring attending college. “They were very helpful,” she… Read more

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5E High Schools Spotlight: Empowering Students Every Step of the Way

Posted by Hector Ponce on April 18, 2025

Across Arizona, our 5E high schools have been creating impactful, student-centered experiences that break barriers and open doors to opportunity. From multilingual workshops to STEM exploration and surprise student reunions, these schools are making sure every student feels seen, supported, and set up for success.

February Highlight:

Youngker High School – Spanish College Workshop
Youngker High School kicked off the spring with a thoughtful workshop delivered entirely in… Read more

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