Featured Alumni
TJ Naylor
Madison ABC Class of 1999
Inducted into the Madison Hall of Fame in Fall 2022
Lieutenant Colonel Jacob “TJ” Naylor graduated from Bryant University in 2003 with an ROTC scholarship. He was a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army in 2003. TJ received his MBA from Touro University in 2007 and a master’s degree from UCF in 2018.
TJ credits his successes to the valuable lessons learned while part of the Madison ABC program, namely, dedication, perseverance, and teamwork. At DHHS TJ earned many varsity letters and was inducted into the Madison Athletic Hall of Fame, class of 2022, in recognition of his achievements.
He says, “Participating in the Madison A Better Chance program and playing high school sports provided an excellent foundation. I’m forever grateful to the wonderful people in the Madison community who played a role in my success no matter how big or small.”
Mahir Shiekh
Mahir Shiekh graduated from DHHS in 2013 and Bard College in 2017. He will be completing his graduate studies at Georgetown in 2021, when he will earn a MPP. Mahir also holds a certificate in Refugee Studies and Humanitarian Crises.
Cesar Perez
Madison ABC Alumnus | DHHS '98 | Monson College '03
I am eternally thankful for how ABC changed my life and I am extremely proud to have been part of the program. The memories of my experience at ABC lie deeply centered in my heart. I can never stop thanking you. Madison ABC not only offered me an opportunity to learn but also provided a secure, healthy, and productive environment, away from situations that you can only imagine. Once again, thank you all.
Universities and colleges our Scholars have gone on to attend include:
Amherst College · Bard College · Boston College · Boston University · Bryant University · Clark University · Colby College · Connecticut College · Cornell University · Dartmouth College · Drew University · Fordham University · Franklin & Marshall College · George Mason University · Georgetown University · Gettysburg College · Graham Junior College · Hamilton College · Hofstra University · James Madison University · Johns Hopkins University · Keystone Junior College · Lehigh University · Middlebury College · Monson College · Muhlenberg College · New York University · Northeastern University · Providence College · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Rutgers University · St. John’s University · St. Olaf College · Temple University · Texas Southern University · Tufts University · Union College · University of California · University of Connecticut · University of Pennsylvania · University of Virginia · Vanderbilt University · Villanova University · Wesleyan University