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  • News Release: Fawziyah Alebiosu and Tyler Dent

    News Release: Fawziyah Alebiosu and Tyler Dent

    November 14, 2016
    For Immediate Release

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    Bladensburg High School
    Fawziyah Alebiousu

    GPA: 3.85

    Academics:  Fawziyah has taken several Honors courses throughout her academic career to include English 10, Geometry, Algebra 2 and Government. Other classes include AP Psychology, AP Computer Science A, AP English Language and Composition, and AP World History.

    Extracurricular Activities: Fawziyah is the founder and president of the Computer Science Club at Bladensburg High School. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Yearbook, and Port Town Youth Council. She is also a Peer Forward Mentor.

    Future Plans: Fawziyah has been accepted at Robert Morris University with applications pending at Columbia University, University of Maryland College Park, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Pomona College, University of Pennsylvania, Macalester College and Tufts University. She plans to major in computer science and mathematics and wants to become a college professor.

    Interesting Notes: Fawziyah has volunteered more than 200 service learning hours to advocate for more effective storm water management. She has created a website that addresses sexual assault and provides resources for survivors. She is a Questbridge finalist and is proficient in French.


    Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School
    Tyler Dent

    Career Interest:  Finance

    Tyler Dent knew a long time ago that she wanted to own her own business. As a student in the Academy of Finance program at Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School, she has had the opportunity to study accounting and prepare for college and the financial services industry.  She has already earned a Certificate in Accounting and Finance from the Morgan University Summer Program.

    Tyler plans to attend the University of Maryland College Park or New York University and major in accounting. In her spare time, she enjoys cheering, singing and dancing.