Washburn School in Ponce proudly announces the impressive accomplishments of our senior student, Alejandro Negrón Calderón, from the graduating class of 2025. Alejandro, who has been with us since elementary school, has consistently demonstrated academic excellence and a deep passion for his studies.
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University of Michigan Acceptance: Alejandro has been accepted into the University of Michigan, a prestigious institution ranked #19 in the world by US News. His dream of studying astrophysics and astronomy is now set to become a reality as he prepares to join their renowned program.
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Music Scholarship at Purdue University: His exceptional talent with the cello has earned him a prestigious music scholarship at Purdue University. Alejandro's musical achievements highlight the diverse talents of Washburn students.
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Scholarship: Alejandro received an attractive scholarship offer of nearly $200,000 from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, known globally for its excellence in aeronautics and space sciences.
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Scholarships at Villanova and Ohio Universities: Further demonstrating his academic prowess, Alejandro has also secured scholarships worth $72,000 and $74,000 at Villanova University and Ohio University respectively.
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University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus: In addition to his successes abroad, Alejandro has been accepted into the University of Puerto Rico at the Mayaguez Campus, further underscoring his academic versatility.
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Academic and Extracurricular Achievements: Alejandro has achieved perfect scores on the College Board English exam and ranks in the 99th percentile on both the SAT and MAP Growth tests in Mathematics and English. His commitment to excellence extends beyond academics; he has won the Poetry Out Loud competition twice and was named Student of the Year in 2023.
