Lawrence, MA - Ambar Alcantara, Germarie Garcia and Janesa Rapaglia- Santos are not traditional students, but received their high school diplomas after earning a second chance at the Phoenix Academy. Garcia did not know enough English when he moved from Puerto Rico to Lawrence; Alcántara and Rapaglia-Santos, both young mothers had to... Read More »
CHELSEA (CBS) – It’s a special high school graduation for two young women who never thought they’d make that triumphant walk to accept a diploma. The accomplishment is thanks to their extremely hard work, and a special school that not only cares for them, but for their children as well. Twenty-one... Read More »
HAVERHILL -- The 11 graduates of Phoenix Academy Lawrence Class of 2016 walked across the stage at Northern Essex Community College's Haverhill campus Thursday afternoon. Phoenix Academy is an alternative high school option within the district that accepts students who struggled in a traditional school system. Phoenix serves a diverse student... Read More »
LAWRENCE – A third of young women who drop out of high school cite pregnancy or parenting as a key reason. Janesa Rosamaria Rapaglia-Santos of Lawrence wasn't going to let that happen to her. On June 9, she will don a cap and gown with her two young sons by... Read More »