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Fresh Faces of CCBC

Stories from students like you

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Who are the Fresh Faces?

Each year, we select a diverse group of students to become the Fresh Faces of CCBC. These individuals make up the heart and soul of our community, demonstrating both school spirit and academic excellence. Their varied experiences and unique perspectives provide a vibrant glimpse into our dynamic community, showcasing all that CCBC has to offer from clubs to classes. 

Meet the Fresh Faces of 2024

Whether their goal is to become a doctor, cybersecurity analyst or professional baseball player, these students dream big and they're excited to share their story with you. 

Muhammad Ali at a desk in a classroom, smiling.

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali, a pre-med biology major, is on the path to becoming a heart surgeon serving first-generation and low-income communities.

Kelly Blake

Kelly Blake

Kelly, an aspiring radiography student, is taking confident steps toward her dream of a career in health care.

Carter Constago

Carter Costango

General studies major Carter found a healthy balance between academics, affordability and sports at CCBC.

Ciara Davis

Ciara Davis

Ciara, an elementary education major, is preparing for a career in special education while balancing full-time work and motherhood.

Macie Gogel

Macie is turning her passion into a career by earning a Music Production and Audio Technology certificate.

Meg holding a camera

Meg Hamilton

Meg, a communication and media studies major, is enjoying free-tuition, honors classes and more at CCBC.

Safia Kiran

Honors College student Safia accelerated her college journey, earning an impressive 46 credits in high school at CCBC through ECAP.

Abdoullah Konate

Abdoullah Konate

Honors student Abdoullah is thriving as a computer science major and international student scholarship recipient at CCBC.

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Vinny Maldonado

Nursing student Vinny is prepared for anything, thanks to the solid foundation he's building at CCBC.

Mary Praulina

Mary Praulina

Mary is on an exciting path to a new career in cybersecurity.

Simbo Tadesse

Accounting major Simbo found support and direction at CCBC after feeling adrift at a four-year university.

Archana Thakkar

Honors student and general studies major Archana is charting an ambitious path in business technology through Degrees to Succeed.

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Meah Veraart

Meah is on track to achieve her dream of a Ph.D. in anesthesiology, thanks to her CCBC education and free tuition.

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Want to be a part of the 2025-26 Fresh Faces?

While the application to join the 2024-25 Fresh Faces Cohort has closed, it’s never too early to prepare for next year’s submission!

Learn about Fresh Faces