Alumni Spotlight – Levette S.

by | Mar 13, 2023 | Alumni, Alumni Spotlight, Alumni Stories, News

This month’s alumni spotlight is all Levette’s! She is a Dream Team graduate from the Class of 2019 at Greeley West High School. Levette recently spoke at the State Capitol for TRIO Day! Make sure to catch her video here. We are honored to be part of Levette’s story, and we can’t wait to see what amazing things are up next for her!

High School Attended: Greeley West High School Class of 2019
Institutions Attended: Aims Community College, will transfer to the Metropolitan State University of Denver
Field of Study: Political Science and Journalism

What aspect of being in the Dream Team has stuck with you?

The feeling of community and togetherness. My Advisor treated me as more than just a student who needed good grades: she treated me like a person with goals and dreams. Having my Advisor by my side has meant everything has always been and still is possible. Even when my academic journey hasn’t been the easiest, they’ve never stopped believing in me.

What are your goals for the future, and what goals have you achieved?

I have an insurance job in which I have various endorsements. I am also an ordained minister, and I run a cake-decorating business! When I was in FCCLA, I won first place at the Colorado/Wyoming International Cake Exploration Society Cake Show!

What is one of your favorite memories of the Dream Team?

Meeting all of the new Advisors! I first met a Dream Team Advisor when I was a little 6th grader touring my new middle school, and she stopped me. It wasn’t until Dream Team that I felt like I was part of something bigger.

College didn’t feel real to me until Dream Team took me on a college tour in 8th grade. That tour helped me find my dream school and visualize myself in college.

What is one piece of advice you would give a Dream Team student who has just graduated high school?

Ask every question you have. Apply for everything. Volunteer when you can.

There are so many unknowns for first-generation students. Use Dream Team as your resource to support you on your journey.

Levette poses next to the Dream Team Assistant Director of Programs, Miranda. They are both dressed up in business clothes and standing on the steps to the state capitol building.

Levette and our Assistant Director of Programs, Miranda, at the state capitol!

Levette stands next to a banner that says "FCCLA Colorado State Association" above her head and then "GOLD" to her side. She is holding a plaque in recognition of her first place award and is smiling.

Levette with her award from the 2019 FCCLA State Confernece.

A three-tiered purple, black, and blue galaxy cake with planets and a small green alien sitting atop the lowest tier.

The cake that Levette decorated that won her first place and a golf medal at the FCCLA State Conference in 2019!

Levette stands at the based of the indoor stairs at the state capitol. She is smiling.

Levette at the Colorado State Capitol for TRIO Day 2023.

Levette and her high school Advisor Edith pose together outside at her graduation. Levette is wearing her light blue cap and gown and is holding her diploma. They are both smiling.

Levette and her