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Graduate Close Up: Gerson Calles
Calles, who graduated in 2011 has aspirations of attending M.I.T.
Recent Montgomery Blair High School graduate Gerson Calles was able to balance the responsibilities of being both a student and an athlete.
"Gerson is an outstanding student. He's carried well over a 3.5 GPA throughout this year," said Kirk D. Simms, Montgomery Blair High School counselor.
The graduate already accumulated more than a dozen credits at Montgomery College, and plans to get even further ahead by taking additional classes this summer.
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Gerson, who is from El Salvador is dealing with visa issues, which prevents him from attending a four-year university. Once he has completed three years at MC, his hope is to win a Fullbright Scholarship and attend M.I.T.
In addition to taking classes, Gerson plans to spend time with friends and family this summer.
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"He has good character, he's cleancut with no drama and no gang involvement - he was well liked by his teachers and his peers, Simms continued. "I hope he gets the opportunity to do what he wants to do."
Kathleen Bryan contributed to this story.
