In November, Sharnae Harmon, former Pathways to Success student from Sussex Tech High School Class of 2020, visited the school and presented her story to students currently enrolled in the Pathways to Success program. It is incredible what she has been able to accomplish in her first few years after graduating from high school.

“There were days I did not think I would make it. However, Pathways was there to give me the support, guidance, and academic tutoring I needed. I graduated high school with excellent grades and am now a Senior Cadet at West Point. I believe I am the first African American woman from Sussex County to be admitted into this prestigious military college.”

Sharnae received a congressional and vice president nomination to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point. Since being there, she became a systems engineering major with a focus on industrial engineering. She has been a member of the Army Boxing team and has gone on to win 2 national championships. She has also won numerous scholarly awards for GPA (Dean’s awards) and attended military schools (Air Assault).

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Fall Newsletter 2023 by Alison Blake