Abington Heights grad Eli Caminero completes University of Success program

SCRANTON — Abington Heights graduate Eli Caminero, of Clarks Summit, was among the 18 high school students who completed The University of Scranton’s University of Success program, a multi-year, pre-college program designed for students to develop the skills needed to successfully gain acceptance to college.

All graduates have been admitted to post-secondary schools or chose to enlist in military service. Caminero plans to attend East Stroudsburg University.

Students enter the University of Success program at the completion of eighth grade and continue through their high school years. The program offers enrichment courses in study skills, SAT prep, public speaking, math, science, art and cultural activities, as well as financial aid and wellness seminars.

The University of Success, offered free of charge to participants, is funded almost entirely by corporate and foundation grants. Donors to the program include AT&T, Charles A. Frueauff Foundation, Dime Bank, Fidelity Bank, Kuehner Family Foundation, MetLife Foundation, Overlook Estate Foundation, Peoples Security Bank and Trust, PPL, Proctor and Gamble, Prudential Foundation, Waste Management and Wells Fargo.

Eighteen high school students graduated from The University of Scranton’s University of Success, a multi-year, pre-college program. From left, 2017 University of Success graduate Eli Caminero, an Abington Heights graduate, and Margaret Loughney, University of Success program director.

http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/web1_ABJ-U-of-S-Caminero-2.jpg.optimal.jpgEighteen high school students graduated from The University of Scranton’s University of Success, a multi-year, pre-college program. From left, 2017 University of Success graduate Eli Caminero, an Abington Heights graduate, and Margaret Loughney, University of Success program director. Submitted photo