Upon first interaction, Tewabech doesn’t strike you as a typical high school student. She’s reading George Orwell’s ‘1984’ a second time for fun – this time outside of class to get more meaning out if it. If for some reason you needed ceramic carving tools, Tewabech could pull hers out of her backpack for you to borrow.
Tewabech is currently an 11th grader at arts-magnet high school Duke Ellington and this is her fourth year partaking in FLOC programming. Although her school lets out later than most, she makes the effort to come to FLOC each Wednesday for SAT prep.
She is a talented artist who is also passionate about science. We witnessed her eyes light up as she learned of the Smithsonian’s prestigious summer internship opportunity called the Youth Engagement through Science (YES!) program. She was diligent and determined in completing her application and we wish her the best of luck.
Not only does Tewabech take her academics seriously, but she also places strong value on her relationship with teachers at school and staff members at FLOC. She is articulate in conversation and possesses maturity beyond her 17 years. She emphasizes the importance of her family, and serves as a great role model for her younger sister, who she picks up every Monday from the middle school Scholars program.
FLOC staff members unanimously agree that Tewabech has a bright future. As a 10th grade student in the Scholars Program last year, she combined her drawing skills and her ambitious dreams to create an exemplary “10 Year Plan.”
Tewabech wrote about getting good grades and building strong friendships in high school, and envisioned herself extending her college-going years to attend medical school and become an anesthesiologist. She planned to never lose sight of her passion for art, and when making her budget for life after college, she recognized the importance of both saving and spending smart.
