Meet Our Alumni
JONATHAN MURILLO
FLP Class of 2017
High School:
School of Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center
College:
Yale University, Class of 2021
Major/s:
Chemical Engineering (ABET- accredited)
Career:
Facilities Engineer, Texas Instruments Inc.
Favorite FLP Memory:
“My favorite memory in FLP had to be our visit to New York because it allowed me and the rest of the students to spend time with the FLP staff outside of a traditional classroom setting. We were able to authentically engage with each other more closely, and those interactions exposed layers of our own characters to each other that brought us closer.”
BRIANA WIGGINS
FLP Class of 2011
High School:
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center (Questbridge)
College:
Amherst College, Class of 2015
Major/s:
Black Studies
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Career:
Educator, Universal Academy
Favorite FLP Memory:
“My favorite FLP memory would have to be from a college tour trip to Chicago. The program took us to see Cirque du Soleil. It was mesmerizing and beautiful. I think it ultimately sparked my interest in travel and cultural exploration. We had a wonderful time and I remember thinking, 'I want to keep doing stuff like this.'”
KENNETH
PRADO
FLP Class of 2022
High School:
School of Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center
College:
Vanderbilt University
Major/s:
Computer Science and Applied Math, with a minor in Data Science
Expected Graduation:
May 2026
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Favorite FLP Memory:
“My favorite FLP memory is learning how to swim using flippers.”
JAZKIRA
COMBS
FLP Class of 2017
High School:
Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School
College:
Indiana University Bloomington, Class of 2021
Major/s:
Elementary Education, with a concentration in Social Studies
Career:
Educator, Dallas ISD
Favorite FLP Memory:
“My favorite FLP memory is the East Coast College Tour. We had too much fun, and I’ll never forget the entire experience.”
LIZETTE
SALAS
FLP Class of 2015
High School:
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center
College:
Queens University of Charlotte, Class of 2018
Major/s:
Political Science
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Graduate School:
University of Texas at Dallas, Class of 2024
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Masters:
Public Affairs
Career:
Manager, Community Partner Relations at North Texas Food Bank
Favorite FLP Memory:
“My favorite FLP memory is summer camp."
ALDO
LOMAS
FLP Class of 2023
High School:
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy
College:
Cornell University
Major/s:
Architecture
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Expected Graduation:
2027​
Favorite FLP Memory:
“My favorite FLP memory is playing ball with the senior class in the gated octagon fence."
LAKENYA FRANKLIN
FLP Class of 2015
High School:
Marvin E. Robinson School of Business and Management at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center
College:
Howard University, Class of 2019
Major/s:
Political Science and History
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Law School:
Paul M. Herbert Law Center, Louisiana State University, Class of 2022
Career:
Licensed Texas Attorney
Favorite FLP Memory:
“My favorite FLP memory is learning how to swim during summer camp and the science classes.”
ERICA SALAZAR
FLP Class of 2023
High School:
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center
College:
Northwestern University
Major/s:
Political Science and Social Policy, with a minor in Business Institution
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Expected Graduation:
2027
Favorite FLP Memory:
“My favorite FLP memory has to be our graduation banquet. It felt extremely special graduating alongside peers I’ve known for years and reflecting on all of the memories I made along the way.”
ALEXIS
OJEDA
FLP Class of 2018
High School:
School of Health Professions at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center
College:
University of North Texas, Class of 2021
Major/s:
Biology​
Career:
Veterinary Technician
Favorite FLP Memory:
“My favorite FLP memory is hiking up the Enchanted Rock during our Freshman Retreat in San Antonio.”
ERIELLE
ROSE
FLP Class of 2017
High School:
Rosie M. Collins Sorrells School of Education and Social Services at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center
College:
Prairie View A&M University, Class of 2021
Major/s:
Early CHildhood, 6th Grade Education
Career:
General Education Pre-K 4 Teacher, Dallas ISD
Favorite FLP Memory:
“My favorite FLP memory is our summer trip to New York!"
BRIANA
WIGGINS
FLP Class of 2015
High School:
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center
College:
Occidental College, Class of 2019
Major/s:
Critical Theory and Social Justice, and Latina, Latino, and Latin American Studies
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Career:
Pursuing her PhD in higher education at the University of Arizona
Favorite FLP Memory:
“I remember being really committed to FLP because those Tuesdays and Thursdays were not for everyone.”
MARCUS
JOHNSON
FLP Class of 2021
High School:
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy
College:
University of Texas at Austin
Major/s:
Civil Engineering
Expected Graduation:
May 2025
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Favorite FLP Memory:
“My favorite FLP memory is a Christmas Party. I had a great time there with my friends and some of the faculty.”