Welcome New college adviser, Mady Berns!

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We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Mady Berns as our new college adviser! Originally from Buffalo Grove, Illinois, she is excited to get to work assisting Hazel Park students with developing their post-high school plans. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Health Promotion and a minor in Communication Science and Disorders from Michigan State University. Welcome to Hazel Park, Mady, and we look forward to an excellent year preparing Hazel Park students for college!

CONGRATULATIONS TO COLLEGE ADVISER MOUSSA TRAORE FOR BEING NAMED 2018 OMBudsman AWARD WINNER BY THE MICHIGAN COLLEGE ACCESS NETWORK!

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College adviser Moussa Traore accepts the Ombudsman Award from Michigan College Access Network board chairwoman Sharlonda Buckman.
We are ecstatic to congratulate our own college adviser, Moussa Traore, for being honored as one of three Ombudsman Award winners at this years Statewide College Access Impact Awards dinner by the Michigan College Access Network! This award recognizes individuals whose passion for college access helped them persevere over challenges to make significant contributions to their communities while engaged as college advisers. Throughout his time at HPHS, "Mr. T" has maintained a tireless dedication to each and every student. He has engaged in the community in a variety of ways, including coaching soccer, and he assisted the class of 2017 in setting a new record for scholarship offers made to a graduating HPHS class. CONGRATULATIONS, MOUSSA!

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED OUR 5TH ANNUAL RACE TO COLLEGE FUNDRAISING DINNER!

Through the generous support of Hazel Parkers and others from surrounding communities, this year's Race to College fundraising dinner was the most successful yet. Attendees enjoyed a delicious meal from award-winning chef, James Rigato of Hazel Park's own Mabel Gray Kitchen, and entertainment from Hazel Park High School's talented band, choir, and theater students.

As always, a highlight of the evening was the testimonial panel of Hazel Park students and alumni. Thank you to Imani Daniels (HPHS '13 and Central Michigan University '17) and Andrew McClellan (HPHS '13 and Michigan State University '17) for sharing their experiences with the Promise Zone's college advising and scholarship programs. Thank you also to Dhalia Blackwell, Brooke Cox, and Thomas Emmons, for sharing their experiences with our School-to-Work Program with UAW Chrysler!

Thank you again to all who attended or showed support in other ways. We look forward to seeing you at next year's event!
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(l-r) HP Alternative High School senior Thomas Emmons, Promise Zone Executive Director Kayla Roney Smith, HPHS graduate Imani Daniels, HPHS graduate Andrew McClellan, HP Alternative High School senior Dhalia Blackwell, HP Alternative High School senior Brooke Cox, and HPHS alumus/Promise Zone board member/Master of Ceremonies Leon LaBrecque

Location and contact 

Our offices are located at
Hazel Park High School
23400 Hughes Avenue
Hazel Park, MI 48030

​CONTACT
(248) 658-8391

​Executive Director Kayla Roney Smith
kayla.roney@hazelparkschools.org

College Adviser Moussa Traore
traore.moussa@hazelparkschools.org
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