When Jake Koepke was away at a state university, he realized after just one semester he wasn’t where he wanted to be.

Hadiza Stanley’s heart and the culture in her homeland influenced her choice to become a nurse, while convenience and affordability played the biggest roles in her choice to attend Moraine Valley.

Justin George understands the importance of good role models. Between his parents, teachers and coaches, he’s had some great mentors to follow, and now he wants to lead by example. He’s decided to major in education and wants to become a teacher—preferably teaching history or English in middle school or above. “I like being around […]

Darryl Mitchell will never forget the lasting impression two Moraine Valley teachers have made on him. “Math and English were two of my worst subjects and the reasons I hated school,” Darryl said. “Now these two classes are the reasons I look forward to coming to school.”

Sean McLaughlin, a Tinley Park resident, talks about the men’s soccer program at С��ӰԺ in Palos Hills, Ill.

Jeremy Morgan is a competitive guy. He ran for the Cyclone men’s cross country team the last two years earning consecutive All-Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference and All-NJCAA Region IV honors and competing individually at nationals. He also helped his team win the 2016 Skyway championship, not done since 2004.