Where Are They Now

In 2009, all four of the first generation of TOP participants successfully completed their undergraduate programs. Under the guidance of TOP, these four college graduates were awarded either academic or athletic scholarships to attend their particular institutions of higher learning. TOP is also proud to mention that all four graduates remain closely involved with the organization by donating their time and volunteering in various capacities.

 

R.K. Bacalla, 2004 TOP graduate, completed his bachelor's degree  on a full athletic scholarship in Biomedical Sciences at Western Michigan University in December of 2008. He is currently a professional tennis coach for Lincolnshire Tennis and Fitness Club. R. K. also plans to attend nursing school in 2010 to pursue a career in nursing.  

 

Hristo Bankov, 2004 TOP graduate, completed his bachelor's degree on a full academic scholarship in Political Sciences, magna cum laude, at DePaul University in June 2008. He is currently attending law school at Valparaiso University of Law and teaching tennis on the weekends at Five Seasons Tennis Club. Hristo's plan is to graduate law school in 2011 and begin a career as an attorney either in Chicago or San Diego.

 

Courtney Dorsey, 2004 TOP graduate, completed her bachelor's degree on a full athletic scholarship in Business, cum laude, at Howard University in May 2008. She is currently working as an event services manager at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. Courtney's plan is to return to school to recieve her MBA and move up within her company.

 

Suzana Gracanin, 2004 TOP graduate, completed her bachelor's degree on a full athletic scholarship in Psychology at University of Illinois at Chicago in December 2008. She is currently working as a tennis instructor at the Vandy Christie Tennis Center  on the Northwestern University campus. Suzana is now in the process of applying to graduate school for the fall of 2009.

 

Rozell Hodges, 2004 TOP graduate, completed his bachelor's degree on a full academic scholarship in Economics at Occidental College in May 2008. He is currently working two jobs, one as the Men's and Women's Assistant Tennis Coach at Chicago State University, and a comptroller intern at Black Diamond Technologies. In January 2009, Rozell was voted in as a board member of Tennis Opportunity Program (TOP), Inc. Rozell plans to pursue a master's degree in Sports Administration with the hope of becoming an entrepeneur in the tennis industry.

 

Elizabeth Epstein, 2009 TOP graduate, graduated from Francis W. Parker School and recieved a scholarship to attend Yale University. Also, Elizabeth is a two-time Illinois State Champion.

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