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 fininshing up his law degree at Valparaiso University of Law in May and then studying for the bar over the summer. He is working for PRM Realty Group, a company which specializes in residential, resort, and commercial developments around the world, as a law clerk.

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. In January 2009, Rozell was voted in as a board member of Tennis Opportunity Program (TOP), Inc. Rozell is a tennis professional at XS Tennis, Inc. In September 2011, Rozell will pursue a master's degree in economics at Roosevelt University.

 

Elizabeth Epstein, 2009 TOP graduate, graduated from Francis W. Parker School and recieved a scholarship to attend Yale University. Also, Elizabeth was a two-time Illinois State Champion. Currently, Elizabeth is a sophomore at Yale and playing #2 on the team. The team is ranked #29 in the nation and Elizabeth is currently ranked #115 in the ITA national rankings. This year, the team reached a program high of #23 in the ITA national rankings and Elizabeth reached an all time high of #65 in singles .Elizabeth is majoring in Political Science. This summer, Elizabeth will be taking classes at the London School of Economics and doing an internship in New York City for the Gersh Talent Agency.

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