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DeVry Student Reaches Top of His Class

Published:07/11/2008 02:13 AM

Troublesome teen turns into class president.

While reporters, pundits and citizens have been engrossed in the current race to the White House, there was a recent presidential election that didn't get much attention at all. But, the extraordinary story behind Ónix Vera's election to class president could outshine even Barack Obama.

A short two years ago, Vera was a sophomore at North Grand High School. Although he was a good kid who enjoyed playing sports and maintained a part-time job, he found himself running with the wrong crowd. Vera began spending more time outside the classroom than in. He was increasingly getting in trouble and his family was disappointed by the change they were witnessing.

"My father sat me down one day and told me how negatively the choices I was making would impact my future," Vera said. "He reminded me how lucky I was to have the opportunity of education."

Vera thought about his father's advice and decided to turn things around. He worked hard in all his classes and brought up his grades. Vera's renewed dedication even motivated him to apply for DeVry University's Advantage Academy, which allowed him to earn an associate degree while completing his high school diploma.

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