Girard College
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Kelandra Murphy Student Worker at Girard College
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Greater Philadelphia
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Keith Rice Director of Technology @ Girard College | Infrastructure, Technical Support-
Greater Philadelphia
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Khaleel Lindsey-Mcfadden Education Management Professional-
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Tammy Harris ---
Greater Philadelphia
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Top 10%
Shahidah Queen Residential Advisor at Girard College-
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Rising Star
Overview
Girard College is an independent boarding school serving grades 1-12 in Philadelphia, PA. Girard is unique in the world of independent educational institutions. If offered admission, all Girard students receive a full scholarship to attend the school, living on its campus five days a week, benefiting from a college prep curriculum and a supportive residential program. Students come from low-income families and have one or no parents. In 1831, philanthropist Stephen Girard left his vast fortune to the city of Philadelphia to establish a school. Opening in 1848, Girard College has been a shining example of excellent urban education and has honored Stephen Girard's words: "My deeds must be my life; when I am dead, my actions must speak for me." Today, Girard College educates approximately 315 students, preparing them for college and for life.
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