Yale University Yale Contributing to a Strong New Haven Congratulates these outstanding students from Platt Technical High School, Milford. Chosen by their high school, these students exemplify what is best and brightest in the young people of our community. Isabel Nodiff Daughter of Peter and Susan Nodiff of West Haven Will attend Springfield College G.P.A. 100.6; Class Rank 6 Class President National Honor Society Cheerleading, captain Licensed Hairdresser CT SkillsUSA Finalist Beth-El Center, volunteer Major: Physician’s Assistant BS/MS Career Goal: Physician’s Assistant Brooke Pawlak Daughter of Cheryl and Ken Pawlak of Ansonia Will attend Springfield College G.P.A. 102.2; Class Rank 3 Class Secretary National Honor Society Varsity Volleyball, Basketball, and Softball High Honor Roll, four years Student Council Peer Mediator Major: Physical Therapy, DPT Career Goal: Physical Therapy Dajsha Perrin Daughter of Elizabeth and George Perrin of Bridgeport Will attend the University of New Haven G.P.A. 98.7; Class Rank 16 National Society of Black Engineers, member and former president, Bridgeport Chapter 2013 Bridgeport Barnum Festival Princess Tutor 5-8th grade students, NSBE Major: Computer Engineering Career Goal: Entrepreneur Brian E. Phillips Son of Martin and Patricia Phillips of Milford Will attend the University of New Haven G.P.A. 96.6; Class Rank 23 Skills USA, first place CT State Championship, going on to National Championships National Honor Society, recipient of Kids Count of Milford, two years Major: Electrical Engineering Career Goal: Electrical Engineer Francisco Salinas Son of Francisco Salinas, Sr. and Ruth Velez of New Haven Will attend Southern Connecticut State University G.P.A. 4.0; Class Rank 7 National Honor Society Presidential Merit Scholarship SCSU Honors College Program Created a planner Web app for Platt Tech students Major: Computer Science Career Goal: Leader in software applications and cybersecurity Carlos Urena Son of Carlos and Angela Urena of Bridgeport Will attend Fairfield University G.P.A. 100.2; Class Rank 9 Skills USA State Champion, Technical Computer Applications Varsity Track and Field, captain CSC All-League track team, three years Major: Computer Science Career Goal: Senior Software Engineer Creating Jobs in New Haven Yale University works with the building trades and the Construction Workforce Initiative to connect local residents with campus construction jobs. Yale University has constructed many new facilities and renovated others in New Haven in recent years, boosting the economy and creating numerous jobs. Yale University projects have provided over eight hundred thousand hours of construction work for New Haven residents in the last five years. Photo credit: Michael Marsland