Jerry Zelaya

As one of only two high school students in the state to receive the prestigious James Baldwin Scholarship, Jerry is on his way to Hampshire College. He attributes his acceptance to the resources and support available through the Nicholas Academic Center. “They helped me with the entire process of applying from beginning to end,” he said. An avid photographer, Jerry counts British physicist Steven Hawking among his heroes. “He never let illness or adversity stand in the way of being successful.”