Student Success Stories
Philip F.
Congratulations to Philip F., a 2007 Benchmark graduate who has made the Dean's List two consecutive years at California State University, Los Angeles in the College of Natural and Social Sciences for his outstanding academic achievement!
Philip has also been promoted to a management position at his part time job. According to Philip, "This would have never been possible without (Benchmark's) guidance, patience and understanding. Thank you for everything you taught me...it means a lot!"
Outstanding EMT
Benchmark student, Laura G., was recently awarded the Outstanding Clinical Certificate and a medal for Outstanding Student after completing her clinical trials through Crafton Hills College Emergency Medical Technician Program.
Gary Reese, lead instructor for the EMT program at Crafton Hills College, said, "The enthusiasm and dedication that I witnessed in Laura over the past 18 weeks were up and beyond the call of duty. The compassions she showed her colleagues, the profession and the willingness to serve the communities, are true signs of success. This is the reason we are all here and that is to serve the community and be that of a patient advocate."
Laura currently has a cumulative GPA of 3.8 and is working toward completing her general education requirements, then transferring to a university to complete her Bachelor of Science degree.
Read About What Actual Benchmark Students are Grateful for...
Beatrice
My life
My family
Friends
Being healthy
Benchmark Coaches
Opportunities I have been given
Education
Shelter
Food
The good relationships I've made
Alex
Family who cares about me
The opportunity to change my life for the better
Food, clothing & shelter
People at Benchmark who have helped me
Friends
The difficult struggles that made me a stronger man
Alex S.
I am grateful for being alive and sober for two years
I am grateful for having friends who care about me
I am grateful to have good roommates
I am grateful for the people in AA
I am grateful for our military
I am grateful for my family who loves me
I am grateful for Joelle, Jaynie and the rest of the staff and Benchmark
Kane
My Family
My freedom
Food & shelter
Health
All the relationships & friends I’ve made
Completing Benchmark
Support from my friends and family
Aaron
Graduating from high school
My great job
Friends & relationships that I have made
Family
Graduating from Benchmark