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Top 22 Stories That Made Waves in 2022

December 19, 2022

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Wave-Makers Recycling Their Success: From Making Waves Academy to UC Berkeley Law

October 5, 2022

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Engineering a College and Career Plan

September 6, 2022

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Putting Passion into Practice and Advancing Health Equity with a Degree in Public Health

August 2, 2022

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Moments That Made Waves This Graduation Season

July 19, 2022

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Graduating College, With Determination and With Honors

May 27, 2022

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Making Waves and Breaking Barriers: Making Waves Academy Student Plans to Attend Harvard

May 26, 2022

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Making Waves Academy Seniors Celebrate Future Plans at ‘Decision Day’

May 26, 2022

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Pursuing Passions for Health, Equity, and Advocacy as a First-Generation College Student

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Making Waves, Running Towards Dreams, and Giving Back

March 24, 2022

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10 Years in the Making: Father and Son Duo Share Championship Season Together

March 10, 2022

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Wave-Maker Brings Tech Industry Experiences to Alumni Advisory Council

February 17, 2022

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