Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs

Luz Kaouk's parents emigrated from the countries Syria and Venezuela and she was born in Provo, Utah, the second to youngest of eight. She is very energetic and outgoing and loves to chat anyone’s ear off! She enjoys a good challenge and really values hard work. Luz is an active and engaged member of the Timpview community and loves to include all in her efforts to improve the environment around them. She has enjoyed the benefits of GEAR UP for all four years of her high school career and feels so privileged and blessed to have them as members of the team supporting her. Congratulations to Luz, she received the Heratio Alger Scholarship this year for college.