Alumni Success My name is Bruce W. Taylor, II. I lived most of my life in Cincinnati, OH, and moved to Delaware with my dad and sisters in eighth grade. I graduated from Christiana High School and from Delaware Futures in 2003. Among the many great experiences that I had on summer retreats with my fellow Delaware Futures students, one stood out. I was recommended to the People to People Student Ambassador Program and completed their summer trip to Australia in 2002. After graduation, I attended Sewanee University of the South, which is a partner college of Delaware Futures located in Tennessee. I studied Ecology and Biodiversity and French Studies to pursue my passions for wildlife and foreign languages. I also had the opportunity to study abroad in Madagascar in order to become fluent in French. For the past year, I have worked for Physiotherapy Associates as an Exercise Tech. The position consists of a wide variety of tasks ranging from assisting the therapists to clerical duties. I have also worked as a lifeguard for the City of Wilmington, a Summer Camp Specialist, and a cook. I have also had the great pleasure of working with Delaware Futures as an alumnus. I recently filmed a Public Service Announcement for Delaware Futures, which was a real honor. In August I departed for an Assistant English teaching position in Japan for a year. I was in Tokyo for a week for training and orientation and, after that, I got shipped off to my location in a part of the Northern Mountains called Nishiwaga, Iwate. I am very happy to say that during the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) application process I received the same support from Mrs. Tolliver and the Delaware Futures staff that I received as a student. Delaware Futures did much more in my life than simply help me excel in high school. The program broadened my horizons through community service and attending weekly meetings with guest speakers, including City Council members and even the Mayor of Wilmington. Delaware Futures was an essential turning point on the path toward my dreams, as I am sure it has been for many other students. To see other testimonials, click here.