“Gapbuster was instrumental in building up my confidence as a student and as a person. It gave me a community where I felt safe enough to grow and explore different passions while also being engaged with my community. I was supported through high school and college and still feel like
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TROY PAULS
Gapbusters has always been a place where I could learn new things and gain a new interest in the stem field. Gapbusters introduced me to so many things such as Ten80 and has provided opportunities for community service and much more. I am a junior at the University of Maryland
ROBERT RAMEY
I heard about GapBuster, Inc. in first grade when my mom decided to sign me up because she thought that I could greatly benefit from GapBuster, Inc. I was in GapBuster from 1st grade through about 9th grade GapBuster, Inc. greatly impacted me in a positive way for several reasons. First being that
LUIS ROSALES
I first heard about GapBuster through my involvement with LULAC. As the State Director for Maryland, Dr. Yvette Butler worked closely with us. I saw the amazing work that was being done by the organization and was quickly drawn to help.
MUSTAFFA SAID
Through being able to travel across the country visiting universities, attending NSBE conventions, volunteering in the community, and networking with bright-minded individuals, I have been able to learn and grow. I am super thankful for Gapbuster. I attended Lehigh University and graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering in May
SAILEU SARR
I was first introduced to GapBuster in 2001, when I was a 5th grader attending Forest Knolls Elementary School. And since have been an active member with the program, volunteering at local food drives, clothing giveaways, acting as a guest speaker, counseling at summer camps and I currently mentor/teach during the after school program. GapBuster placed an
YAMUNDOW SARR
I first heard about GapBuster when my brother joined, & I have been a part of GapBuster since I was about 5. GapBuster has exposed me to many things such as college tours, STD/STI health education, as well as building and tailoring leadership skills. I am currently in my last year at Towson University with a concentration
KHALIL SMITH
I joined Gapbuster when I was six years old. Gapbuster taught me at an early age about the inequalities the black community faces in the education system and beyond. After graduating from Springbrook High School, I attended The University of Akron and earned my B.A. in Media Production (however, if I
MALIK SMITH
I first heard about GapBuster in elementary school. Obviously I wasn’t making many decisions on my own then, my mom heard about it from another parent at the school. I was consistently in GapBuster for about 7 years. During my run I was involved with Leaders On Training, and participated in
