Worcester’s North High School is building up a substantial base of student and alumni crusaders, including, left to right, Gordon Burnett’ 12, Shakira Suazo Valdes ’27, Sofia Torres ’27, Krystle O’Clair ’13, Yuliana Sanchez Reyes ’27, Vanessa Acheampong ’12 and Juleein Nicolas ’27. (Submitted photo)
Holy Cross surrounded Shakira Suazo Valdez. Four of her classmates at North High School in Worcester — including her best friend — received acceptance notifications in March. Three of her teachers proudly wore purple as alumni.