Posse scholar Kenroy Granville, now a junior at Brandeis University, is proof that the "selection + support = success" equation holds true. Having started out as a C student at Harry S. Truman High School in Bronx, New York, he didn't know what the future would hold for him with respect to college.

When a teacher referred him to Posse, Kenroy didn't know what to expect. At the first big recruitment meeting, he found himself surrounded by extremely talented, outspoken students who seemed to take the spotlight. At the time, Kenroy didn't realize he was a leader in his own right, but the Posse evaluators did: he was moved into the second round of the recruitment process. Those who interviewed and later trained Kenroy found that he had two very critical assets. The first was his ability to meet the challenge of a rigorous academic curriculum. Although Kenroy started his freshman year of high school with Cs in most of his classes, his grades went up as the level of difficulty increased in his classes. In addition, as the evaluators got to get to know Kenroy on a personal level they saw a very quiet and insightful leader.

This leadership quality has led this quiet young man to a successful academic career as a Dean's List student in computer science, and has allowed him to make concrete contributions to other young people. Through the Posse career program, Kenroy led programs in New York City, engaging youth in web design for two summers while he was in college. Not only has Kenroy run workshops for very large groups of students, he has also had the opportunity to educate them about new math and science standards as well as the Digital Divide.

Kenroy's story proves that the support offered by Posse is effective. But he also places great value on the relationships he formed with his mentor and with the former executive director of Posse: two role models who helped build his confidence, gave him sound advice, and continue to inspire him.