Honoring Dexter Resta for his acceptance to Yale University and recognizing Dexter's historic achievement as the first Prep Charter High School graduate to earn a full scholarship to Yale.

Honoring Dexter Resta for his acceptance to Yale University and recognizing Dexter’s historic achievement as the first Prep Charter High School graduate to earn a full scholarship to Yale. WHEREAS, Dexter Resta moved to Philadelphia from California with his mother and four younger siblings during his 10th grade school year. Dexter’s loving, tight-knit family has provided him with the foundation for his academic achievement and his future success; and WHEREAS, After moving to Philadelphia, Dexter’s family settled in South Philadelphia and the young man enrolled at The Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics, Science, Technology and Careers (Prep Charter High School), where he found a strong, supportive school community that was dedicated to fostering his intellectual curiosity; and WHEREAS, During his time at Prep Charter, Dexter excelled academically, particularly in math and science classes and Dexter’s stellar academic credentials earned him scholarship offers to several prestigious colleges and universities. From among these offers, Dexter chose to accept a full scholarship to attend Yale University, where he intends to double major in mechanical engineering and economics. When Dexter arrives in New Haven in the fall of 2024, he will be the first Prep Charter graduate to receive a full scholarship to Yale; and WHEREAS, Dexter intends to further develop his passion for math and science while in college and he plans to work at NASA after completing his studies. With his ac…