“I have only been a part of Hope Ignites Colorado for a short time, but they truly want me to succeed now and in the future. They see us as people with potential and I like that I am part of that.”
High School Sophomore Shines Through Opportunity and Service
Jasmine, a sophomore at Regis Jesuit High School, was accepted into Hope Ignites Colorado this last fall semester. “It took a lot of hard work and perseverance, but I really wanted to get into Hope Ignites Colorado. I knew all the benefits that would come with the program and all the people that would help me along the way. I come from a low-income family and really wanted help with the scholarship piece,” Jasmine stated.
Hope Ignites Colorado is a college-readiness non-profit designed to support first-generation and low-income students throughout high school, college, and into their careers. Hope Ignites Colorado works to bridge the opportunity gap that at-risk youth face when entering high school by providing academic and personal support in an inclusive environment. The application and acceptance process is rigorous, as the organization requires scholars and families to commit to the program from ages 14 to 21 to ensure success and positive outcomes for individuals, their families and their communities. “I love being part of the Hope Ignites Colorado community and I want to be able to contribute to it just as well,” Jasmine shared.
And contributing she is. Not only does Jasmine attend weekly programming with Hope Ignites Colorado, but she is involved in over ten different clubs and organizations at Regis Jesuit High School, including Paws for Cause, Art Club, Fashion Club, Spotlight Club, Key Club, Girls Up, RJ Media, Black Student Union and the Diversity Action Group (DAG). She is soon to be starting a new Architecture Club at Regis Jesuit High School as well. In addition, she also volunteers at Habitat for Humanity, Marion Plaza, Food Bank of the Rockies and the Delores Project. All this, while still maintaining a 4.09 GPA.
Jasmine’s talents in art and graphic design, have not gone unnoticed. She was featured as a contest winner in the spring 2025 edition of the “Impressions” literacy arts magazine, produced at Regis Jesuit High School, which features original student writing, artwork and photography. She received an honorable mention for her art piece depicting wine and fruits. “I have a strong passion for art and the sciences and would love to find a way to combine both of these subjects into something that I can pursue in college,” Jasmine said. Until then, Jasmine is concentrating on enjoying her sophomore year at Regis Jesuit High School.