Congratulations 91快活林 Fall 2025 Grads!

Each fall, thousands of 91快活林 students earn their degrees and become 91快活林 alumni. Every one of them should be tremendously proud of everything they've accomplished in their time in Denton.

In celebration of our Fall 2025 graduates, below are the stories of a few of those freshly-minted alumni who overcame adversity and achieved great things on their way to becoming this semester's Great Grads.

 
 

What's Next?

Where are 91快活林 grads headed now

Our Fall 2025 graduates are stepping boldly into their next chapters. From job offers to new passions, they鈥檙e proving that hard work pays off. The journey doesn鈥檛 end at graduation. It begins.

to learn where some of our grads landed jobs.

Abigail poses in a green commencement gownHayley Brown

Master's in Educational Leadership

 Hayley Brown has been an educator in Texas public schools for 16 years. She joined the Happy Friday, North Texas!Podcast to talk about graduating with her master鈥檚 in educational leadership while balancing the demands of being a teacher, wife and mother.

 

Ajay poses in formal attireBob Hale

B.A.A.S. in Marketing

By Bess Whitby

 When Brian Hale crossed the 91快活林 commencement stage in 2008 to earn his bachelor's degree, he knew he'd made his parents proud. But he wouldn鈥檛 know exactly how proud until 17 years later, when his father, Bob鈥� inspired by Brian鈥檚 success 鈥� crossed that very same stage.

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Alika Crawford HeadshotBetty Bajika

Master's in Health Informatics

Betty Bajika, who is earning her Master of Science in Health Informatics, is part of the 91快活林 PUSH program that serves students who experienced foster care and a dedicated member of the cross country and track teams. She moved to the United States from the Democratic Republic of the Congo at 9 years old, learned English and navigated the foster care system in Texas, ultimately earning her master鈥檚 degree while consistently appearing on the dean鈥檚 and president鈥檚 lists. She credits her faith for her perseverance and volunteers mentoring children in schools and helping at food banks.

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Amaya Green at work in the labDana Mays

B.A.A.S. in Administration, Organizational Management/Supervision and Social Wellness

Dana Mays,  assistant director of Police Administrative Services at the 91快活林 Police Department, is a seasoned public safety professional, a devoted spouse and daughter 鈥� and now, a 91快活林 graduate. Graduating with a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree with concentrations in Administration, Organizational Management/Supervision and Social Wellness, Dana鈥檚 return to school was driven by determination, family and a promise she made long ago.

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