Trio Hall of Fame, 2004 OAEOPP Conference

Chris Smallwood, a student at Wright State University, is an alumnus of the Upward Bound Program at the University of Cincinnati, Clermont. A 2001 Honors Graduate of Milford High School, Chris joined Upward Bound in the summer of 1997. Talented academically, Chris has a quiet charisma, a good sense of humor, and strong musical interests, all of which made him a leader in UB. Currently pursuing a BA in English, with emphasis in linguistics, Chris has continuously been on the Dean’s List since starting at Wright State, and now has a 3.993 GPA. He is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, Golden Key Honor Society, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars and is Editor of the FogDog Review (WSU’s literary magazine). With all the demands of maintaining a high GPA, Chris still finds time to work as a weekend supervisor at a local hospital, to run in various 5K events, to participate in intramural sports, and to indulge in one of his favorite past-times: playing the guitar (for fun and profit!). He will earn his BA in 2005; he is considering doing research in graduate school and a possible teaching career, although a year off to study jazz guitar is an option! Chris says that Upward Bound helped him develop the self-confidence he needed to strive toward his full potential, and he is appreciative of being honored in the Trio Hall of Fame, at the 2004 OAEOPP Conference.