Alphonso Harrell is an eleventh grade student at the college prep school, Cathedral High School, one of the top schools in the state of Indiana. He maintains a solid 'B' average, is a top wrestler, and excels in rugby and football. Always a very bright child who was eager to learn, Alphonso began to lose interest in school in the second grade. He and his mother were told that he was an above average student, who just wasn't meeting his potential. His mother asked for extra work or any other help, but none was forthcoming. The following year, she applied for a tuition grant from The Educational CHOICE Charitable Trust, a privately funded charity that helps low-income families in Indianapolis afford tuition at private schools.
With the help of CHOICE, Alphonso entered Holy Cross Central Catholic School, where he soon excelled in academics and sports. Today, his goal is to attend Notre Dame College.