Cory was nominated by the guidance office. Cory transferred from CD East to CD his freshman year. In his first two years Cory demonstrated high levels of tardiness, absences and discipline issues. His academics were also very poor. During Cory's Junior and Senior years Cory discovered his passion for the fin arts. He developed positive relationships with administrators and staff and turned around his absence record, discipline issues and academics. Cory is currently pursuing a Fine Arts degree at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia, PA.