A Better Chance in Lower Merion

A Better Chance in Lower Merion Founded in 1973, A Better Chance in Lower Merion is a non-profit, college preparatory program for academically talented minority students.

Last but by no means least, our third graduating senior to celebrate is Kechan Miller! Kechan joined ABC LM from Washing...
06/16/2026

Last but by no means least, our third graduating senior to celebrate is Kechan Miller! Kechan joined ABC LM from Washington, D.C. Leaving home was not something he really wanted to do, but his mom believed in the opportunity ahead of him. So, sight unseen, Kechan moved into the ABC House and started school the very next day.

Directly after school on that first day, Kechan joined the football team — and within a week, he was suiting up for the varsity squad. Over the next four years, Kechan developed his skills both in the classroom and on the field.

When asked how ABC helped shape the person he is today, Kechan pointed to the people who surrounded him with support and showed him what was possible. He says he hopes people remember him as funny, caring, and competitive, and he is most proud of having the courage to come to ABC in the first place, meet new people, and step outside of his comfort zone.

This fall, Kechan will attend Temple University on a full scholarship and join the football program. We are incredibly proud of all he has accomplished and cannot wait to see what the future holds for him.

Go Kechan — and Go Owls!

Our second graduating senior to celebrate is Menelek Dwyer (“Meno”)! Meno joined ABC LM from East Orange, New Jersey. Ov...
06/12/2026

Our second graduating senior to celebrate is Menelek Dwyer (“Meno”)! Meno joined ABC LM from East Orange, New Jersey. Over his four years at Lower Merion High School, Meno found his place through athletics, participating on both the baseball and football teams.

Always active and adventurous, Meno spent his summers participating in Boy Scout camps and The Experiment in International Living program. His years of hard work and dedication through Scouting earned him the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout this year.

When asked what advice he would give the next class of ABC scholars, Meno said, “Do your work on time and use your resources. There are always people here willing to help.”

Meno is also a decorated scholar, receiving numerous scholarship awards to support his college education. This fall, Meno will attend Saint Joseph's University to study Business. We are so proud of all he has accomplished and look forward to seeing all that he will achieve in the future!

Our first graduating senior to celebrate is Seth Akuaku! Seth joined ABC LM from Newark, NJ and has made a tremendous im...
06/10/2026

Our first graduating senior to celebrate is Seth Akuaku! Seth joined ABC LM from Newark, NJ and has made a tremendous impact during his time at Lower Merion High School.

Seth has been heavily involved with NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers), where he was part of a regional championship team. In addition to his academic accomplishments, Seth has developed a passion for music and is now an avid bass guitar player.

A dedicated and hardworking student, Seth has earned numerous honors during his time at LMHS, including being named Student of the Month twice, receiving a scholarship from the Lower Merion Township Educational Foundation, the LMHS Excellence in Technology Award, and the Julius W. Becton Jr. Service & Spirit Award.

When asked what ABC has meant to him, Seth shared: “I think ABC is a great place for a person looking to find a part of themselves they didn’t know they had — and who wants to be challenged to find it.”

This fall, Seth will attend Rutgers University to study Mechanical Engineering. We are incredibly proud of all he has accomplished and cannot wait to see what the future holds for him!

Today we begin the first of four posts celebrating our three graduating seniors and their families.Over the past four ye...
06/09/2026

Today we begin the first of four posts celebrating our three graduating seniors and their families.

Over the past four years, these young men have supported one another not only as classmates, but as ABC brothers. Together, they have navigated the challenges and triumphs of high school while building the friendships and sense of community that make ABC LM such a special place.

Their success is also a reflection of the families, host families, staff, and academic advisors who have stood beside them every step of the way.

We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished and grateful for the positive impact they have had on our program, and our community.

Join us over the coming days as we celebrate each of these remarkable graduates and the bright futures that lie ahead. 💙💛

Congratulations to senior Seth Akuaku (second from left) and the LMHS NSBE team for their VEX V5 Excellence Award and be...
03/24/2026

Congratulations to senior Seth Akuaku (second from left) and the LMHS NSBE team for their VEX V5 Excellence Award and being tournament champions last weekend in Baltimore! They will compete at the VEX World Competition in St. Louis in April.

A fun weekend on the slopes for our staff, scholars and friends.  Thank you to our Ski Weekend sponsors who made it poss...
02/16/2026

A fun weekend on the slopes for our staff, scholars and friends. Thank you to our Ski Weekend sponsors who made it possible!

Congratulations to ABC Senior Kechan Miller who has committed to play football for Temple University next year, receivin...
12/08/2025

Congratulations to ABC Senior Kechan Miller who has committed to play football for Temple University next year, receiving a full ride scholarship! Four seasons of hard work has paid off - we are so proud!

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