H-F Senior Awarded 4-Year Posse Scholarship

Anthony Reynoso to attend Connecticut College with prestigious merit-based award.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 11:37pm

A bold, colorful silkscreen-style illustration of a film camera icon repeated in a grid pattern, conveying the artistic and technical interests of scholarship recipient Anthony Reynoso.The Posse Scholarship empowers talented high school students like Anthony Reynoso to pursue their passions at top-tier colleges.New London Today

Homewood-Flossmoor High School senior Anthony Reynoso has been awarded a four-year Posse Scholarship to attend Connecticut College. Reynoso was selected for the merit-based scholarship based on his academic record and leadership abilities, and will participate in the Posse program's weekly mentorship sessions to enhance his skills.

Why it matters

The Posse Scholarship is a highly competitive and prestigious award that provides full tuition to select students, opening doors to top-tier colleges and universities. Reynoso's achievement highlights the academic excellence and extracurricular involvement of students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School.

The details

As a Posse Scholar, Reynoso will work in a cohort with 10 other Chicago-area students, meeting weekly with mentors to develop leadership skills and learn how to make others feel welcome. The Posse program also provides Scholars with tools and opportunities to secure competitive internships and jobs. Reynoso chose Connecticut College for its strong film program, an interest he has pursued since his freshman year, winning several awards including first place in the Student Silent Film Festival.

  • Reynoso was selected as a 2026 Posse Scholarship winner.
  • He will be attending Connecticut College in New London, Connecticut starting in the fall of 2026.

The players

Anthony Reynoso

A senior at Homewood-Flossmoor High School who was awarded a four-year Posse Scholarship to attend Connecticut College.

Posse Foundation

A non-profit organization that provides four-year, full-tuition leadership scholarships to public high school students and sends them to top colleges and universities across the United States.

Connecticut College

A private liberal arts college located in New London, Connecticut that Reynoso will be attending on the Posse Scholarship.

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What they’re saying

“I chose Connecticut College because it had the best film program I could select from. I have been interested in video and film since my freshman year and have won several prizes.”

— Anthony Reynoso, Posse Scholar

What’s next

Reynoso will participate in weekly mentorship sessions with his Posse cohort prior to starting at Connecticut College in the fall of 2026.

The takeaway

Reynoso's Posse Scholarship demonstrates the academic excellence and leadership potential of students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, opening the door to prestigious educational opportunities that can propel them towards successful careers.