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Quincy Jones

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Newark, New Jersey

Quincy Jones is a senior at KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy in New Jersey. He also attended KIPP TEAM Academy and his favorite film is “Lottery Ticket.”

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Posted Apr. 21, 2017

I’m Only 17 and I’ve Got So Much More to Do

With a name like Quincy Jones, I am destined to be successful. It is a name that will never be forgotten and a name that I plan on putting to good use.…

By Quincy Jones

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