College-bound APS seniors got their moment in the sun Thursday during the fourth-annual Project GRAD-Atlanta College Signing Day. During the ceremony, parents and college representatives watch as each student signs on the dotted line at the school they will attend in the fall. Project GRAD (Graduation Really Achieves Dreams) provides activities and support so that economically disadvantaged students chart a path to college by. The program also offers up to $4,000 in scholarships to Brumley-GRAD scholars along with support at the college level. Now in its 10th year, Project GRAD currently serves students at Booker T. Washington High School, The New Schools at Carver and South Atlanta Educational Complex, along with six middle schools and 16 elementary schools. “The door to college is being opened, and a world of opportunity awaits,” Dr. Yolanda Watson Spiva, Executive Director of Project GRAD Atlanta, told students. “We will continue to provide you with resources and encouragement along your educational journey. Remember, we are only a telephone call, an email or a text message away!” Ten students representing each Project GRAD high school participated in the evening’s event, committing to schools ranging from Alabama State University to The University of West Georgia. A total of 1,151 Brumley-GRAD Scholars are currently enrolled colleges and universities in the United States and abroad. This year’s graduating class will bring the number to about 1,400. Here is a list of the schools and students who participated in College Signing Day: The New Schools at Carver School of Arts: • Rachel Robinson, Bethune-Cookman University Early College: • Cerise Clark, Ohio State University School of Health Sciences & Research: • DeMarquis Holmes, Troy University School of Technology: • Thomas Hayes, University of Advanced Technology in Tempe, Arizona South Atlanta Educational Complex School of Computer Animation and Design: • Tevin Sol, Benedict College School of Health & Medical Science • Brenikia Walker, Tuskegee University School of Law and Social Justice • Janette Sanchez, Georgia Gwinnett College Booker T. Washington High Senior Academy • Rashard Clanton, Savannah State University • Chantwon Carson, University of West Georgia • Jonathan Grogan, Alabama State University Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Print (Opens in new window) Print More Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Discover more from APS Today Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe Post navigation GE’s John Rice reads up on Toomer Elementary South Atlanta High student shines among Gates Millennium Scholars
