Dr. Benjamin E. Mays once stated, “It isn’t a disgrace not to reach the stars, but it is a disgrace to have no stars to reach for.” As Shamerria Walker entered the doors of D.M. Therrell high school four years ago, she anticipated meeting some challenges, but was up for the task—as she was inspired […]
During the past four years at D.M. Therrell High School JaQuria Johnson’s academic accomplishments were gained through hard work, sheer determination and holding steadfast to her goals. As a small child, she was taught to set goals and to be the best that she could be, but she never expected to be at the top […]
Keairra Brown is the eldest of four children. She and her family moved to Atlanta in 2004. Her mother would later justify moving to the big city as a way to gain a better education and acquire more opportunities. Keairra, who many would describe as an introvert, humble, and ambitious would attend school for the […]
Atia Butts has managed to maintain a 4.0 GPA for the entirety of her high school career, partaking in Advanced Placement courses as well as International Baccalaureate courses her junior and senior year. Rigor is no stranger to Atia as she also participated in Emory’s Pre-College program for Evolutionary Biology, Summer Math and Science Enrichment […]
Robert Leon is fascinated by the nuances, recent discoveries, and basic understanding of science, yet the other side of his personality is very passionate about music. Expanding the vision he had before in music as a pleasant experience, he grew to understand more of its characteristics—falling in love with the essence of classical music through […]
Kendall De Laria transferred to North Atlanta from Tennessee in 2013 where she attended the Christian Academy of Knoxville (CAK). At CAK she was a member of the CAK State-Champion and State-Runner-Up soccer team. In 2013, she entered the International Baccalaureate Program at North Atlanta where she continued her athletics to pursue her interests […]
Angel Gabriel is proud to be the Valedictorian of Benjamin E. Mays High School. This year, Angel participated in the Dual Enrollment Accel Program at Georgia State University where she was inducted into Georgia State University’s chapter of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. With roots in New Orleans, Angel debuted as a maid and […]
Maria Gallo-Blanco is the daughter of Antonio Gallo and Derly Blanco. Maria grew up in a small village close to the coast of Acapulco Gro, Mexico. She spent her childhood mastering the English language after immigrating to the United States at the age of eight. With hopes of starting her own nonprofit organization in the […]
Nicole Echols is a very determined and hardworking individual. She is the first in her immediate family to graduate at the top of her class in high school. Nicole is very involved in numerous extracurricular activities such as Elite Sisterhood, The National Beta Club, and the National Honor Society. She plans to attend Clayton […]
Damian is a creative and outgoing individual. He is an active member of the Boys & Girls Club and the National Honor Society, and spends much of his time with “Men of Ambition,” a men’s leadership program at his school. Notably, Damian will be the first Valedictorian and first generation college student within his immediate […]