Atlanta Public Schools students across the District are invited to join the Minecraft: Education Building a Better World Challenge. Hosted by the APS Department of Instructional Technology, the Minecraft challenge uses Microsoft software to engage students and provide a platform where they can tackle challenges creatively. “Think of it as digital Legos,” said Tanika Vincent, […]
Hannah Vaughn, 18, was known as the “Morale Officer” in JROTC, as she always tried to keep everyone’s spirits high. She took pride in mentoring three freshman cadets and even earned the honor of Cadet of the Month quite a few times. “JROTC was the highlight of my high school,” said Hannah as she reminisced […]
As Atlanta Public Schools’ highest-ranking JROTC cadet, 18-year-old Haleigh Jones knows a thing or two about discipline. This summer, she will begin basic training at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point – a life goal that did not come without doubters and challenges. “I received the letter of assurance and everyone was congratulating me […]
Eighteen-year-old Quentorria Darden is an athlete and a scholar with entrepreneurial dreams. At Booker T. Washington High School, she played soccer throughout her tenure and worked diligently to raise her marks from a 2.2 to 3.3 GPA. “I would say I am most proud of giving my all when it comes to my work,” she […]
Zarandae Jenkins, 18, will graduate from Carver STEAM High School on May 22, and he says it is by far his greatest accomplishment. Growing up in a single parent household, Zarandae couldn’t be a regular kid. He had responsibilities and found himself involved with the wrong crowds, where violence and drugs were abundant. He thought […]
Monterio Bolton, Frederick Douglass High School senior, is a young man who transformed his life through the sheer belief that he could do better. Working his way up wasn’t the easiest task, but with the help of his counselor and self determination, Monterio has been accepted into two colleges. “My journey has been difficult. I […]