Despite the magnitude of her personal circumstances, Grady High School senior Imahni Lawton, 18, has persisted and continues to rise above her challenges. On May 23, she will graduate from Grady with a 3.65 GPA, and plans to attend Kennesaw State University, where she will major in political science with a concentration in pre-law. Her […]
Nearly 100 South Atlanta High School girls filled an auditorium decorated with pink balloons and Honey Pot feminine hygiene products on display. Beyonce’s “Homecoming” Coachella performance projected on the big screen. Girls sang along to Queen Bey’s “Sorry” as volunteers passed around red velvet cake cups, courtesy of Endulge Cupcake Boutique – owned by two […]
Despite the obstacles and challenges she’s faced in life, Sonia Heredia is determined to keep fighting. Growing up in an verbally abusive household with a father who was less than encouraging of her success left the North Atlanta High School senior feeling worthless, anxious and hopeless. Worried about her future, Sonia often found it difficult […]
B.E.S.T. Academy High School senior Rio McFarland has come a long way. Looking back on his academic journey, Rio is thankful for growth. No longer hot-headed and easily angered, he can better control his temper. He is more intentional about school, and is now looking forward to attending college. “In middle school, if someone said […]
Payton Johnson, 17, is the jack of many trades: poetry, photography, Ultimate Frisbee, piano, basketball, chess, robotics, and academics – just to name a few. “Throughout my entire academic career, I’ve always been looked at as the smartest student, especially after being ranked No. 1 and valedictorian in eighth grade,” said Payton. “Personally, I didn’t […]
Emily Bianca Weaver, 17, is a first-generation American and will soon become a first-generation college student. Her mother and aunt emigrated from the Czech Republic when her mother was in her early 20s. After Emily was born, they traveled around the United States with her military uncle until they found a home here in Georgia. […]
Academics and music are two of Devon Gates‘ biggest passions in life. A jazz bassist and vocalist, the North Atlanta High School senior is headed to Harvard University in the fall, where she will enroll in a dual degree program with the Berklee College of Music. “I’m very lucky to have been able to find […]
A former teacher in Houston, Texas once told 18-year-old Cole Sorina that he would never graduate. Boy, was that teacher wrong. “Knowing that I will graduate in a month or so is inspiring,” Cole said. “When I was in Houston, I didn’t think I would graduate on time. I thought I was going to have […]
Congratulations goes out to Aquantis Clemmons, an eighth grader and member of the Price Middle School Chess Team, who placed fifth out of 323 students in the K-8 under 750 section of the U.S. National Chess Championship in Grapevine, Texas on April 25-28. In addition to Aquantis, the team includes eighth graders Keylon Harris, Montayo […]
Neco Tremayne McClure, 17, is known around campus as the funny guy. He graced the hallways of Carver Early College High School with tons of personality. Connecting with people has always come easy for Neco. He carries a natural ability to influence. A member of the varsity baseball team, Neco also participates in “The Ambassadors” […]