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The first #IamAPS Sneakers and Scholarships Ball was an evening to remember inside Mercedes Benz Stadium as Atlanta Public Schools honored celebrated alumni, influential Atlantans, and most importantly, 16 deserving seniors who were each awarded $10,000 in scholarships.
The fundraiser, which was a continuation of APS’ 150th anniversary celebration, surpassed its goal and raised $160,000 for the student scholarships.  After two impressive student performances by the Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy (CSKYWLA) Hummingbirds choir and the CSKYWLA dance troupe, the evening was ready to begin.
#IamAPS Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser© 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
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CSKYWLA Dance Team © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
© 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Sneakers and Scholarships co-host Keasha Copeland © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Sneakers and Scholarships co-host Pierre Gaither © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
Atlanta Board of Education Chair Erica Mitchell © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
APS interim superintendent Dr. Danielle Battle. © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
APS executive director of partnerships, Joi Hunter. © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Sneakers and Scholarships © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Sneakers and Scholarships © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Sneakers and Scholarships © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Sneakers and Scholarships © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Sneakers and Scholarships © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Sneakers and Scholarships © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Sneakers and Scholarships© 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Athletic Scholarship Recipient Sara Roman. © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Athletic Scholarship Recipient Shamyah Williams. © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Community Impact Scholarship Recipient Herman McGhee. © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Community Impact Scholarship Recipient Brooke Shelton. © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Education Scholarship Recipient Arin Hilson. © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Education Scholarship Recipient Markia Terrica Glass. © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Education Scholarship Recipient Markia Terrica Glass. © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Sneakers and Scholarships © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Entertainment Scholarship Recipient Kyla Charlize Sewell. © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Entertainment Scholarship Recipient Alecia Buchanan. © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Entrepreneur Award Recipient Bem A. Joiner. © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Entrepreneur Scholarship Recipient Heaven Hightower. © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Entrepreneur Scholarship Recipient Anabel Schelke. © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Public Servant Award Recipient Justice Verda M. Colvin. © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Public Servant Scholarship Recipient Savion Tabb Stewart. © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Public Servant Scholarship Recipient Daniel Esiyok. © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Social Justice Advocacy Scholarship Recipient Kaleigh Fleming. © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Social Justice Advocacy Scholarship Recipient DeMar Goodman. © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Trailblazer Impact Award Recipients. © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Trailblazer Impact Scholarship Recipient Deangelo Stargell. © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Trailblazer Impact Scholarship Recipient Jaleel Robinson-Brooks. © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Trailblazer Impact Award Recipient. © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA 
#IamAPS Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser © 2024 Decisive Moment Events, Atlanta Public Schools Sneakers and Scholarships Fundraiser at The Delta Sky 360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA
APS district leaders, sponsorship partners, honorees, students, and guests were all about this year’s theme, and showed off their stylish shoe game for the evening.
But the night was truly about recognizing the award winners and scholars for their display of excellence in Community Impact, Education, Entertainment, Entrepreneurship, Athletics, Public Service, Social Justice, and Trailblazing.
Here are this year’s award winners and scholarship recipients:
| Award/ Scholarships | Name | School |
| Athletic Award | Walter “Clyde” Frazier Jr. | David T. Howard High School ’62 |
| Athletic Scholarship | Sara Roman | North Atlanta High School ’24 |
| Athletic Scholarship | Shamyah Williams | Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy ’24 |
| Community Impact Award | Arthur M. Blank | |
| Community Advocacy Scholarship | Herman McGhee | George Washington Carver High School ’24 |
| Community Advocacy Scholarship | Brooke Shelton | Booker T. Washington High School ’24 |
| Educator Impact Award | Mary Frances Early | Henry Turner High School ’53 |
| Education Scholarship | Arin Hilson | Frederick Douglass High School ’24 |
| Education Scholarship | Markia Terrica Glass | Booker T. Washington High School ’24 |
| Entertainer Award | Gladys Knight | Samuel H. Archer High School ’61 |
| Entertainment Scholarship | Kyla Charlize Sewell | Daniel M. Therrell High School ’24 |
| Entertainment Scholarship | Alecia Buchanan | Benjamin E. Mays High School ’24 |
| Entrepreneur Award | Bem A. Joiner | North Atlanta High School ’97 |
| Entrepreneur Scholarship | Heaven Hightower | KIPP Atlanta Collegiate High School ’24 |
| Entrepreneur Scholarship | Anabel Schelke | North Atlanta High School ’24 |
| Public Servant Award | Justice Verda M. Colvin | Daniel M. Therrell High School ’24 |
| Public Servant Scholarship | Daniel Esiyok | North Atlanta High School ’24 |
| Public Servant Scholarship | Savion Tabb Stewart | Booker T. Washington High School ’24 |
| Social Justice Advocate Award | The honorable Keisha Lance Bottoms | Frederick Douglass High School ’87 |
| Social Justice Advocate Scholarship | Kaleigh Fleming | North Atlanta High School ’24 |
| Social Justice Advocate Scholarship | Demar Goodman | South Atlanta High School ’24 |
| Trailblazer Impact Award | Ronald Yancey | Booker T. Washington High School ’59 |
| Trailblazer Impact Award | Lawrence M. Williams | Henry Turner High School ’60 |
| Trailblazer Impact Award | Ford C. Greene | Henry Turner High School ’60 |
| Trailblazer Impact Award | Ralph A. Long | Henry Turner High School ’60 |
| Trailblazer Scholarship | Deangelo Stargell | Benjamin E. Mays High School ’24 |
| Trailblazer Scholarship | Jaleel Robinson-Brooks | B.E.S.T. Academy ’24 |
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