Students – Page 2

South Atlanta School of Health and Sciences Valedictorian Jorden Favors plans to attend Barnard College of Columbia University to study Neuroscience

talkupaps22 May 20150

When Jorden Favors entered South Atlanta School of Health and Medical Sciences, she aimed for the top. She led study groups and invited others to study with her. She is confident but not cocky; she asks thought provoking questions without being obnoxious; and she challenges the status quo without appearing to be a trouble-maker. As a transfer student, she is very […]

Future Biochemist Benard Taylor is the 2015 Salutatorian of S. Atlanta School of Law and Social Justice

talkupaps22 May 20150

While attending South Atlanta High School of Law and Social Justice, Benard Taylor has taken advantage of many opportunities that have prepared him to attend the college of his choice. He ignored many negative influences, not letting anything or anyone cloud his judgment or obstruct his ambitions. Consequently, he has earned the position of Salutatorian of the class of 2015. Benard […]

2015 Salutatorian of KIPP Collegiate Atlanta Angelo Matos has plans to become a Chemical Engineer

talkupaps22 May 20150

Angelo Matos is the son of Noquel Matos and Angela Moris de Matos. His parents immigrated to the United States with dreams of their children receiving an American Education. Angelo moved to the United States at the age of eight and faced the challenge of learning a new language. He has excelled in his […]

Amadou Bah is B.E.S.T. Academy’s Class of 2015 Valedictorian

talkupaps21 May 20150

Amadou Bah is one of the most promising students at B.E.S.T. Academy High School. He is highly regarded, respected and loved among his peers for his humility and humor. This character trait makes him more than everybody’s friend—he’s their brother. Not only is he the son of immigrants from Guinea, but he has experienced the […]

Jahre Aquart B.E.S.T. Academy’s Salutatorian and Star Student plans to attend Harvard University

talkupaps21 May 20150

Jahre Aquart is a firm believer in the saying, “Out of adversity comes opportunity.” Having previously been homeschooled, Jahre enrolled in BEST Academy as a sophomore and quickly rose in the ranks while adjusting to public school. Though the transition was not always easy, Jahre attributes his success to learning from past failures while being […]

Future forensic scientist Keiyanna Sealey-Woodard is the Class of 2015 Salutatorian of Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy

talkupaps21 May 20150

Keiyanna Sealey-Woodard is honored to be the Salutatorian of Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy High School. She has excelled in the engineering, science, and technology Academy at Coretta Scott King. She was selected to participate in the prestigious Project ENGAGES STEM program where she conducts engineering research at Georgia Institute of Technology. As […]

Jovanay Carter is Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy ‘s Star Student and Class of 2015 Valedictorian

talkupaps21 May 20150

Since 8th grade, Jovanay Carter has been a proud member of the sisterhood at Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy. During her high school years, she has been named a 4.0 Principal’s Honor Roll scholar, participated on Varsity Cross Country Team, served as Senior Class President, and was awarded Most Valuable Player in track […]

Meet APS Class of 2015: Charles Fitzgerald Ellis Jr. of South Atlanta School of Law & Social Justice

talkupaps20 May 20150

by: Britney Morgan While Charles Fitzgerald Ellis, Jr. was faced with overcoming many obstacles during his tenure at South Atlanta High School of Law and Social Justice, he has continued to persevere and focus on accomplishing all of his goals. He has endured several major abdominal surgeries over the last few years and the death […]

APS Students Win Big at the 2015 Georgia Student Media Festival

talkupaps13 May 20150

by Britney Morgan “Student media projects such as video production and website design stimulate learning across the curriculum and are an effective tool to meet content, technology, and 21st century standards,” said Atlanta Public Schools Media Coordinator Warren Goetzel. “The Georgia Student Media Festival allows students to communicate and demonstrate what they are […]

Sarah Smith Students set to take on the world in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in Michigan

talkupaps17 Apr 20150

By Britney Morgan Can you design and build a vehicle that travels on tracks, overcomes obstacles and makes stops along the way without ever touching the floor? What about speaking in rhymes and riddles as you report the weather or building structures out of balsa wood and glue that can balance and support a significant […]