By Taylor Jones Identical twin sisters Keairra and Karemma Brown graduated at the top of their class from Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School May 23 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Keairra ranked second, earning the title of salutatorian, and Karemma, ranked fourth. The sisters have a lot in common. In addition to being in […]
By Kimberly Willis Green Five seniors from Atlanta Public Schools (APS) are recipients of the National Achievement Scholarship®, the Corporate-Sponsored Merit Scholarship®, and the College-Sponsored Merit Scholarship from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). The 51st annual National Achievement Scholarship® Program is a privately financed academic competition that honors scholastically talented African American students with […]
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 […]
Yuma Danso was born in the United States but raised in Gambia for 10 years. When she returned to the United States, she struggled with mastering the English language, following the school curriculum, and identifying herself as a Muslim in America. Despite the challenges, she took advantage of every opportunity that was placed before her […]
Marlon Portillo was born in El Salvador, and later migrated to Atlanta at the age of 10. During his 8th grade year, Marlon enrolled at Price Middle School and began experiencing cultural changes during his transition from his former suburban school system. As a Latino minority, Marlon knew he had something to prove to himself, […]
Deborah Fataki was born to two immigrants from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Her father was a French teacher with Atlanta Public Schools and her mother owns a hair salon. Deborah’s love for education comes from her parent’s commitment to acquire knowledge. She is currently dually enrolled at Georgia State University where she studies […]
Xayla Wilson is currently dually enrolled at Carver Early College and Georgia State University. At both institutions, she holds academic honors including the Principal’s List and Georgia State University’s Dean’s List. Beyond her affinity for academics, athletics round out her commitment and talents, as she is the co-captain of the girl’s golf team and softball team manager. Xayla’s academics are only surpassed […]
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 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 […]
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 […]