After four years of hard work and a strong desire to be challenged, 40 high school seniors earned the honor of being recognized as Atlanta Public School’s (APS) Class of 2024 top scholars.
“We were here to raise the bar for ourselves and we did it for our community and for our school and for the next great class of Maynard Jackson students.” – Samuel Finlayson, Maynard H. Jackson High School 2024 salutatorian.
“Most of life is spent sinking, losing, falling behind as life’s arrow inevitably marches forward. But there are moments, victories, where we rise above and bask in the glory of it all as if we are the light itself.” – Liam Smith, Maynard H. Jackson High School 2024 valedictorian.
“As we close this chapter and open a new one, let us carry forth the lessons of perseverance, leadership, scholarship and service. Let us embrace challenges as opportunities to grow, and let us continue to make a difference in whatever spaces we find ourselves in.” – Christina McKelvey-Fludd, Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy […]
“The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of us, but those who win battles we know nothing about.” – Amariah Caudle, Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy 2024 valedictorian.
“We’ve learned that success is not just measured by grades or accolades, but by the courage to chase our dreams even when the path seems uncertain.” – Christina Perry, Carver Early College 2024 salutatorian.
“Do what others doubt that you can do, and encourage yourselves to do the unthinkable. Be bold. Be assertive. And follow your instincts and make your mark in life.” – Aniya Grimes, Carver Early College 2024 valedictorian.
“Do not let fear overshadow your potential. Remember that fear can only control your destiny if you allow it to. So you should embrace the unknown for you have already accomplished so much.” – Imani Stover, Daniel M. Therrell High School 2024 salutatorian.
“When I look into the crowd and see my fellow graduates, I see myself standing in front of a sea of young adults who have faced some of the greatest adversity of our modern times and did not give up, who chose to continue fighting, who chose to keep working hard even when it seemed […]
“Resilience and determination, that is what makes up the Mamba Mentality. The mindset of Champions Class for 2024.” – Meilyn Motino Fajardo, South Atlanta High School 2024 salutatorian.