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 […]
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 […]
Essowe Telou was born in Kara, Togo in Africa; however, at the age of six she, along with her mother and older sister, immigrated to the United States in order to reap the benefits of an American education. In America, she embraced the challenges of learning a new language and adapting to a new culture in an effort to […]
Darryl Terry, Jr. has excelled as a leader throughout his community being selected as Fulton County Youth Commission Rookie of the Year 2013. He is privileged to have served as a Maynard Jackson Youth Foundation Leader, Fulton County Global Youth Leadership Program Ambassador, Ben Carson Scholar, Emory Confucius Institute Chinese Bridge participant, APS Information Technology […]
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 […]
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 […]
A reminder that Thursday and Friday are early release days for students at eight APS Schools. Due to commencement exercises, students at eight APS schools will be released early from class prior to graduation ceremonies. Crim, Coretta Scott King (CSKYWLA) middle and high schools and B.E.S.T. Academy middle and high schools will release early Thursday, […]
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 […]
by: Britney Morgan Originally from Seattle, Washington, Tatyana Sampson moved to Atlanta her freshman year of high school. Well rounded and passionate about theatre arts, she has enjoyed her experience at Grady High School and quickly thanks her teachers—Mr. Pope, Mr. Dreiling, Ms. Willoughby, Mr. Brandhorst, and Mr. Hill— for their support during her […]