One hundred seventy-three seniors from the combined schools of Booker T. Washington High School received their diplomas this weekend at an afternoon commencement ceremony held at the Atlanta Civic Center. The ceremony began with the acknowledgement that the Washington students were heirs of a legacy that began almost 90 years ago, when the Booker T. Washington […]
Jarius Little is the Class of 2014 Salutatorian for Booker T. Washington High School of Banking, Finance and Investment. Jarius attributes his growth to his frequent communication with the various individuals in his contact log, and acting on the advice of his parents, administrators, coaches, counselors and teachers. He firmly believes that these things have […]
Liza Wemakor’s experience at Washington Early College has marked the most transformative phase of her life. She has been afire with ambition, encountering wonderful friends and faculty members who have encouraged her to overcome her timidity in pursuit of her dreams. In addition to the many influential people at Washington Early College, Liza thanks her […]
Naaija Azza Muhammad’s high school career has been marked by outstanding academic achievement and participation in extracurricular activities, including Glee Club, National Beta Club, National Honor Society, sectional leader of the choral ensemble, and soccer manager. Naajia has chosen Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts for her post high school studies. She has been offered the King’s College Presidential Scholarship […]
Growing up with parents from a different country could have posed many challenges for this inner-city youth, but Elizabeth Teryima Ouleymatou Ushi has an enduring spirit. Hard work and determination have helped Elizabeth overcome a myriad of obstacles that could have deterred her from succeeding. At an early age, she was taught that education […]
Atlanta Public Schools 2014 Graduation & Rehearsal Schedule GRADUATION SCHEDULE ~ May 23 – 25, 2014 Friday, May 23, 2014 4:00 p.m. – Crim High School 6:00 p.m. – CSK/B.E.S.T. High Schools 8:00 p.m. – Douglass High School Saturday, May 24, 2014 9:00 a.m. – Grady High School 12:00 p.m. – Washington High School 3:00 […]
Washington High Schoool Alum, Mr. James Dallas, and his wife Celest Dallas, recently donated $3,500 to the Booker T. Washington High School girls’ volleyball & basketball programs, social work program, and the business department. Mr. Dallas, a 1978 graduate of Washington High, played basketball during his tenure at the school. Throughout his noteworthy professional career, […]
Notice of Public Hearing – Carver High School Campus The Atlanta Board of Education will hold two public hearings on February 23, 2013, at 11 a.m. and February 26, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. Atlanta Public Schools staff will discuss the transition of the Carver School of the Arts, Carver School of Health Sciences & Research and […]
Video Source: Teach For America, YouTube Pierce Hand, a teacher at Mays High School, was recently featured in a video produced by Teach For America. The product of Booker T. Washington High School, Hand faced many obstacles and setbacks, but through the encouragement and guidance of his teachers, he was determined to persevere. All of […]