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The first major chapter in the journey of life for many African American students has come to an end – high school graduation. This signifies a successful closing to an eventful period. The seniors presented in the publication have exemplified their accomplishments through hard work, discipline, and continued focus. The Charlotte Post honors these students with special recognition in this publication, and scholarship awards to the senior of the year and runner up. A panel of former and current educators choose the recipients with a focus on writing skills. Therefore, an essay is required. Also, grade point average, class rank, and school/community activities round out the criteria. The Charlotte Post, The Charlotte Post Foundation, educators and the seniors’ families proudly celebrate the achievements of these notable students. Robert Johnson
We also praise them as they position for the next phase of their continuous journey.
Senior of the Year Dedicated to Helping Others By Herb White
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n the process of looking out for herself, Mia Smith discovered she’s better at helping others. Smith, The Charlotte Post’s Senior of the Year, is aiming for a career in medicine that would take her across the globe. Providing health care for the less fortunate is not only a goal, it’s a mission. “My greatest weakness is I’m a people-pleaser and I spent a lot of time trying to change that about myself,” the West Charlotte High School senior said. “I realized it might be one of the greatest strengths I have because that weakness is meant to thrive somewhere and I felt like … having a commitment to service was the best fit for me.” Smith, who has a 5.04 grade point average, plans to major in nursing. She is weighing her college options, which included N.C. State University and Wake Forest University. “I’ll take the prerequisite courses to go to medical school, then after that, I’ll apply to medical school and get my doctorate,” she said. “I see myself specializing in pathology, particularly pediatric pathology and hopefully Doctors Without Borders to do some service in other countries.” Smith’s school days are packed. In addition to International Baccalaureate classes, she plays volleyball and is president of the National Honor Society and Executive Class Council. Weekends are usually dedicated to academics, which often compromises socializing. “One of the most important things I find in managing my schedule is prioritizing,” Smith said. “A lot of times I make sacrifices that might include my weekends and a lot of my free time, but once I say I’m going to do something I always try to keep my word.” Smith’s family makes sure of that. Her mother Trina Smith and grandmother Dolphine Smith, along with extended family “have all encouraged me to see the value of life and importance of humility,” she wrote in her Top Seniors essay. “They taught me to be respectful and always look beyond my circumstances.”
Family ties, Smith insists, help on the academic side as well. They’ve taken it upon themselves to cajole and encourage Smith to apply her energy in a positive manner to achieve her goals. “My family, they can be pushy, but what family can’t?” she said. “I call them my support group only because when it comes to when I can’t do it on my own, they’re always there to hold me up. I call them my stool. When you can’t stand up or your legs are too tired and you want to take a seat, they’re they people who hold you up. “Usually when I’m stressed out, I’m upstairs, there’s papers everywhere and my attention level is very high,” Smith said, “my mom is really supportive in that if I need anything, she’s there to do anything I need.” Matriculating in IB studies has been taxing but rewarding, Smith said. As the most rigorous high school curriculum, she sees it as preparation for what’s to come in college academically and personally. “IB in itself is probably the largest challenge I will ever have in my life,” Smith said. “I can honestly say that now that I’ve done the IB program, college will be less of a stress for me since I’ve already been through two years of college. I find in the IB program I have to step aside from myself a lot of the time because (it) is part of a family and sometimes my success isn’t my own success because it’s a collective thing we all need to do.”
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Senior of the Year Runner-up Aims to Follow Role Models By Monique Chappell
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ierdre Austin, 17, has made it very clear that successful African American women make an impact on her life and have inspired her to be successful as well. Naming Michelle Obama and Condoleezza Rice as her role models, Austin, The Charlotte Post Senior of the Year runner-up, said they have paved the way for African American girls with big dreams and ambitions. “I’m really influenced by both women because they are strong black women that have become successful in life, went to the top universities and are doing things to change the world,” Austin said. However, there is one man listed along with the successful women Austin named as the most inspirational people in her life– her father. “It makes me feel really good,” John David Austin said. The elder Austin has instilled faith in God and passion into his daughter. “I just encourage her to have a strong belief in God because my father was a pastor and I think her faith in God would carry her on in life,” he said. Austin plans to be a civil rights or human rights lawyer and feels the only way she can do that is by attending a top university. She will be attending Georgetown University in the fall. “I feel like as a civil rights or a human rights lawyer I would be able to help people,” Austin said. “I feel like as people we all are our brothers’ and our sisters’ keeper and it is our duty to help others who are less fortunate because if we were in their shoes we would want someone to help us as well.” A senior at Independence High School with a 4.9 grade point average, Austin has already accomplished a lot in life. It should not be a surprise that her biggest accomplishments deal with philanthropy. “One of my biggest accomplishments would probably have to be hosting a human trafficking benefit to raise money for Redeeming Joy,” Austin said. Redeeming Joy is a nonprofit organization that serves as a safe house for women who are survivors of sex and human trafficking. “We ended up raising about $1,262 for that organization and that was a really great accomplishment because I was able to help them go toward their dream of building a safe haven,” she said.
Austin claimed moving up the ladder and becoming the president of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Youth Council is another big accomplishment and wants to ensure that the “student voice is heard.” In an essay, Austin said she wants to be a voice for the voiceless and a leader of the nations. She hopes to inspire young girls the way Michelle Obama and Condoleezza Rice influenced her. “I think everyone should follow their dreams, their heart and do whatever it takes to get where they want to be,” Austin said. Her father encourages her to continue to have the mindset she has. “When you do what you love the money will follow,” he said. “So many people chase the money instead of a passion of what they do. Knowing what you’re put here for will make you successful. Continue to be strong. Keep God, your family and your career first and if you follow those priorities in life you would get far.”
*indicates Top Senior
ARDREY KELL HIGH SCHOOL JaVon Synclair Hopkins* GPA: 4.04 Parent(s)/Guardian: Gary Hopkins and Renita Hopkins School Activities/Honors: Football, Track and Field, French Club, Scrabble Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, NHS College(s) Accepted: Campbell University, Bluefield College, Wingate Selena Marsland * GPA: 4.04 Parent(s)/Guardian: Steve Marsland and Eva Marsland School Activities/Honors: Women's Golf, DECA, Project Elevate College(s) Accepted: University of Alabama, Lenior-Rhyne University
Raven Laurelle Sutton* GPA: 4.04 Parent(s)/Guardian: Ursula Douglas and Clinton Douglas School Activities/Honors: Spanish Club, Varsity Cheerleading, Theatre/ Drama Club, Fashion Club, NHS College(s) Accepted: Miami University, Appalachian State University, Pace University Kristin Wilson Serano GPA: 3.78 Parent(s)/Guardian: Muriel Serano and Rudy Serano School Activities/Honors: Track and Field, Cross Country, HOSA College(s) Accepted: East Carolina University, North Carolina State University
BUTLER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Jared Marcelis Onque* GPA: 4.69 Parent(s)/Guardian: Mia and Carl Onque School Activities/Honors: Wrestling, National Honor Society, Butler Senior Mentor Program College(s) Accepted: NC State, UNC Charlotte, University of Pittsburgh Bryanna Patterson * GPA: 4.67 Parent(s)/Guardian: Florence Patterson School Activities/Honors: Varsity Cheerleading, Junior Board, Senior Board, Student Council, NHS College(s) Accepted: Eastern Carolina University, NC State University Dan’Tayia Kyanna * Marable GPA: 4.58 Parent(s)/Guardian: Tawanta Patrick School Activities/Honors: HOSA, NHS, Yearbook, Volleyball, Optimist Club, Sr Mentor, Outward Bound College(s) Accepted: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Spelman College, High Point University Rachael Nicole Johnson * GPA: 4.44 Parent(s)/Guardian: Monique Johnson and Donald Johnson School Activities/Honors: Dream Team, Concert and Symphonic Band, Outward Bound, Interact, Varsity Volleyball Colleges Accepted: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC State University, East Carolina University, Xavier
Nia Janelle Baker* GPA: 4.25 Parent(s)/Guardian: Darrell and Angela Baker School Activities/Honors: Outward Bound, National Honor Society, Varsity Track and Field College(s) Accepted: Lehigh University Jerome Allen Carter * Simpson GPA: 4.25 Parent(s)/Guardian: Jerome Keith Simpson and Sheila Crystal Simpson School Activities/Honors: Varsity Football, Junior Board (Prom Committee), National Honor Society, Minority Achievement, Junior Marshal College(s) Accepted: East Carolina University Aliyah Patrice Hastings * GPA: 4.08 Parent(s)/Guardian: Patrick Hastings and Zanthia Hastings School Activities/Honors: Butler Mentor Program, National Honor Society, Outwardbound, Varsity Softball College(s) Accepted: Agnes Scott College, Salem University, Emory, Henry College Elijah Malik Paul * GPA: 4.00 Parent(s)/Guardian: Sharon Paul and Dale Paul School Activities/Honors: Outward Bound, Senior Board College(s) Accepted: The University of North Carolina Greensboro, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical University
BUTLER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Yohanes Getahun GPA: 3.80 Parent(s)/Guardian: Getahun Kidanemariam and Meseret Liben School Activities/Honors: Project Unify, DECA, Outward Bound, Perfect Attendance College(s) Accepted: East Carolina University, Appalachian State University, St. Johns University Cierra Nicole Bodrick GPA: 3.70 Parent(s)/Guardian: Charles Bodrick and Naderiah Bodrick School Activities/Honors: Spanish Club, National Honor Society, Interact, Outward Bound, Theatre
Hayden Blair Brown GPA: 3.56 Parent(s)/Guardian: Rolanda Johnson Abney School Activities/Honors: Wrestling, Orchestra, AP Scholar College(s) Accepted: Lenoir-Rhyne University, Coastal Carolina University, Wingate University Chelsea Nicole Helton GPA: 3.40 Parent(s)/Guardian: Tony and Sandra Helton School Activities/Honors: Latin Club, Golf Team, A/B Honor Roll, YMCA employee College(s) Accepted: East Carolina University, North Carolina Central University, Hampton University, UNCW, UNCC
Lanise Malena Digsby GPA: 3.60 Parent(s)/Guardian: Mignone Griffin School Activities/ Honors: Marching Band, Winterguard
Jamar Shakir Tate GPA: 3.40 Parent(s)/Guardian: Jiann Tate and Sebastian Tate School Activities/Honors: Marching Band, NTHS College(s) Accepted: CPCC
Isaiah Elijah Mitchell GPA: 3.60 Parent(s)/Guardian: Diana Salem and Christopher Lee Mitchell Sr. School Activities/Honors: Latin Club, Top 100 Young Black Men of Charlotte
Peyton Nicole Hundley GPA: 3.38 Parent(s)/Guardian: Amy E.G. White and Thomas L. Hundley School Activities/Honors: Cheerleader, Outdoor Track Trainer, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Outward Bound College(s) Accepted: Hampton University, Howard University, Tuskegee University, North Carolina Central University
BUTLER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL William Newsom GPA: 3.25 Parent(s)/Guardian: Prince Newsom, Sr. and Yvette Newsom School Activities/Honors: DECA, ROTC College(s) Accepted: ECU, UNC-G
Jada Renee Thomas GPA: 3.25 Parent(s)/Guardian: Catherine Thomas and Henry Thomas School Activities/Honors: National Technical Honor Society, Anti-Bullying Committee, National Art Honor Society
Sharieef Rashad Muhammad GPA: 3.20 Parent(s)/Guardian: Carla Williams School Activities/Honors: NTHS
CATO MIDDLE COLLEGE Raya Iman Boyd * GPA: 4.83 Parent(s)/Guardian: Walter and Sheena Boyd School Activities/Honors: National Honor Society College(s) Accepted: NC State University, Purdue University, Appalachian State University Tori Ashante’ Wentz* GPA: 4.82 Parent(s)/Guardian: Bertha Bigger and Tony Wentz School Activities/Honors: Student Government Association, National Honor Society, Varsity Women’s Basketball, Varsity Women’s Softball, Symphonic Band College(s) Accepted: NC State University, Fordham University, NCCU, Wingate Katelyn Martha Gabb* GPA: 4.60 Parent(s)/Guardian: Joseph Ascot Gabb and Sarita Elizabeth Gabb School Activities/Honors: Yearbook Club, Charity Drives College(s) Accepted: Wingate University, Lynchburg College, UNC Charlotte, UNC Pembroke S’kiera Daija Coates* GPA: 4.30 Parent(s)/Guardian: Alethea Cox School Activities/Honors: Student Government Association, Cardinal Buddies Program, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance College(s) Accepted: Georgia Institute of Technology, NC State University, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Hampton University, NCCU, Wingate University
Austin Cunningham* GPA: 4.26 Parent(s)/Guardian: Kelli Fletcher School Activities/Honors: National Honor Society, National Japanese Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, Our Voices, Anime Club, Assimilate Magazine College(s) Accepted: North Carolina State University, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Appalachian State University Alexis Shantell Ford* GPA: 4.17 Parent(s)/Guardian: Denita Ford and Gordon Ford School Activities/Honors: Vance Cougar, Marching Band Dancer, NHS College(s) Accepted: University of North Carolina Charlotte, North Carolina State University Darius Alexander Floyd* GPA: 4.10 Parent(s)/Guardian: Tyrone Floyd and Shenita Floyd School Activities/Honors: National Honors Society (NHS), Assimilate School Magazine, Youth Christian International LeAndrea Alexis Combo* GPA: 4.00 Parent(s)/Guardian: LaWanda and Cedric Combo School Activities/Honors: Film Club, Cougar Crazies, Track & Field, Cross Country, Volleyball
CATO MIDDLE COLLEGE Julissa Marie Broderick GPA: 3.92 Parent(s)/Guardian: Udania Broderick School Activities/Honors: National Honor Society, Yearbook Club, Cato-CPCC Student, Government Association College(s) Accepted: Queens University of Charlotte, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Tahjma Iman VanBuren GPA: 3.90 Parent(s)/Guardian: Tracie VanBuren School Activities/Honors: Yearbook Club, Assimilate Magazine, Youth Christian International College(s) Accepted: University of North Carolina at Greensboro Francis Chandler Grimes GPA: 3.79 Parent(s)/Guardian: Keith Grimes Sr. and Angela Grimes School Activities/Honors: Member of Youth Christian International College(s) Accepted: Catawba College, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Brooke Lauren Jackson GPA: 3.70 Parent(s)/Guardian: Charlie and Laura Jackson School Activities/Honors: Charlotte Fashion week, Volunteer
Courtney Aliyha Hood GPA: 3.64 Parent(s)/Guardian: Gena Hood School Activities/ Honors: Cheerleading, Tennis, Student Government Association, NHS College(s) Accepted: South Carolina State University, North Carolina Central University
CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC David Jonah Lamothe GPA: 3.72 Parent(s)/Guardian: David Lamothe and Traci Lamothe School Activities/Honors: Rugby
Ifunanya Chukwu Nwamaka Obumneke Okwara GPA: 3.19 Parent(s)/Guardian: Veronica Okwara School Activities/Honors: Camp Boomerang, Peer Minister at St. Matthews Catholic Church, Soccer, Carolina Junior’s Volleyball College(s) Accepted: University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Campbell University, Radford University, Queens University at Charlotte, Barton College
Lauryn Jenai Fowler GPA: 3.06 Parent(s)/Guardian: Racquel Ward and Sheddrick Fowler School Activities/Honors: Junior Usher, Youth in Action, Leaders of Tomorrow College(s) Accepted: UNC-Greensboro, Howard University
CHARLOTTE LATIN SCHOOL
Nneamaka Paula Okonneh* GPA: 4.09 Parent(s)/Guardian: Henry Okonneh and Nneka Okonneh School Activities/Honors: Band, Diversity Club (Mosaic Club), Student Athlete Leadership Conference, Student Leadership Planning Committee College(s) Accepted: University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Tabia Moriah Smith* GPA: 4.02 Parent(s)/Guardian: Thaddette M Smith and Ronald T Smith School Activities/ Honors: Student Council, Baccalaureate Committee, Junior Classical League, SISTERS, Spanish Club, Varsity Track & Field, Varsity Cross Country College(s) Accepted: Hampton University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Spelman College
CHARLOTTE LATIN SCHOOL Tobenna Benedict Okwara* GPA: 4.00 Parent(s)/Guardian: Chiege O. Kalu Okwara and Benedict Onwukwe Okwara School Activities/Honors: Mosaic Club, Band, Track & Field, Football, Wrestling College(s) Accepted: Brown University, UNC Chapel Hill, Boaston College, Davidson College
CROSSROADS CHARTER Jordan Isaiah Hucherson GPA: 3.73 Parent(s)/Guardian: Khadejah Bey and Setep Bey School Activities/Honors: Debate team, Yearbook, Concession Stand teller, Basketball Manager College(s) Accepted: Claflin University
Kamil Nadir Williams GPA: 3.20 Parent(s)/Guardian: Eugene Williams Jr. and Antoinette Simms-Brantley School Activities/Honors: Honors Courses, Honors College Promise Program College(s) Accepted: Claflin University
EAST MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL Mackenzie N. Wilkins* GPA: 4.69 Parent(s)/Guardian: Scott and Norma Wilkins School Activities/Honors: HOSA, MSA/Diversity, National Honor Society, Academic World Quest College(s) Accepted: UNC Asheville, Mars Hill, Appalachian State University, University of Mary Washington
Karringtan Harris* GPA: 4.40 Parent(s)/Guardian: Eric Harris and Ursula Harris School Activities/Honors: East Meck Marching Band, MSA Diversity Club, Newspaper, NHS College(s) Accepted: Lenoir-Rhyne University
EAST MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL Taylor Elizabeth Hudson GPA: 4.30 Parent(s)/Guardian: George and Sarah Hudson School Activities/Honors: Varsity Football Manager, Varsity Women’s Basketball, Student Government Association, Athletes for Success College(s) Accepted: East Carolina University Sarah Flora Tuluenga* GPA: 4.12 Parent(s)/Guardian: Luntala Tuluenga and Luezi Tuluenga School Activities/Honors: Color Guard, NAACP, Project Unify, CMC Hospital Volunteer College(s) Accepted: University of Kentucky, University of North Carolina- Greensboro, East Carolina University
Erica Alexis Jordan* GPA: 4.00 Parent(s)/Guardian: Miriam Jordan and Don Jordan School Activities/Honors: Orchestra, Student Government, School Newspaper, Academic WorldQuest Team, MSA/ Diversity Club Theater, Thespian Society College(s) Accepted: Howard University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, George Mason University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Hampton University
Sa’jiah Raquetta Lulendo GPA: 3.75 Parent(s)/Guardian: Tonia M. Lulendo School Activities/Honors: Track, Cheerleading, Drama Club College(s) Accepted: Queens University, Wingate University Bianca Samone WithersStacks GPA: 3.50 Parent(s)/Guardian: Felicia Withers School Activities/Honors: FCCLA, Culinary Arts, Right Moves for Youth College(s) Accepted: The Culinary Institute of America Arnesa Kimberly Campbell GPA: 3.47 Parent(s)/Guardian: Kim Jones School Activities/Honors: YMCA
GARINGER HIGH SCHOOL Senay T. Ashehun Business and Finance High School GPA: 3.75 Parent(s)/Guardian: Alemtsehai Negusse School Activities/Honors: A-B Honor, Gospel choir College(s) Accepted: CPCC Brandon Addison Leadership and Public Service High School GPA: 3.60 Parent(s)/Guardian: Iona Addison School Activities/Honors: Football, Wrestling, Tennis, Baseball, Communities in Schools, Hip-Hop Dance Team, A-B Honor roll Tatiana Kankienza Math and Science High School GPA: 4.16 Parent(s)/Guardian: Christine Kankienza and Louis Mutuale School Activities/Honors: National Honor Society, Student Government, Art Club, Junior Ambassador, Prom Committee, Track College(s) Accepted: Wingate University, North Carolina A&T North Carolina, Wesleyan College Solomea Tadesse Asfaw Math and Science High School GPA: 3.75 Parent(s)/Guardian: Tadesse Awoke School Activities/Honors: Student Government, National Honors Society, Junior Ambassadors, Prom Committee, Art Club, MYEP College(s) Accepted: Wingate University, NC State, SC state University, Weslyn University
Brianna Dawnice Geddis New Technology High School GPA: 3.50 Parent(s)/Guardian: Dawn Martin School Activities/Honors: National Honor Society, National Technical Society, FBLA College(s) Accepted: University of North Carolina At Greensboro, Johnson and Wales University, Johnson C. Smith University, Livingstone College, University of South Carolina, Wingate University Honora Ankong New Technology High School GPA: 3.41 Parent(s)/Guardian: Celina Akwo and Jean Aghomo School Activities/ Honors: Soccer, Student Government, Prom committee, MYEP, A-B Honor roll College(s) Accepted: University of North Carolina Greensboro, Wingate University, South Carolina State University, Queens University, Mars hill University, Belmont Abbey University, University of North Carolina Charlotte
HARDING UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL Shayla Courtney Cobb* GPA: 4.70 Parent(s)/Guardian: Sharon Devore School Activities/Honors: Model United Nations, Cheerleading, Tennis, IB Student Advisory Council, Yearbook, HOSA Club, NHS, Honor Roll College(s) Accepted: UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Greensboro, Appalachian State, East Carolina University, Campbell, Wingate
Demarcus Oglesby* GPA: 4.20 Parent(s)/Guardian: Shirley McCrorey and William Mccrorey School Activities/Honors: NHS, Marching Band of Gold, Jazz Ensemble College(s) Accepted: South Carolina State University, Winston Salem State University, North Carolina Central University, Shaw University
Nya Tyrielle Moore* GPA: 4.67 Parent(s)/Guardian: Madeline Moore School Activities/Honors: TRIO, Talent Search Program Model, United Nations Club, GEMS, Spanish Honors Society, Honor Roll College(s) Accepted: Campbell University
Zadriuna Tannese Bridges* GPA: 4.00 Parent(s)/Guardian: Cleo Bridges and Jodi Bridges School Activities/ Honors: Wake Up Club, Soccer, National Honor Society, HOSA, Fashion Club, NAACP, Student Government College(s) Accepted: Spelman College, Howard University
Nichea Lamia Blanding* GPA: 4.30 Parent(s)/Guardian: Shevawn Chapman and Nicolas Blanding School Activities/Honors: Varsity tennis, Executive Council, Senior Class Officers College(s) Accepted: Georgia State, Hampton, Campbell University
Psalms Olivia White* GPA: 4.00 Parent(s)/Guardian: Pamela and Ted White School Activities/Honors: Executive Council, National Honor Society, Model U.N., Marching Band - Dance Team, JROTC, Debate Team, Dance, Varsity Cheer College(s) Accepted: Howard University
Desiree Martin* GPA: 4.30 Parent(s)/Guardian: Natosha Martin School Activities/Honors: Executive Council, HOSA Club
Kaela Renae Hamilton GPA: 3.90 Parent(s)/Guardian: Stephanie D. Hamilton School Activities/Honors: Marching Band College(s) Accepted: South Carolina State University North Carolina Central University
HARDING UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL Tia Devonne Byers GPA: 3.79 Parent(s)/Guardian: Allen and Debra Byers School Activities/Honors: National Honor Society, Marching Band, Spanish Honor Society, Special Olympics, A/B Honor Roll College(s) Accepted: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University Taya Jenay McClure GPA: 3.75 Parent(s)/Guardian: Phyllis McClure School Activities/Honors: H.O.S.A., Model United Nations College(s) Accepted: Hampton University, Western Carolina University, NCCU Jasmine Arvelle Gaddy GPA: 3.72 Parent(s)/Guardian: Rochelle Gaddy School Activities/Honors: A/B Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance College(s) Accepted: NCCU, Elizabeth City State University, Livingstone College, Fayetteville State University, North Carolina Weselyan College Corshonda Latreece Johnson GPA: 3.70 Parent(s)/Guardian: Cortella Johnson and Sean Johnson School Activities/Honors: Executive Council Secretary, Model United Nations Club, NAACP Club, IB program College(s) Accepted: Hampton University, South Carolina State University, North Carolina Central University, Fayetteville State University
Ty’Asiha Rann GPA: 3.67 Parent(s)/Guardian: LaTasha Rann School Activities/Honors: Cheerleading, Softball, Track, Marching Band , NHS College(s) Accepted: South Carolia State University, St Augustine University Nazeer Tyree Wiggins GPA: 3.58 Parent(s)/Guardian: Amparo Crenshaw and Tira Wiggins School Activities/Honors: A/B Honor Roll College(s) Accepted: UNCH, North Carolina A&T, Livingstone, NCCU Akiera L Davis GPA: 3.56 Parent(s)/Guardian: Robin and Katiera Davis School Activities/Honors: National Honor Society, Honor Roll College(s) Accepted: Wingate University, Queens University of Charlotte, University of North Carolina Charlotte, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Winthrop University, Furman University Nikia Tawanna Brown GPA: 3.50 Parent(s)/Guardian: Felicia Teasley and Hamp Brown School Activities/Honors: Majorette, Communities in School, Tennis, Softball, Dance, Step Team, Prom Committee, Mayor Youth Employment Program, French Club, Honor Roll College(s) Accepted: Johnston and Wales, Lenior-Rhyne, Central Piedmont Community College
HARDING UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL Camron Powell GPA: 3.50 Parent(s)/Guardian: Tonia Queen and Quinn Powell School Activities/Honors: Chess Club, Newspaper Club College(s) Accepted: Johnson C. Smith
Dominique Mitchell GPA: 3.38 Parent(s)/Guardian: Deona Mitchell School Activities/Honors: Marching Band, Basketball College(s) Accepted: Livingstone
HICKORY GROVE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Shelby Elizabeth Ferguson* GPA: 4.80 Parent(s)/Guardian: Felicia Ferguson and Michael Ferguson School Activities/Honors: Varsity Basketball, Varsity Softball, Apologetics Club, HOSA, Chess Club, NHS College(s) Accepted: Hampton University, Seton Hall University
Lauren Monet Thomas GPA: 3.62 Parent(s)/Guardian: Osceola and Kimberly Thomas School Activities/Honors: Women’s Voice Ensemble, Choir, Gospel Choir, Drama, Basketball Manager, Interact Club, Drama Club, National Honor Society College(s) Accepted: Howard University, North Carolina Central University, Wingate University
HOPEWELL HIGH SCHOOL Chonel D’yarra Chase* GPA: 5.00 Parent(s)/Guardian: Wyatt and Chon Chase School Activities/Honors: National Honor Society, National History Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, ACE Mentor Program, Varsity Tennis, Varsity Track & Field College(s) Accepted: North Carolina State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Jeremiah Elisha Smalls GPA: 3.90 Parent(s)/Guardian: John Smalls and Lisa Smalls School Activities/Honors: Football, Basketball, DECA, Chorus, Gentlemen’s Club, Distinguished Gentlemen Group College(s) Accepted: UNCG, Winston Salem State University, Lenoir Rhyne
HOPEWELL HIGH SCHOOL Lauren Kendyll Parks GPA: 3.70 Parent(s)/Guardian: Kenneth W. Parks and Cheryl A. Parks School Activities/Honors: Youth Student Leadership Council, Key Club Varsity, Women’s Basketball College(s) Accepted: University of North Carolina at Greensboro Eric Lamar Foster Jr GPA: 3.64 Parent(s)/Guardian: Eric and LaTrina Foster School Activities/Honors: Newspaper, JROTC, Honor Roll, Joshua Media Ministries
Sabrina Generviere Victorin GPA: 3.40 Parent(s)/Guardian: Gina Victorin and Garry Victorin School Activities/Honors: JROTC, JROTC Rifle Team, Varsity Dance Team Joseph E Hill IV GPA: 3.34 Parent(s)/Guardian: Joseph and Barbara Hill III School Activities/Honors: Varsity Baseball Player, 3 year Letter Earner (Division 1 Baseball Scholarship), Honor Roll College(s) Accepted: NC A&T State University Malik Shon Hamrick GPA: 3.30 Parent(s)/Guardian: Tania Laurent School Activities/Honors: Football, Honor Roll
Kiah Lynn GPA: 3.30 Parent(s)/Guardian: Leah Lynn and Marcus Rivens College(s) Accepted: University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Tia Howard GPA: 3.20 Parent(s)/Guardian: Warren Howard School Activities/Honors: National Technical Honor Society, JROTC, FUCLA, S.P.I.D.A College(s) Accepted: Wingate University
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL Deirdre Jonese Austin GPA: 4.92* Parent(s)/Guardian: John David Austin, Jr. and Deirdre Austin School Activities/Honors: DECA, Marketing Club, World Quest, NHS College(s) Accepted: University of Chicago, Georgetown University, UNC Chapel Hill Ormelia Robinson GPA: 4.24* Parent(s)/Guardian: Gloria Robinson and Orvice Robinson School Activities/Honors: FBLA, Marching Band, Step Team, NHS College(s) Accepted: UNCG Katherine Stubbs GPA: 4.10* Parent(s)/Guardian: Yolanda Stubbs and Michael Stubbs School Activities/Honors: DREAM Team, Women’s Varsity Track & Field, Leo Club, Asia International Studies College(s) Accepted: Appalachian State University
Jayla Quinn Sturdivant GPA: 3.90 Parent(s)/Guardian: Randal Sturdivant and Sherron Stallworth School Activities/Honors: IHS, Marching Band, NHS College(s) Accepted: UNCGreensboro, NC A&T Quadir Black GPA: 3.60 Parent(s)/Guardian: Vincent and Cassandra Black School Activities/Honors: Tennis, Football, A/B Honor Roll, National Honor Society, CIS
Myles Jordan McKinnon GPA: 3.38 Parent(s)/Guardian: Monita Bradley School Activities/Honors: Marching Band, Student Council, FBLA, ChickFil-A Leader Academy, Top 100 Young Black Men of Charlotte Leadership Alliance College(s) Accepted: Virginia State University, Hampton University
MALLARD CREEK HIGH SCHOOL Darian Danelle Redfearn * GPA: 4.81 Parent(s)/Guardian: Farrah Mosley and Andy Clark School Activities/Honors: Science Olympiad, HOSA, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Junior Class Council College(s) Accepted: UNCChapel Hill, Appalachian State University, UNCCharlotte, Wingate, Campbell University Jodi-Ann McDonald* GPA: 4.32 Parent(s)/Guardian: Howard McDonald and Carol McDonald School Activities/Honors: UNICEF, HOSA, Interact, Multicultural Society, Science Olympiad, Varsity Track & Field College(s) Accepted: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Howard University, North Carolina Central University Ashley Victoria Shaw* GPA: 4.30 Parent(s)/Guardian: Bernard and Vandella Shaw School Activities/Honors: MCTV7, A-Team, Mallard Creek Movement, NTHS
Tiffany Elle Bell* GPA: 4.20 Parent(s)/Guardian: Neely Johnson and Venton Bell School Activities/Honors: MCHS, Varsity Soccer, Tennis, Soccer Club, HOSA, Interact, Project Unify College(s) Accepted: University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
William Tyler Andrew* GPA: 4.00 Parent(s)/Guardian: Candace Gregory and Danmon Gregory School Activities/Honors: Gay Straight Alliance, National Honors Society, National Art Honors Society, Mu Alpha Theta Jonathan Stephen Camichael GPA: 3.96 Parent(s)/Guardian: Herbert Carmichael and Drusilla Carmichael School Activities/Honors: National Honor Society, Academy of Engineering, Varsity Football College(s) Accepted: Western Carolina University, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Elliann Liorah Dunbar GPA: 3.95 Parent(s)/Guardian: Elijah and Jacqueline Dunbar School Activities/Honors: Multicultural Society, Interact Club, Junior Class Council, Senior Class Council, UNICEF College(s) Accepted: Hampton University Brianna Nicole Jacobs GPA: 3.90 Parent(s)/Guardian: Ron Jacobs and Pam Jacobs School Activities/Honors: Varsity Cheerleading College(s) Accepted: Hampton University
MALLARD CREEK HIGH SCHOOL James Edward Brown GPA: 3.86 Parent(s)/Guardian: Michael Brown and Tarita Brown School Activities/Honors: Technology Student Association, A/B Honor Roll
Tiara LaShawn West GPA: 3.60 Parent(s)/Guardian: Frank and Natalie West School Activities/Honors: Majorette, Symphonic Orchestra College(s) Accepted: UNC Pembroke
Kaci Dominique Morgan GPA: 3.80 Parent(s)/Guardian: Dana Dominique Leander and Robert Morgan Jr. School Activities/Honors: Yearbook MCTV7, A/B Honor Roll
DeRon Antonio Robertson GPA: 3.56 Parent(s)/Guardian: Veronica R. Robertson School Activities/Honors: JROTC, NHS, Senior Class Council, DECA College(s) Accepted: Wingate University, LenoirRhyne University, Campbell University
Courtney Smith GPA: 3.75 Parent(s)/Guardian: Melanee Smith and Rod Smith School Activities/Honors: Varsity Cheerleader, Senior & Executive Class Council, DECA, A/B Honor Roll College(s) Accepted: East Carolina University Rashanelle Sumerall GPA: 3.70 Parent(s)/Guardian: Contessa Williams School Activities/Honors: NAHS, Yearbook College(s) Accepted: Regent University, North Carolina Central University, Chowan Nyalah Amani Shumate GPA: 3.60 Parent(s)/Guardian: Carolyn Shumate School Activities/Honors: Varsity Women’s Tennis, Varsity Women’s Track, DECA, Student Athlete College(s) Accepted: Hampton University, East Carolina University, Winston-Salem State University
Samantha Julie Johnson GPA: 3.50 Parent(s)/Guardian: Caroline Thomas School Activities/Honors: Swim Team, Junior Class Council, Girl Scouts College(s) Accepted: NCCU, Lenoir Rhyne
Brian Samuels GPA: 3.46 Parent(s)/Guardian: Kandra Foxe
MALLARD CREEK HIGH SCHOOL Kyle Shane Horton GPA: 3.43 Parent(s)/Guardian: Ethan and Lawanda Horton School Activities/Honors: Executive Class Council, NTHS, DECA, Varsity Football, Var Track/Field College(s) Accepted: Gardner Webb University, Tennessee State University, Georgia State University Paris Janay Paige GPA: 3.42 Parent(s)/Guardian: Larriette “Dee� Legette School Activities/Honors: Senior Class Council, Principals Advisory Council, HOSA, National Honors Society College(s) Accepted: UNCG (will be attending), Campbell University, Fayetteville State Aaliyah Barbara Ann James GPA: 3.40 Parent(s)/Guardian: Carla James School Activities/Honors: DECA, Project Unify College(s) Accepted: University of North Carolina Greensboro
Miquasia Pittman GPA: 3.39 Parent(s)/Guardian: Tamara Harrison School Activities/Honors: Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, Charlotte Family Housing, Hope Haven and Loves Learning center Inc. College(s) Accepted: North Carolina Central University, Fayetteville State University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Joel Kwaku Kuvlo GPA: 3.28 Parent(s)/Guardian: Michael Kuvlo and Vida Sagoe School Activities/Honors: Soccer, AP Spanish 3
congratulates
The Class of 2015 and
The Charlotte Post’s Top Seniors Charlotte Latin School 9502 Providence Road Charlotte, NC 28277 704.846.1100
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David Lamothe Lauryn Fowler 2015 Top Senior 2015 Top Senior Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools Congratulates These Three Charlotte Catholic High School Top Seniors For information on any of our 9 MACS schools go to www.macs-schools.com or call admissions at 704-370-3273
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MYERS PARK HIGH SCHOOL Dominique Washington* GPA: 4.87 Parent(s)/Guardian: Andrea Summerville and Darryl Summerville School Activities/Honors: Varsity Football, Varsity Track and Field, Dream Team, Outward Bound IB Program College(s) Accepted: Princeton University Mayowa Temitope Fageyinbo* GPA: 4.75 Parent(s)/Guardian: Funmi Mojasegunlo School Activities/Honors: Interact, Rotary Club, UNICEF, Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field, Honor Society Kayla Marie Nichols* GPA: 4.17 Parent(s)/Guardian: Richard and Sonja Nichols School Activities/Honors: Theater, Debate Club, Technology Theater, AP Scholar College(s) Accepted: Florida A & M University, Spelman College, Howard University, Hampton University Bethany Aiyana Mack* GPA: 4.10 Parent(s)/Guardian: Bonita Mack School Activities/Honors: Any1can Club, Honors, Wind Ensemble College(s) Accepted: Wingate University, North Carolina Central University, Western Carolina University
Zahria Brown* GPA: 4.08 Parent(s)/Guardian: Cassandra Brown School Activities/ Honors: DECA, Mustang Ambassador, IB Leadership Institution College(s) Accepted: Seton Hall Univeristy, Univeristy of North Carolina at Greensboro, Campbell Univeristy Hampton Univeristy Malik Omari Squires* GPA: 4.04 Parent(s)/Guardian: Karen Squires School Activities/Honors: Marching Band, Jazz Band, JROTC College(s) Accepted: High Point University Paulos Muruts GPA: 3.86 Parent(s)/Guardian: Hana Tesfat School Activities/Honors: DECA, Peer Mentoring, Mustang Ambassador Program, National Honor Society College(s) Accepted: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University, Wingate University, East Carolina University William Monroe Pickens GPA: 3.80 Parent(s)/Guardian: Debra T. Pickens and William M. Pickens, Jr. School Activities/ Honors: Debate - Speech Competition, Friends Club, A/B Honor Roll College(s) Accepted: UNC- Greensboro, UNCCharlotte (pending)
MYERS PARK HIGH SCHOOL Alesa Delores Guy GPA: 3.67 Parent(s)/Guardian: Helen Rogers
Elijah Malik Alexander GPA: 3.60 Parent(s)/Guardian: Joyce Pollas and Elijah Alexander School Activities/Honors: Speech/Debate, Astronomy Club, National ART Honor Society, Photography College(s) Accepted: Wheelock College, Howard University, University of North Carolina Asheville Zahria Makela Richardson GPA: 3.30 Parent(s)/Guardian: Tammie Weston and Eric Richardson School Activities/Honors: Chorus, Dance, Track & Field, MP Legacy Step Team College(s) Accepted: Shaw University, Belmont-Abbey College, Bennett College
Shawn Antonio Pressley GPA: 3.27 Parent(s)/Guardian: Shani Pendergrass School Activities/Honors: Speech & Debate, Anime Club, Symphonic Band
Parris Nicole McKinley GPA: 3.20 Parent(s)/Guardian: Toi Curry School Activities/Honors: Volleyball, Step Team College(s) Accepted: Long Beach City College, Central Piedmont Community College
NORTH MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL Briana Danielle Colbert* GPA: 4.88 Parent(s)/Guardian: Joyce C. Wright School Activities/Honors: Habitat for Humanity President, HOSA, International Baccalaureate Program, Honor Roll Simone Michelle Lindsey* GPA: 4.67 Parent(s)/Guardian: Anthony and Karyn Lindsey School Activities/Honors: Student Advisory Board, DECA, Fashion Club, Chapter of NAACP and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America College(s) Accepted: Savannah College of Art and Design, Kent State University, High Point University, UNCG DeAnna Janell Turner* GPA: 4.56 Parent(s)/Guardian: Vanessa Chalk School Activities/Honors: DECA member, Principal Student Advisory Board member, Varsity Softball, Junior Marshal, Interact Kirsten Marie Powell* GPA: 4.30 Parent(s)/Guardian: Kimberly and Terrence Powell School Activities/ Honors: Student Council, National Honor Society, IB Ambassador, Viking Training Camp Volunteer, Fashion Club College(s) Accepted: East Carolina University, High Point University
Brenna Avonte Sifford* GPA: 4.17 Parent(s)/Guardian: Ronald and Barbara Sifford School Activities/Honors: JV Girls Basketball Team, Varsity Cross Country Team, Varsity Indoor Track Team, Varsity Outdoor Track Team, Concert & Symphonic Band Member College(s) Accepted: East Carolina University, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, NCCU, Hampton University Hannah Barnett* GPA: 4.00 Parent(s)/Guardian: Gloria Walker School Activities/Honors: International Baccalaureate program, Yoga Club, NAACP College(s) Accepted: Howard University, North Carolina Central University, Winston- Salem State University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Appalachian State University Taylor Alexis Gilliard* GPA: 4.00 Parent(s)/Guardian: Michelle Gilliard and DeAngelo Gilliard School Activities/Honors: Honor Roll, HOSA, Habitat for Humanity
Diamond Deasia Nance GPA: 3.86 Parent(s)/Guardian: Carlton and Lisa Nance School Activities/Honors: Varsity Cheerleader, DECA, NAACP College(s) Accepted: North Carolina Central University
NORTH MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL Vincent Dameon Crisp GPA: 3.75 Parent(s)/Guardian: Tanya Crisp School Activities/Honors: Indoor Track & Field, Honor Roll, National Honor Society College(s) Accepted: Texas Tech University Tania S. Reid GPA: 3.75 Parent(s)/Guardian: Chantae Reid School Activities/Honors: Fashion Club, Theatre, French Club, A/B Honor Roll College(s) Accepted: North Carolina, A&T State University
Juliet Abena Aboagye GPA: 3.50 Parent(s)/Guardian: William Owusu School Activities/Honors: HOSA, Honor Roll
Taylor Marie Lipscomb GPA: 3.40 Parent(s)/Guardian: Kimberly Lipscomb and Eugene Sellers School Activities/Honors: North Meck Marching Vikings, Symphonic Band, FBLA, National Technical Honor Society, Tri- M Music Honor Society College(s) Accepted: Culinary Institute of America, Johnson and Wales at Providence, North Carolina Central University
NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Jordan Michele Thomas* GPA: 4.80 Parent(s)/Guardian: Marcus and Carmen Thomas School Activities/Honors: National Honor Society, National Social Studies Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Student Leadership, Tri-M Music Honor Society College(s) Accepted: Appalachian State University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Georgetown University, Duke University, Wake Forest University, University of Georgia Nia Yvette Moore* GPA: 4.72 Parent(s)/Guardian: Darryl Moore and Nina Moore School Activities/Honors: Student Leadership, National Social Studies Honor Society, National Honor Society, National Math Honor Society, Dance Major College(s) Accepted: Georgetown University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Howard University, Campbell University, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Tyra Ashley Banner* GPA: 4.20 Parent(s)/Guardian: Cheryl Banner and Darrell Banner School Activities/Honors: Modern Dance
Jadon Nile White* GPA: 4.17 Parent(s)/Guardian: Cynthia White School Activities/Honors: Dance, Piano, Yearbook Committee College(s) Accepted: Lenoir Rhyne, University of North Carolina Pembroke Ishmael Thaahir Muhammad GPA: 3.83 Parent(s)/Guardian: Shareen Arroyo and Norman Maddox School Activities/Honors: National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Society, National Social Studies Society, Student Leadership, Thespian, National Science Honor Society College(s) Accepted: North Carolina A&T State University Kaila Saunders GPA: 3.80 Parent(s)/Guardian: Mandy Saunders School Activities/ Honors: Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honors Society, National Social Studies Honors Society, International Thespian Society, National Honors Society College(s) Accepted: North Carolina A&T State University
NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Haley Marissa Davidson GPA: 3.73 Parent(s)/Guardian: Lori Davidson and Fredrick Davidson School Activities/Honors: National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, National Social Studies Honor Society, Perspectives of Leadership, Yearbook College(s) Accepted: Campbell University, North Carolina Central University
Ayanna Delores James GPA: 3.37 Parent(s)/Guardian: Pamela James and Anthony James School Activities/Honors: Tri-M Music Honor Society, Marching Band College(s) Accepted: North Carolina Central University, Langston University, Wingate University
OLYMPIC HIGH SCHOOL
OLYMPIC HIGH SCHOOL
OLYMPIC HIGH SCHOOL DaVanta Trayvone Parker Math Engineering Technology & Science GPA: 3.52 Parent(s)/Guardian: Cheryl Parker School Activities/Honors: METS Student Council , METS Senior Board, Marching Band, Symphonic Band Wind Ensemble, CIS College(s) Accepted: Clark Atlanta University Tiara Adams Math Engineering Technology & Science GPA: 3.50 Parent(s)/Guardian: Teresa Adams and Edward Adams School Activities/Honors: BETA, Career & College Promise, Track & Field College(s) Accepted: UNC Charlotte, Western Carolina University Ithran Andrew Lowery Math Engineering Technology & Science GPA: 3.30 Parent(s)/Guardian: William Lowery and Robin Lowery School Activities/Honors: Key Club, International OHS, Marching Band, OHS Indoor Percussion Franklin Jamal Butler Math Engineering Technology & Science GPA: 3.25 Parent(s)/Guardian: Brenda Butler School Activities/Honors: Varsity Tennis, Concert and Symphonic Band
Dynasty Milan Maya Parker* Renaissance School GPA: 4.00 Parent(s)/Guardian: Marette Parker School Activities/Honors: Student Government, National Honor Society, Community In Schools, Dance/Step Team, Fashion Club College(s) Accepted: Hampton University, Howard University, Spelman College, Winston-Salem State University Ivy Aurora Woods Renaissance School GPA: 3.80 Parent(s)/Guardian: Andrea Woods and Patrick Woods School Activities/Honors: Honor Society, Art Honor Society
Dominique Dantzler Renaissance School GPA: 3.62 Parent(s)/Guardian: Tonya Dantzler School Activities/Honors: Track and Field, Beta Club, Army JROTC College(s) Accepted: Wingate University, LenoirRhyne University, UNCG, Winston-Salem State University, Mars Hill Sarah Lynn Adams* Biotechnology Health and Public Administration GPA: 4.00 Parent(s)/Guardian: Vella Warrick School Activities/Honors: Biotech Board Of Trustees, Olympic Enterprise Club, JROTC College(s) Accepted: NCCU, Bennett College, CPCC
OLYMPIC HIGH SCHOOL Tyonna Janae Harris Biotechnology Health and Public Administration GPA: 3.80 Parent(s)/Guardian: Tyree Harris Sr. and Tonya R. Harris School Activities/Honors: Board of trustees member, NHS, Cheerleading, Tutor College(s) Accepted: NCCU, NCAT, FAMU, SCSU, Talladega, Tuskegee, Savannah State
Brian Morris Greene Biotechnology Health and Public Administration GPA: 3.68 Parent(s)/Guardian: Matrese Wheeler- Herbart and Brian Morris Greene Sr. School Activities/Honors: Varsity Swimming, Sports Manager, Tutor College(s) Accepted: UNC Greensboro
PHILLIP O. BERRY ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY Aliyah Hadiya Young* GPA: 5.00 Parent(s)/Guardian: Sharon Young and Michael Young School Activities/Honors: NABT BioClub, Art Club, Spanish Club, Soccer, Tennis, HOSA, Robotics Team College(s) Accepted: UNC- Chapel Hill, UNCGreensboro Hannah Elyse Williams* GPA: 4.85 Parent(s)/Guardian: Ellis and Avis Williams School Activities/Honors: HOSA: Future Health Professionals, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, National Society of High School Scholar, Tennis College(s) Accepted: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Fayetteville State University Shaw University Johnson C. Smith University Livingstone College
Morgan Emmarose Johnson* GPA: 4.50 Parent(s)/Guardian: Derrick and Cherone Johnson School Activities/Honors: Student Ambassador, Student Coucil, National Honor Society, Tennis Team, Youth Ministry, Stem Scholar Club, MSEN STEM Pre-College Program College(s) Accepted: NC A&T Christian Shanice Brister* GPA: 4.45 Parent(s)/Guardian: Catrice Champion School Activities/Honors: CIS, HOSA, NTHS, National Honor Society, CMS Internship
PHILLIP O. BERRY ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY Jared Xavier Dawson* GPA: 4.45 Parent(s)/Guardian: Jerry Dawson Jr. and Kenya Dawson School Activities/Honors: First Robotics Club, Pan Asian Club College(s) Accepted: NC A&T State University, NC State University Valarie Gaines* GPA: 4.38 Parent(s)/Guardian: Dion Gaines School Activities/Honors: CIS, Wake Up Student Empowerment, JROTC Drill and Academic Team, Nationals Honors Society, Know Your Why College(s) Accepted: Winston-Salem State University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Fayetteville State University Harold Casey Lowe* GPA: 4.08 Parent(s)/Guardian: Harold and Lydia Lowe School Activities/Honors: Debate Team, Fashion Club, Football, Track, Phi Psi Kappa College(s) Accepted: Fisk University, North Carolina A&T State, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Karen Aileen Johnson* GPA: 4.00 Parent(s)/Guardian: Angela Johnson School Activities/Honors: Art Club, HOSA College(s) Accepted: Campbell University
Jasmine White* GPA: 4.00 Parent(s)/Guardian: Tara White School Activities/Honors: FBLA College(s) Accepted: University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro College, Gardner-Webb University, East Carolina University, Coastal Carolina University Jordan Tyler Lewis GPA: 3.96 Parent(s)/Guardian: Mr. Carlos and Angela Lewis School Activities/Honors: AP Student, Marching Band College(s) Accepted: NC A&T, Winston-Salem State, NC State University Asia Shontelle Graves GPA: 3.95 Parent(s)/Guardian: Randi Whitlock School Activities/Honors: Student Gov’t, Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band, NHS College(s) Accepted: Winston Salem State University, Claflin University, South Carolina State University, Virginia State University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Traneke Hamrick GPA: 3.95 Parent(s)/Guardian: Shakira Hamrick School Activities/Honors: FBLA, Basketball Manager, Multi-Cultural Club College(s) Accepted: University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Appalachian State University, Fayetteville State University
PHILLIP O. BERRY ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY Christopher Alonzo Simpson GPA: 3.83 Parent(s)/Guardian: Melanie Simpson and Thomas Simpson School Activities/Honors: Marching Band, STE(A)M Scholars College(s) Accepted: North Carolina A&T LaShonda Aaliyah Joseph GPA: 3.75 Parent(s)/Guardian: Lori Treston-Joseph and Louis Joseph School Activities/Honors: Student Council, Yearbook, College Ambassadors, Varsity Volleyball, ROTC College(s) Accepted: Johnson & Wales University Spencer Mckan Heath GPA: 3.58 Parent(s)/Guardian: Juwana Q. Aess-Harris and Jeremy M. Harris School Activities/Honors: Student Government,FBLA, Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, Speech/ Debate, College Ambassador, Baseball Team College(s) Accepted: Morehouse College, The Citadel, Hampton University, New York Institute of Technology, SC State University, Johnson and Whales University Gabriel Lorenzo Booker GPA: 3.50 Parent(s)/Guardian: Sabrina Tucker and Gabriel Booker Sr. School Activities/Honors: Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity & Crisis Ministries College(s) Accepted: WSSU, Virginia State University, South Carolina State
Mark’El Jamal Clark GPA: 3.50 Parent(s)/Guardian: Marcella Jackson and Mark J. Clark (Deceased) School Activities/Honors: Orchestra, HOSA, JROTC II, CIS
Jayla Renee Howard GPA: 3.50 Parent(s)/Guardian: Tammy Howard School Activities/Honors: College Ambassador, SAVE, FBLA College(s) Accepted: Catawba College, North Carolina Central University Devin Malik Rankin GPA: 3.50 Parent(s)/Guardian: Dwan Smith-Rankin and Wayne Rankin School Activities/Honors: Marching Band, Varsity Baseball, Psi Phi Kappa Brotherhood mentoring, JV Football College(s) Accepted: Winston-Salem State University, Wingate University, North Carolina Central University, Winthrop University Kyra Marie Glaze GPA: 3.40 Parent(s)/Guardian: Eddie Glaze and Tye Glaze School Activities/Honors: HOSA College(s) Accepted: The University of North Carolina Greensboro, North Carolina State University
PHILLIP O. BERRY ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY Jenna Elise Nathan GPA: 3.40 Parent(s)/Guardian: Lance and Monica Nathan School Activities/Honors: JV and Varsity Women’s Volley Ball, Track, HOSA, Honor Roll College(s) Accepted: Winston Salem State University KaShawna Capri Guy GPA: 3.33 Parent(s)/Guardian: Marquetta Cox School Activities/Honors: HOSA, JROTC College(s) Accepted: NCAT, UNCG, East Carolina University
Jaylin Danielle Phillips GPA: 3.33 Parent(s)/Guardian: LaShunda Harrison School Activities/Honors: Diamond Bliss, Dance Line, Phillip O. Berry Marching Cardinals Alexis Bene’ Joyner GPA: 3.30 Parent(s)/Guardian: Deborah and Milton Joyner School Activities/Honors: A/B Honor Roll
Joseph Walter Williams, Jr. GPA: 3.30 Parent(s)/Guardian: Joseph Williams, Sr. and Diane Williams School Activities/Honors: Track, Cross Country, 100 Top Young Black Men, Explorer’s Program, A/B Honor Roll College(s) Accepted: JCSU, Belmont Abbey
Jordyn Weaver GPA: 3.28 Parent(s)/Guardian: Kimberly and Sean Weaver School Activities/Honors: STE(A)M Scholar, Student Ambassador, Yearbook Photo Editor, A/B Honor Roll College(s) Accepted: Hampton University, North Carolina Central University, Campbell University, Johnson C. Smith University, Xavier University (Louisiana) Candice Serria Lewis GPA: 3.25 Parent(s)/Guardian: Tekelar Lewis and Timothy Lewis School Activities/Honors: HOSA, Marching Band
Ethan Darian Scott GPA: 3.20 Parent(s)/Guardian: Barbara Scott and Garry Scott School Activities/Honors: J.R.O.T.C, A/B Honor Roll College(s) Accepted: Johnson C. Smith University, North Carolina A&T
PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL Mia Chantelle Mathews* GPA: 4.87 Parent(s)/Guardian: Juanita Mathews School Activities/Honors: Spanish Club, Track & Field, Spanish National Honors Society, Mu Alpha Theta - Math Honors Society, UNICEF, Key Club, Peer Mentoring College(s) Accepted: Auburn University, North Carolina State University, University of North Carolina Charlotte Desjourne Brianna Reid* GPA: 4.04 Parent(s)/Guardian: Taneisha and Jonathan Reid School Activities/Honors: DECA, Multicultural Club, Gay-Straight Alliance, Spanish National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society College(s) Accepted: Mary Baldwin College Jason Richardson Moore* GPA: 4.00 Parent(s)/Guardian: Parthenia Richardson School Activities/Honors: Symphonic Band, Varsity Football College(s) Accepted: University of Pittsburgh, Morehouse University Maya Gray GPA: 3.97 Parent(s)/Guardian: Freda C. Gray and Preston Gray School Activities/Honors: International Thespian Society, Tri-M Music Honors Society, Concert Choir, Theatre College(s) Accepted: Hampton University, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Justin Richardson Moore GPA: 3.90 Parent(s)/Guardian: Parthenia Richardson School Activities/Honors: Band, Football, NHS College(s) Accepted: Morehouse, University of Pittsburgh Chinwendu Lilly-Lee Maduegbunam GPA: 3.80 Parent(s)/Guardian: Nigeria Johnson and Osita Maduegbunam School Activities/Honors: Varsity Women’s Basketball, Interact Club, Multicultural Club College(s) Accepted: Western Carolina University, RandolphMacon University, Wingate University Lauryn Christian Alexander GPA: 3.67 Parent(s)/Guardian: Tracy and Gregory Alexander School Activities/Honors: Track & Field, Cheerleader, Chamber Choir, Key Club, Spanish Club, FBLA College(s) Accepted: Howard University, Hampton University, UNC Charlotte, UNC Greensboro, Spelman College
PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL Aaron Langston Morris GPA: 3.50 Parent(s)/Guardian: Lori Johnson and Warren Morris School Activities/Honors: Wind Ensemble, Varsity Basketball, National Honor Society College(s) Accepted: North Carolina State University, Morehouse College, Rhodes College, University of South Carolina, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Gary Justin Watts GPA: 3.32 Parent(s)/Guardian: Sherri Marshall School Activities/Honors: National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, Band, Ping Pong Club College(s) Accepted: East Carolina University, Western Carolina University
“Educating the mind without educating the heart, is no education at all.� - Aristotle
ROCKY RIVER HIGH SCHOOL Destiny Uchenna Akagha * GPA: 4.52 Parent(s)/Guardian: Augustine Akagha and Ogadinma Akagha School Activities/Honors: Junior Council Habitat for Humanity Science Olympiad French Club, Junior Marshall Hydeia L. Harvey* GPA: 4.30 Parent(s)/Guardian: Erinn Elzie and Kelly Elzie School Activities/Honors: Varsity Basketball Member and Captain, National Honor Society, WRRHS News, Track&Field College(s) Accepted: Howard University, Hampton University, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University Harriet Agbozo* GPA: 4.16 Parent(s)/Guardian: Harrison Agbozo and Elizabeth Asare School Activities/Honors: National History Club, Model UN, Mu Alpha Theta College(s) Accepted: East Carolina University, High Point University, North Carolina Central University, UNC at Greensboro, The Ohio State University, North Carolina A&T University, Winston-Salem University, Virginia Commonwealth University Kaylan Shakura Thomas* GPA: 4.10 Parent(s)/Guardian: Reggie and Tallasa Thomas School Activities/Honors: Junior Marshall, Mayors Youth Employment Program
Jonathan Elliott Sansbury* GPA: 4.08 Parent(s)/Guardian: Andrea and Darryl Sansbury School Activities/Honors: JV Football, HOSA, Project Unify College(s) Accepted: UNC Greensboro, UNC Charlotte, North Carolina A&T University Phillip Agbesi GPA: 3.80 Parent(s)/Guardian: Akpene Dakofi and John Agbesi School Activities/Honors: Football, Basketball College(s) Accepted: North Carolina Central University, East Carolina University Nahshon Bennett GPA: 3.60 Parent(s)/Guardian: Chuck Bennett and Lynette Bennett School Activities/Honors: College(s) Accepted: Wingate University, LeesMcrae University, Gardner Webb University, Mars Hill University, University of the Cumberlands Jasmine Rose Davis GPA: 3.50 Parent(s)/Guardian: Robert Davis and Felicia Davis School Activities/Honors: Track and Field, National History Club, AB Honor Roll
ROCKY RIVER HIGH SCHOOL Raleifoot Chisolm GPA: 3.33 Parent(s)/Guardian: Rachelle Funderburk and Raleifoot Chisolm School Activities/Honors: National Society for High School Scholars, HOSA, Geek Squad, Rocky River High School Mascot College(s) Accepted: Seton Hall University, Wingate University Ana Caron Pennick GPA: 3.30 Parent(s)/Guardian: Mr. and Mrs. Ronald K. Pennick School Activities/Honors: YearBook Committee, Project Unify, Ochestra College(s) Accepted: Campbell University
Yasmeen Shanelle Price GPA: 3.30 Parent(s)/Guardian: Richard and Chasity Price School Activities/Honors: Varsity Cheerleading, Duke TIP Program, Honor Roll College(s) Accepted: UNC Central
SOUTH MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL Calla Marie Bodnar* GPA: 4.70 Parent(s)/Guardian: Andrea Arthur School Activities/Honors: Student Council, ICC, Cross Country, Service Club, Peer tutor, National Honor Society College(s) Accepted: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Simone Dozier* GPA: 4.30 Parent(s)/Guardian: Castonia Dozier and Anthony Dozier School Activities/Honors: Varsity & J.V Basketball, Track & Field, Student Council, H.O.S.A Club Maya Alexis Hood* GPA: 4.19 Parent(s)/Guardian: Jeff Hood and Gloria Hood School Activities/Honors: Cheerleading, Student Government, NAACP College(s) Accepted: Appalachian State University, High Point University, George Mason University, East Carolina University
Zakaria Miller GPA: 3.70 Parent(s)/Guardian: Maricena Dail and Zack Miller School Activities/Honors: National English Honors Society, National Honors Society College(s) Accepted: Appalachian State University, Queens University of Charlotte, UNC Asheville, Gardner Webb, Wingate University, UNC Greensboro Deardre Anthony Stevenson GPA: 3.40 Parent(s)/Guardian: Shirley Stevenson School Activities/Honors: Magnet Program, World Historian Award College(s) Accepted: UNC Charlotte
VANCE HIGH SCHOOL Jasmine Anika Gaither* GPA: 4.90 Parent(s)/Guardian: James and Ka’Tina Gaither School Activities/Honors: Vance Varsity Cheerleading, Academy of Engineering, National Honor Society College(s) Accepted: University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina State University, Winston Salem State University, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of North Carolina at Pembroke Kenneth Thomas Ballantyne* GPA: 4.75 Parent(s)/Guardian: Irma Ballantyne School Activities/Honors: College(s) Accepted: UNC Chapel Hill
Jocelyn Gabriella Chadwick* GPA: 4.33 Parent(s)/Guardian: Stephaine Chadwick School Activities/Honors: Junior Class Council, Cougar Campus Leaders, PTSA Academic Honors Award College(s) Accepted: University Of North Carolina at Greensboro Italia De’jon Jones* GPA: 4.27 Parent(s)/Guardian: Yolanda Jones School Activities/ Honors: Senior Class Council, Cougar College Ambassadors, Cougar Campus Leaders College(s) Accepted: NC State, UNC Greensboro, Wingate University
Nacosia Shrea Massey GPA: 3.88 Parent(s)/Guardian: Regina Massey School Activities/Honors: Marching Band, Women’s Soccer, Tennis, Wrestling, Executive Class Council, National Honor Society College(s) Accepted: Hampton University, Virginia Commonwealth, Virginia Union, Regent University, NC A&T, Saint Augustine, Fayetteville State University Kiara Simone Curry GPA: 3.79 Parent(s)/Guardian: Karl Curry and Sheilette Curry School Activities/Honors: Senior Class Council, NSHSS College(s) Accepted: UNC Greensboro, Johnson & Wales Elijah Jamal Westbrook GPA: 3.70 Parent(s)/Guardian: Corey Westbrook and Stephanie Wyatt School Activities/Honors: Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball, Honor Roll
Marleen Arabella Leaneh Russ GPA: 3.70 Parent(s)/Guardian: Sarah Lake Russ School Activities/Honors: Art Club, Honor Roll College(s) Accepted: NC A&T State University, University of North Carolina Greensboro
VANCE HIGH SCHOOL Cierra Charmayne Johnson GPA: 3.66 Parent(s)/Guardian: Robert Johnson and Camelia Johnson School Activities/Honors: Women’s Golf Team, Senior Class Council, PTSA, National Honor Society, Cougar College Ambassador College(s) Accepted: Hampton University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Tequra N Crawford GPA: 3.65 Parent(s)/Guardian: Martha Collins and Nathan Crawford School Activities/Honors: College(s) Accepted: Queens University of Charlotte, Campbell University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Ja’Quandra Emonta Nelson GPA: 3.60 Parent(s)/Guardian: Veronica Nelson and Franklin Nelson School Activities/Honors: Volleyball, Softball, Community In Schools, Honor Roll Brenda Marie Brown GPA: 3.50 Parent(s)/Guardian: Kizuwanda Brewer School Activities/Honors: Swim Team, Y Achievers, Senior Student Council, National Honors Society, Honor Roll College(s) Accepted: Arizona State University
Tyesha Dee Littlejohn GPA: 3.50 Parent(s)/Guardian: Anne Lundy School Activities/Honors: Varsity Girls Basketball, Varsity Volleyball, Softball, Track & Field, A/B Honor Roll Lotachukwu Scholastica Okonkwo GPA: 3.50 Parent(s)/Guardian: Okechukwu Okonkwo and Nneamaka Okonkwo College(s) Accepted: University of North Carolina Greensboro, East Carolina University, University of North Carolina Pembroke, Wingate University Destini Hines GPA: 3.34 Parent(s)/Guardian: Donna Thomas School Activities/Honors: Cheerleading, Y Achievers, National Honor Society, Senior Class Council, Yearbook College(s) Accepted: Campbell University, A&T, Bridgewater College, Ohio University Bryant Lee Traylor II GPA: 3.30 Parent(s)/Guardian: Bryant Traylor and Kristina Young School Activities/Honors: Vance High School, Film Club, A Honor Roll
WEST CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL Mia J Smith* GPA: 5.04 Parent(s)/Guardian: Trina Smith School Activities/Honors: National Honor Society, West Charlotte Varsity Volleyball, Student Government, Renaissance Club, Greenhouse Club, Trio College(s) Accepted: Western Carolina, High Point University, North Carolina State University, East Carolina University, Hampton University, Spelman College Sinclair Chereese Poole* GPA: 5.01 Parent(s)/Guardian: Anthony Poole School Activities/Honors: National Honor Society, National Beta Club, Student Government College(s) Accepted: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, North Carolina State University, Meredith College, Salem College, Wingate University Amani Williams* GPA: 4.67 Parent(s)/Guardian: Tammie Williams School Activities/Honors: National Honor Society College(s) Accepted: University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Wingate University
Bailey Logan Turner* GPA: 4.40 Parent(s)/Guardian: James Turner and Toni Turner School Activities/Honors: JROTC, Cheer, Soccer, Math Club, Nations Honor Society College(s) Accepted: Hampton University, Oglethorpe University Kijay Sterling Byers* GPA: 4.17 Parent(s)/Guardian: Annie Byers (Grandmother) and Jeffrey Byers School Activities/Honors: JROTC, NHS, Math Club, Beta Club, Junior Marshal College(s) Accepted: East Carolina University Angel Boulware* GPA: 4.00 Parent(s)/Guardian: Amanda Johnson School Activities/Honors: Student Government, National Honors Society, Beta Club, News Team, Greenhouse College(s) Accepted: Winston Salem State University, Spelman College, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Oglethorpe University, Howard University Jaylah J Byers GPA: 3.80 Parent(s)/Guardian: Harriett Washington and Marlon Byers School Activities/Honors: BETA Club, National Honor Society, Band Member/ Dancer, Student Council, T.R.I.O, Communities in Schools, A.C.E. Mentoring Program, Basketball
WEST CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL Sydnee Michelle Hailey GPA: 3.80 Parent(s)/Guardian: Michael Hailey and Lisa Hailey School Activities/Honors: IB Program, Renaissance Program, Future Lions, Prom Committee, Student Government College(s) Accepted: East Carolina University, North Carolina Central University, Appalachian State University, Winston-Salem State University, Campbell University Kayla Symone Mitchell GPA: 3.75 Parent(s)/Guardian: James Mitchell and Vivian Spruill School Activities/Honors: Cheerleading JV & Varsity, Student Council, Key Club, Mayor’s Youth Employment Program, National Honors Society, National Technical Society College(s) Accepted: North Carolina A&T State University
Trinisha Ky’shon Phillips GPA: 3.60 Parent(s)/Guardian: Kaia Cathcart School Activities/Honors: TRIO, Renaissance Program College(s) Accepted:
Cameron O’hara Rivers GPA: 3.50 Parent(s)/Guardian: Mitchell Rivers and Tonya Rivers School Activities/Honors: Math Club, Chorus Ensemble College(s) Accepted: North Carolina Central University
WEST MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL Keeshawn Sloan* GPA: 4.38 Parent(s)/Guardian: Tasha Dorsey and Kreston Sloan School Activities/Honors: Soccer, Leadership, National Honor Society, AFROTC, ROTC Drill Team, ROTC Academic Bowl College(s) Accepted: UNC Asheville, Mars Hill, Central University Mia Fibian Pack* GPA: 4.30 Parent(s)/Guardian: Melissa Venable School Activities/Honors: Marching Band: President, Dancer/ Majorette, TRIO, Right Moves for Youth College(s) Accepted: East Carolina University, Fayetteville State University, Campbell University, Winston-Salem State University, Hampton University Marquise Deont’e Drayton* GPA: 4.25 Parent(s)/Guardian: Krishona Gilliard School Activities/Honors: AFJROTC, FBLA, National Honor Society, Student Council, Drama Club, Debate Team, AVID College(s) Accepted: UNC, UNCC, Appalachian State, ECU, UNCG, Fayetteville State, NCCU, Wingate, Montreat Afi Apefa Bello* GPA: 4.10 Parent(s)/Guardian: Amavi and Attisso Bello School Activities/Honors: FBLA, CYC, C.I.S., Drama Club, Youth Empowerment Solutions program College(s) Accepted: Spelman College
Briana Xylia Horne-Reid* GPA: 4.04 Parent(s)/Guardian: Jennifer Horne School Activities/Honors: Cheerleading, Culinary Arts
Najee Donte’ Jackson* GPA: 4.04 Parent(s)/Guardian: Martina Lowery and Betty Perry (grandmother) School Activities/Honors: Marching Band College(s) Accepted: Johnson C. Smith University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina A&T, North Carolina Central University Victoria Denise Dibble* GPA: 4.00 Parent(s)/Guardian: Renita Dibble and Marvin Dibble School Activities/Honors: Student Government, AVID
Rayvon Antonio Johnson* GPA: 4.00 Parent(s)/Guardian: Dale Johnson and Joannna Rodriguez School Activities/Honors: Baseball, Football, A/B Honor Roll Aleisha Nechelle Brown GPA: 3.79 Parent(s)/Guardian: Quentin Brown and Remilda Brown School Activities/Honors: NTHS, National Society of High School Scholars College(s) Accepted: UNCG, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
WEST MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL Darius Jelani Herbert GPA: 3.75 Parent(s)/Guardian: Philip Herbert and Angela Herbert School Activities/Honors: Cross country, Track and Field, Yearbook Committee, NHS, A/B Honor Roll College(s) Accepted: UNCG Amma Pomaah Arkoh GPA: 3.65 Parent(s)/Guardian: Dennis Arkoh
Ashley Tianna Spencer GPA: 3.51 Parent(s)/Guardian: Denise Dunlap School Activities/ Honors: Volley Ball, Gold Renaissance, Y Achievers College(s) Accepted: Fayetteville State University, WSSU, East Carolina Shawntel Dajah-Lynnette Baine GPA: 3.50 Parent(s)/Guardian: Jonika Mckeithan School Activities/Honors: Basketball, Outdoor Track, Speech/Debate ll, Yearbook Committee, Chorus Christopher Darrian Mccullough GPA: 3.50 Parent(s)/Guardian: Yolander Walker and Corey McCullough School Activities/Honors: Debate Club, Baseball, Student Council, Mock trial, Larid Lewis Debater, FBLA, National Tech Society, College(s) Accepted: NCA&T, NCCU, JCSU, Fayettville State University, WSSU
Brittany Sy’Mone MobleyMurphy GPA: 3.48 Parent(s)/Guardian: Lashawn Spears School Activities/Honors: Cheerleader, Student Council, AVID, Leadership, Senior Class President College(s) Accepted: Gaston College, Shaw University Sha’Kaya Swinton GPA: 3.48 Parent(s)/Guardian: Shatisha Parker School Activities/Honors: Y-Achievers, Chamber Choir, Women’s Proficient Choir Tymir Darrell Sutton GPA: 3.45 Parent(s)/Guardian: Tameeka Pigford and LaSelle Pigford School Activities/Honors: Jr. Varsity and Varsity Football, ROTC, Honor Roll College(s) Accepted: Shaw University Ian Brandon Stoney GPA: 3.25 Parent(s)/Guardian: Jennifer Stoney School Activities/Honors: NHS, Student Council, Orchestra College(s) Accepted: CPCC, Johnson & Wales University Te’Ondre Mikale Jones* GPA: 4.10 Parent(s)/Guardian: April Thompson School Activities/Honors: Debate, Team Rugby, Chorus, Yearbook, AB Honor Roll College(s) Accepted: University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina Central University
WILLIAM AMOS HOUGH HIGH SCHOOL Quenten Devon Johnson GPA: 3.80 Parent(s)/Guardian: Dwight and Michelle Johnson School Activities/Honors: Varsity Football, Track, A/B Honor Roll, Mentor, Top 100 Young Black Men
Jordan Hayes Eggleston GPA: 3.75 Parent(s)/Guardian: Jacqueline Eggleston and Alex Eggleston School Activities/Honors: Member of Mu Alpha Theta, Calculus Tutor, Freshman Mentor, International Club, Science Olympiad, Chess Club College(s) Accepted: Georgia Tech, NC State Jabari Kimani Lance GPA: 3.51 Parent(s)/Guardian: Tekisha Brown and Derrick Brown School Activities/Honors: Speech/Debate, Robotics College(s) Accepted: UNC Charlotte
Kaetlin Alexis Sifford GPA: 3.40 Parent(s)/Guardian: Evangeline Sifford and James Sifford School Activities/Honors: Dance Team, Chorus, Musicals Show, Choir College(s) Accepted: North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina Central University Zehira Keturah Yisrael GPA: 3.40 Parent(s)/Guardian: Kenya and Shet Yisrael School Activities/Honors: Student Teacher Advisory Board, Young Elites
Congratulations on your Accomplishments Austin James Cunningham Class of
We are so proud of you! Always keep God first, give your best, live the life you imagine, & Run in your Wolfpack at NC State!
Love, Mamo, Papa, Mom, Sydney, Uncle Daryl,
CONGRATULATIONS
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SSHAWN HAW WN ANTONIO ANTO ONIO PRESSLEY PR RE Congratulations on being a top high school senior! I have seen you work very hard in school and in the community. I am very proud of the young man you have grown into. Continue to allow God to direct your steps. Use negative words and people’s doubts as motivation to soar while achieving your dreams. Love you always, Mom!
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