Category: Student of the Month

April Senior of the Month – Basir Samit

Basir has had more adventures in his young life than most will have in a lifetime. When the government in his homeland of Afghanistan changed, his family had to relocate to Philadelphia.

April Senior of the Month – Iya Nealy

Iya is a true leader. She is the President of the Media Club, the Debate Team, and the African-American Student Union. She has been instrumental in the school’s Project SAFE initiative, to help make the City safer for all residents.

March Senior of the Month-Stephen Lawson

Congratulations to Stephen Lawson, a senior at School of the Future. A seemingly humble and quiet young man, Stephen Lawson is grateful for his nomination.

March Senior of the Month – Adrian McRae-Woodruff

When you meet Adrian you’re struck immediately by his positive energy and a sense of maturity, in that he has a great sense of himself

February Senior of the Month – Dave Barnes

Dave’s story is one of exceptional resilience. At every turn, he has consistently overcome continual personal challenges with determination and perseverance.

Senior of the Month- Laila Johnson

Congratulations to Laila Johnson, a 17-year-old senior at Central High School as she was named Senior of the Month for February!

January Senior of the Month – Keyanna Nurse

Keyanna Nurse is a powerhouse. As if instinctually, she sets the bar high as she excels at everything that she sets her heart to.

January Senior of the Month – Brady Santoro

The fun thing that happens when you start talking to Brady is that his genuine enthusiasm for making the most out of every day means you can’t begin to anticipate the stories he’s about to tell you.

December Senior of the Month – Trinity Palmore

Trinity Palmore is truly one of a kind. Like a growing number of students growing up in 21st century inner cities, she has and continues to face significant hurdles in her life including mental health struggles, lack of family support, and homelessness.

December Senior of the Month – Patricia Frimpong

Philadelphia students each have unique stories and as you get to know Patricia, she will share hers with you in thoughtfully chosen words, with the care she clearly applies to everything from to her choice of high schools to the immense list of advanced classes, extracurriculars, and ultimately career path she has chosen.

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