Ja-Mez: Finding a Guide to a Bright Future
Ja-Mez is about to graduate with his class at Stone Mountain High School – an event that seemed impossible just two years earlier. A childhood …
Stories
Emma: A Beacon of Light
Emma was always a sweet, bubbly, outgoing student who maintained academic success and social engagement amongst her peers. Although Emma was not a CIS student, …
Bobby: Staying Focused and Committed to Graduating
Inner-city schools can be a tough place where fights and bullying are as prevalent inside the halls as they are out on the streets. Students …
Londyn: Finding Her Passion
Just nine weeks into her senior year, Londyn, a high school senior from Northampton County, NC, was struggling. She was not attending school regularly and …
Hewan: Navigating Her Challenging Senior Year with Success
Hewan is a senior this year and has worked hard to get herself ready to graduate and go to college. Her family immigrated from Ethiopia, …
Junior: Overcoming Adversity With Support
Nathaniel (who commonly goes by Junior) is a senior this year. Junior had an exceedingly difficult high school experience and says that without the support …
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