Congratulations Class of 2021!
Seniors, we were in a world none of us could have anticipated when you participated in your senior interview last summer. Over the last year, you have dedicated your time and energy to a solid application process, scholarship opportunities, and a thoughtful college selection. Like a true Memphian, you have shown your grit and grind during a tough time, and you have prevailed. College is here!! While we know there will be challenges, remember we are still with you and remain dedicated to helping each of you successfully transition to this new world.
All of us in your REACH Memphis family are proud of you. While we will miss you, we cannot wait to see where your future takes you.
Congratulations and stay in touch!!!!!
All the best now and always,
Bitsy Kasselberg
Valedictorians and Salutatorians Class of 2021
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Aneth Fernandez
Valedictorian
Memphis School of Excellence
Xochitl Figueroa
Valedictorian
Power Center Academy
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Mikayla Higgins
Valedictorian Whitehaven High School
Zackerra Adams
Salutatorian
Craigmont High School
Senior Spotlights
The Posse Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship for exceptional high school seniors. The full-tuition scholarship is awarded to top student leaders each year, with the intent of promoting their academic excellence through college graduation and providing them the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Bank of America's Student Leaders® aims to connect more than 300 community-minded high school juniors and seniors from nearly 100 communities to gain employment, skills and development service.
The students hail from many diverse backgrounds, but are united by their drive and commitment. Through paid internships with various nonprofits and lessons in Better Money Habits®, they get practical work and life experience.
Jayla Davis
The Posse Scholarship
Landerson Young
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Tytianna Pope
The Bank of America
Internship
Student Recognitions
FOCUS Award Winners
Students that participated in 3 or more REACH Memphis sponsored events within the span of a month
Zackerra Adams
Maya Arije
Aleacia Bond
Jayla Bryant
Lauryn Davis (4x Winner)
Jayla Davis (5 x Winner)
Aneth Fernandez (6x Winner)
Xochitl Figueroa (4x Winner)
Isaiahis Flowers
Heaven Govan
Maya Grady
Tamya Hayes (6x Winner)
Makayla Herron (5x Winner)
Mikayla Higgins (4x Winner)
Jessica Lay
Kyndle Lee
Tytianna Pope (3x Winner)
Cayla Smith
Sanaa Smith
Umeria Taylor
Ajada Williams
Landerson Young (2x Winner)
3UP Club
Students that increased official composite ACT score 3 or more
* = eligible for the 3Up Club gift drawing based on regular participation in REACH Memphis ACT Prep
Seniors
Maya Arije*
Jayla Bryant* Lauryn Davis*
Aneth Fernandez*
Maya Grady*
Mikayla Higgins*
Kyndle Lee*
Demi Pointer*
Kenady Rix*
Madisyn Rix*
Umeria Taylor*
Tevin Wooten*
Winner of Gift Card Drawing
Lauryn Davis
Celebrating Our Seniors
AaQila Abdul-BaaQee
United States Navy
Zackerra Adams
Tennessee State University
Maya Arije
University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Jada Bailey
University of Memphis
Abigail Baldwin
Undecided
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Alaecia Bond
Simmons College
Jayla Bryant
University of Memphis
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Kelvis Burse
Middle Tennessee State
University
Jalen Dale
Benedict College
Jayla Davis
Davidson College
Lauryn Davis
University of Tennessee-Martin
Tori Eddie
Southern University
Aneth Fernandez
Tufts University
Xochitl Figueroa
St. Olaf College
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Isaiahis Flowers
University of Memphis
Heaven Govan
Undecided
Maya Grady
Tennessee State University
Carmen Harris
Lipscomb University
Brett Hassel
Undecided
Tamya Hayes
Georgetown University
Kendra Henderson
Southwest TN Community College
Kendall Henderson
Southwest TN Community College
Makayla Herron
University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Mikayla Higgins
University of Missouri
Anyssa Holloway
University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Veronica Holmes
Fisk University
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Takia Horton
University of Memphis
McKenzie Johnson
Jackson State University
Jessiah Laws-Fields
Middle Tennessee State University
Jessica Lay
Christian Brothers University
Kyndle Lee
Mississippi State University
Brian Luckett
Christian Brothers University
Derrnisha Neder
Undecided
Arturo Nunez
Christian Brothers University
Tajh Peeples
Southwest TN Community College
Taylor Peeples
Georgia State University
Kira Pegues
University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Demi Pointer
Florida A&M University
Tytianna Pope
University of Pennsylvania
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Conner Redmond
Mississippi Valley State University
Madisyn Rix
University of Missouri
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Kenady Rix
Southern Illinois University
Cayla Smith
University of Memphis
Sanaa Smith
Undecided
Elle Spikner
North Carolina A&T University
Umeria Taylor
University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Desmond Thompson
Morehouse College
Marquette Walker
Clark Atlanta University
Xavier Watson
Undecided
Ajada Williams
Alabama A&M University
Richard Woodley
High Point University
Tevin Wooten
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Landerson Young
North Carolina A&T University