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Single Mother Spotlight: Last Thursday, Chavala Bu

Single Mother Spotlight: Last Thursday, Chavala Burse celebrated her big accomplishment in an unexpected way. The single mother of five earned her master's degree in teacher leadership from @columbusstate, all while battling breast cancer. With her actual graduation ceremony being postponed, her family and a few friends gathered in her garage to celebrate her. She never allows herself to give up and does not accept excuses from herself or the math students she teaches. She told the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, "Never wait for difficulties to go away, but rather embrace your desires in the midst of your difficulties because you always will have something that comes up as a difficulty. That’s what builds you stronger emotionally." Congratulations Chavala, we are so proud of your accomplishments and the way you lead by example for those who look up to you. (Story via the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer)

S.O.A.R. Senior Spotlight: Westley Neal Jr. will b

S.O.A.R. Senior Spotlight: Westley Neal Jr. will be attending @universityofri to study sports medicine. He grew up with a single mom and is admirative of how hard she worked to raise him. In high school, he was a junior coach for youth football players and track and field throwers. Congrats Westley!

S.O.A.R. Senior Spotlight: Anaiyah Shipman plans t

S.O.A.R. Senior Spotlight: Anaiyah Shipman plans to study Sports Management at Alabama A&M University. She is always willing to help someone up when they are down, that being the reason she chose her major. She was a part of the Black Student Union in high school. Congrats Anaiyah!

S.O.A.R. Senior Spotlight: Kali Holsinger is going

S.O.A.R. Senior Spotlight: Kali Holsinger is going to study Biology at @Virginia.Tech. During her senior year, her first school caught on fire causing her to have to attend a different school. Then COVID-19 happened. Her senior year has been far from normal, but she has kept a positive attitude and has still tried to help others as much as she could. Congrats Kali!

S.O.A.R. Senior Spotlight: Derrick Hall Jr. will b

S.O.A.R. Senior Spotlight: Derrick Hall Jr. will be attending @FAMU_1887 to study Health Sciences in the fall. He is passionate about earning his degree and his volunteering work. Additionally, he participated in BOSS Club and HOSA Club in high school. Congrats Derrick!

Single Mother Spotlight: Vanessa Graziano of Ocean

Single Mother Spotlight: Vanessa Graziano of Oceanside, California is making a difference in her community by handing out hot meals to the area’s homeless. Not so long ago, she herself was living in her car, battling addiction, with her three children having been taken away from her. Now back on her feet, she’s started the Oceanside Homeless Resource to give back. She has been able to give out around 10,000 since March. She hopes the meals she provides are able to serve as a catalyst for others to get back on their feet too. (Via @cbs8

S.O.A.R. Senior Spotlight: Kareem A. Getzen Jr. wa

S.O.A.R. Senior Spotlight: Kareem A. Getzen Jr. was a part of Englewood High School's varsity football and basketball teams. He believes in his ability to do great things and is always excited to make a difference whenever he can. Congrats Kareem!

“Even without traditional graduations they can s

“Even without traditional graduations they can still soar.” Allen joined @cbsmiami to talk about the S.O.A.R. Movement and how the class of 2020 is being honored.

S.O.A.R. Senior Spotlight: Victoria Sanders will b

S.O.A.R. Senior Spotlight: Victoria Sanders will be attending Oklahoma State University in the fall to study Veterinary Medicine. Living with Lupus, Victoria wants to show others that dreams can become reality when you focus on what you can do rather than what you can't. In high school, she was a part of Key Club and the National Honor Society, among other clubs. Congrats Victoria!

S.O.A.R. Senior Spotlight: Laci Menard will be att

S.O.A.R. Senior Spotlight: Laci Menard will be attending @lsueunice to study Diagnostic Medical Sonography. In high school, she was President of her school's National Honors Society and on Varsity Cheerleading for four years. She describes herself as dedicated and loving and loves to help others. Congrats Laci!

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