Archive for May, 2020
Senior Stories: Tracy Chen
Class of 2020 Senior Stories: Izaz Mahmud School: Widener Memorial School Nominated By: Joseph Brazino and Aimee McCann - Teachers Tracy Chen has always had to work harder than the average kid. She was born with a neuromuscular disorder, and needs a ventilator to help her breathe and a power wheelchair to help her get...
Senior Stories: Izaz Mahmud
Class of 2020 Senior Stories: Izaz Mahmud School: Benjamin Franklin High School Nominated By: Hope Worthy - School Counselor Students worldwide will say that it has been a challenging year, and students Philly-wide will whole-heartedly agree. For seniors from Benjamin Franklin High School, challenging might be an understatement. And for Izaz Mahmud, the challenges might...
Senior Stories: Naderia Johns
Class of 2020 Senior Stories: Naderia Johns School: West Philadelphia High School Nominated By: Crystal Little - School Counselor Some strength is derived from outside circumstances, while some is innate. The strength that Naderia Johns has displayed through her high school years - derived from life’s circumstance and from within - might put her in...
Senior Stories: Faheemah Russell
Class of 2020 Senior Stories: Faheemah Russell School: Parkway Center City Middle College High School Nominated By: Michelle Ludlow - School Counselor “Do you know who I am?!” exclaimed Faheemah Russell, as we discussed why graduation means so much to her – her passion and pride emanating through Zoom. “Do you know who I am?”...
Senior Stories: Dylanger Thomas
Class of 2020 Senior Stories: Dylanger Thomas School: Penn Treaty High School Nominated By: Patricia Fine – Counselor Dylanger Thomas is not going to be stopped. Plain and simple. He’s been through a lot, and with the help of some key people in his life, he’s come to see that though the odds seem against...