What do you do when the odds are stacked against you? Carver HSES Senior Tahmina Akhter is an impressive example of overcoming the odds.

Penn Treaty graduating senior Dylanger Thomas hasn’t just overcome the odds – he’s defeated them.

“Do you know who I am?” Parkway Center City Graduating senior Faheemah Russell lets us all know what she’s made of and what she’s overcome to graduate.

Some strength is derived from outside circumstances, while some is innate.

Seniors worldwide and citywide will say this has been a challenging year. Benjamin Franklin HS senior Izaz Mahmud calls that an understatement.

Widener Memorial School senior Tracey Chan has never let her physical challenges stand in the way of her pursuing a complete high school experience.

Sometimes we’re forced to grow up too fast. Northeast senior Sara Shuaipi understands, and has taken it in stride.

LINC senior Javier Adorno is the first in his family to graduate. He’s fighting multiple battles, but quietly and courageously conquering.

Philadelphia Military Academy senior Zanett Davila is familiar with struggle, so she’s determined to create a successful life and be able to provide for her family

 Lincoln Senior Quaasha Artis possesses some valuable skills borne of her experiences and hardships.

Sometimes life can feel like a series of unfortunate events. Edison senior Terrell Bullock-Wallington knows this all too well, but credits grace for getting him through.