Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart
Camille Miles is grading this spring from Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart. Camille was actively involved in PATCH (Providers and Teens Communicating for Health), the Black Student Union, Multicultural Club, Green EDGE Environmental Club, STAR (Sisters Taking Active Roles), Varsity Soccer and Track and Field. This fall she will attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison to study psychology.
Q: Describe your senior year
in three words.
A: Fulfilling, exciting and emotional.
Q: What superpower do you wish
you had? Why?
A: The ability to talk to animals because I always wonder what my dog is thinking about.
Q: “I will always remember…”
A: Chanting and cheering at my high school football and basketball games.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A: Taking a bit of time away from school to take a road trip down to the west coast with my close friends.
Q: How would you like to help our world?
A: Through being an activist for human and environmental health in my community.
Jada Jarreau is graduating from Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart. A member of the Black Student Union and Science Olympiad, she will be attending Carroll University or Roger Williams in Rhode Island this fall to major in forensic science.
Q: Describe your senior year
in three words.
A: Chaotic, nostalgic, memorable
Q: What superpower do you wish
you had? Why?
A: A superpower that I wish I had is the ability to talk to animals, because I just want to know what they are thinking, if they are in pain, what their favorite kind of treat is or why the squirrels really want to steal the birdseed my family sets out! I just think talking to animals would be pretty cool.
Q: “I will always remember…”
A: I will always remember my best friends who were able to make me laugh on even my worst days and that helped make me the person I am today. Also, I will always remember the teachers that made my high school experience even better and sometimes a little more stressful!
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A: In 5 years I see myself either traveling around the world or possibly in the lab working in forensic science. I know that I want to see the beautiful sights the world has and dance the global dance!
Q: How would you like to help our world?
A: I would like to help our world by continuing to volunteer at different organizations and continue to speak up and dedicate my time towards issues that I deeply believe in.
Rawan Alnahrawi
Emmanuel Apodaca
Gabriel Brito
Oriol Canto Moliner
Tingwei Chen
Miguel Gonzalez
Connor Grabins
Juan Gutierrez
Daniel James
Jada Jarreau
Xiaoyuan Ji
Hannah Kolpien
Alaka Leske
Anaka Leske
Xiaoying Li
Shao-Ting Lin
Alejandro Lira
Wenting Lu
Payton McGrath
Camille Miles
Grace Natoli
Xilin Peng
T. Edward Strenski
Victoria Thao
Alejandro Trinidad-Echevarria
Navnit Venkatesh
Zixuan Xia
Ziyuan Xiong
James Madison Memorial High School
Jaweriya Abdirizak Abdullahi
Faiza Abdikarim Ahmed
Madalyn Saniah Allen
Eligio Bacallao
Nastarria Dominque-Shannelle Bailey
Lara Banks
Arleyah Bell
Jada Nicole Bester
Asunte Blue
Curtis L. Brown IV
Daiysha Lenae Brown
Kemal Johnathan-Maurice Brown
Derek Buckalew
Moesha Renee Buford
Keemon Deaunta Burgess
Chauncey Vechel Cannon
Laquandis Marquis Cannon
Jermaine Coleman
Shardae E Cook
Tremain Markeis Cook
Diamond Denton
Melvinnia Leeclara Dotson
Keonte Vaughn Michael Douglas
Micah Kantalee Joi Edwards-Sopha
Brandon Malaquias Encarnacion-Dominici
Tyshonn A English Brown
Nathan Francisco
Gabrielle Lucia Gaines
Hayley Mae Gaines
Liliana E. Garcia
Adam Garland
Roosevelt Glenn
Alia Pearl Grayson Tuck
Ashanta Monique Hampton
Lenard D. Harris
Devone Robert Hanyes
De’Janae Tenise Hubbard
Luke Huggins
Jaleah Beautiful Nubian Hunt
Justin Trevon Jackson
Kasean Amir Jackson
Trisha Ann James
Anthony Jovaughn Jefferson
D’Angelo J. Jenkins Jr.
Areiyl Doris-Nenita Jones
Taylor K. Jones
Leilani Kapinus
Alexandra Faith Owusu Ketarkus
Grace A. Korger
Priscilla Lancaster
Dejaneah D. Latiker
Olivia Lawrence
Lekwan E. Lewis
Mary Lott
Kamron Martez Marshall
Alvin Adonis Martin
Shaianne A. McGee
Makahla Danielle McKinney-Blair
Pamela Saucier McLellan
Demonta Cortez Meeks
Perrice Montelee Miller
Shundre Anthony Miller
Antanya Moore
Zaire Rausea Moore-Burgess
Robert Murphy Jr.
Tyson Isaiah Nash
Samuel Libay Nigatu
Tylee Seth-Rayvon Nururdin
Isaiah Joel Gary O’Neal
Sharon Eboselumen Ogun
Devon William Paull
Bassiru Pa Phatty
Aishanay Nancy Pickett
Dee’Aijha Doris Pollard
Jayla Lady Prince
Kairo Pullum
Emmoni Winnie Rankins
Payton Grace Rogers
Jordan A. Sapp
Tyler Kai Seaton
Zavier M. Smith
Tirah Lachette’ Spivey
Lashaya Stephens
Ahjha’Ne Nicole Taylor
Kaia Rose Taylor
Reette Monique Thorns
David Theophilus Touray
Yacouba C. Traore
David Touray
Zaria M. Turner
Delon Donta Waller
Cordell Webster
Javani Amar Wheaton
Javion Jerome Williams
Jeremyah Dene Williams
Kevin Dwayne Williams II
Jaylanna Wooden
Edward Terrell Zachary
Dézhan Dillard is a 2020 graduate of James Madison Memorial High School. An active member of the BSU (Black Student Union) for three years.
The only male dancer member on Memorial’s Pom Pon team, Dézhan was also a member of Synergy Dance Academy. “I have been dancing almost all of my life. I love dance so much that I plan to open my very own dance academy.”
Dézhan will be attending a HBCU (historically black colleges and universities) this fall to major in business management.
“I plan to push myself hard so I can achieve my goal.”
Jaylah Harris is graduating in the spring from James Madison Memorial High School. Her hobbies include hanging out with friends, watching cultural documentaries, and spending time with my family.
She served as the secretary for BSU, a leader in AVID Student Council, and a MSAN Scholar. This fall she will be attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to major in education.
“Without the love and support from many of my teachers, family and peers, I would not be in the position I am today. In the future, I want to be a math teacher. I feel like we need more teachers of color in this world and it is my honor to fulfill the need.”
La Follette High School
Mamadou Saliou Bah
Denzel Payton Bailey
Jocelyn Grace Barlow
Djenabou Barry
Samadou Barry
Zohra Ann Benelcaid
Amil Tah-Yae Benton
Emyra V. Benton
Jaylend Jerome Brown
Keyonta Jerelle Bunch
Malcolm Calmese
Taurus Demorris Carter Jr.
Prince Roosevelt Carter
Mariama Ceesay
Binta Cham
Daniel Conner Jr.
Corey Lee D’Amour
Ty Shaun M.Daniels
Isaiah Davis
Menelik A.Diagne-Vacek
Taibatou Diallo
Kareanna Jamia Dillard
Alexandra Leigh Dixon
Bryan Driver
Johnny J. Easter
Robert L. Echols
Destanee Marie Flowers
David Dennis Gray
Derek Michael Gray
Victoria Denise Greer
Darius Juwan Guyton-Holman
Dapri Alex Hallom
Nataya Nicole Haste
Jaishawn Naikwon Hayes
Teagan Kenbert Holder
Toniece Christine Horne
D’Andre Lee Howard
Ajafatou Jabang
Fatima Jabang
Aniyah Ann Jackman
Kenneth Jackson Jr.
Daquariae Shunti D. Jackson
Taije’Lah Rena Jackson
Mamadou Isaiah Jallow
Akira Ashuntee James
Danaeya Herisen-Mae James
Lonnie Jennings III
Xuan J. Johnson
Demetrice Jones
Dezmond Odell Jones
Jakel D. Jones
Makane Kane
Omar Kane
Martin Luther King Jr.
Noor Hala Lababidi
Cyrus Robert Lashore
Thomas Edward Lawrence
Armond John Lee
Savanna Marie Lee
Kamiah Desiree Lewis
Cole P. Little
Erick Walter-Ben Lumpkin
Sela Leila Lynk
James Hubert Manly
Noah Steven Meiller
Teja Damia Moore
Maxx Victor Moran
Shabriana Janice Ann Murphy
Payton Jerome Neal
Lillie D. Newson
Blessing Seun Odjedele
Alanna G.D. O’Neil
Reahsah Ty Pagel
Alfred Payton III
Anthony Brown Persinger
Dwayne E. Phillips Jr.
Camron Parrish Poelinitz
Jada Chantel Pope
Anthony M. Powell
Dakovin Ramone Prather
Shantierra Pride
Nyenhial G. Riak
Kessiah Marie Robinson
Malik Amari Robinson
Tramale Lorenz Robinson
Vindia Mia Angela Robinson
Keara Rose Rogers
Demitri R. Sago
Momodou Lamin Sanneh
Eden Mackenzie Schlough-Gbedey
Alijah Lee Scott
Darou Seye
Sienna Shaw
Kavell Lashawn Sims
Chanel Jana Skinner
James Steele
Faith Renee Stluka
Autumn Marie Stroede
Fabius Savion Tabor
Sylvia M.Taliaferro
Augustine S. Tatus
Mikhaya Marypat Tucci
Sir Emarion Melvin Tucker
Tykia Louise Turner
Tyquawn Myking Turner
Tafika-Kenan Joshua Valhmu
Ariel S. Virghes
Tommie West
Sayla Anne Whylie
Jymeni Railynn Willoughby
Akeeva Zalee Georgia Solei Wilson
Najae Crystaal Wilson
Anthoine C. Wright Jr.
Victoria Greer is graduating this spring from La Follette High School. Active in the Black Student Union, Student Council, and Spring Musical, Victoria was involved with the Information Technology Academy on UW-Madison’s campus, and spent two years with the Wisconsin Children’s Choir She will be attending Howard University to obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications.
Q: Describe your senior year in three words.
A: Challenging. Rewarding. Unpredictable.
Q: What superpower do you wish
you had? Why?
A: If I had any superpower it would be photographic memory. It would make my life a lot easier if I could get through course material much faster. It may not be the coolest superpower, but it’s the one I would use the most.
Q: “I will always remember…”
A: Something that I will always remember is that there are constantly going to be people who are going to doubt your abilities and decisions. However, you are the only person who knows yourself and knows how much you really can achieve.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A: In 5 years I hope to start a career that I can flourish in. I hope not to have any student loans so I can be free to make my own choices with my money and not have to owe any of it to anyone else.
Q: How would you like to help our world?
A: One thing that many people gloss over when looking at the problems in our society is the condition of our public schools. Students need a clean and conducive environment for learning. The world has changed since the time that many schools in our area have been built, yet there have been minimal renovations to our buildings. As I get older, I would donate and encourage others to invest in their local high schools in order to raise enough money to renovate them.
Akira James is graduating from Lafollette High School. A member of the school’s Board of Visitors and a member of the Black Student Union, she will be attending Wilberforce University as a pre-law student.
Q: Describe your senior year in three words.
A: Unexpected, Exciting and Destroyed
Q: What superpower do you wish you had? Why?
A: I would pick being able to see into the future just so I would also know what to expect and be able to properly prepare.
Q: “I will always remember…”
A: I will always remember the teachers who actually tried their hardest to give us the best education and support during my 4 years.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A: In about 5 years I plan to be in my first year of law school getting the best law education possible.
Q: How would you like to help our world?
A: I want to be a defense attorney so I can help the innocent people in jail and prison be able to have a second chance at life. Some are falsely accused, and I want to be their advocate and fight for them and prove their innocence.
Blessing Odjedele is graduating from Lafollette High School. Member of the Black Student Union and treasurer of Student Council, she will be attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the fall to study human resource management.
Q: Describe your senior year in three words.
A: Dream, Afraid, Passionate
Q: What superpower do you wish you had? Why?
A: I would want to be able to time travel because I can go back in time and tell my younger self to keep working hard and keep my head up because at the end it will get better.
Q: “I will always remember…”
A: I will always remember the people that help me during my high school years. I will always be grateful for everything. I will always remember the lesson high school taught.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A: I see myself graduating college and starting my career, and start my dream of helping my people in my country.
Q: How would you like to help our world?
A: I plan to help our world by helping low income families, but ever since I came to America I always want to go back to Togo and Nigeria to help young girls and boys like to receive a better education. I want to build a better school system for them, so they can help create a better life for themself and others around them.
Vindia Robinson is a member of La Follette High School’s Class of 2020. Active in the Black Student Union, AVID, Youth Court, National Honor Society, and PEOPLE Program, Vindia will attend Clark Atlanta University to major in psychology with a minor in public health.
Q: Describe your senior year in three words.
A: New, Quick, Memorable
Q: What superpower do you wish you had? Why?
A: If I could have a superpower I would want the power to read minds. That way in certain situations I could know what the next person is thinking and be a few steps ahead of them.
Q: “I will always remember…”
A: I will always remember that COVID-19 stole my senior year.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A: In 5 years I see myself into my first year of medical/grad school on my way to becoming a psychiatrist.
Q: How would you like to help our world?
A: I want to help our world by getting rid of the stigmas and negative stereotypes that cloud the Black community’s judgement about therapy and receiving therapy.
McFarland High School
Brian Bruce Jr. is among the 2020 graduates from McFarland High School. He was active on the basketball team, Black Student Union, wind ensemble, McFarland pep band, jazz band, cross country, ultimate frisbee, and Leadership Greater Madison. In the fall, he will attend the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh to pursue a career in computer science.
Q: Describe your senior year in three words.
A: Short, fun, hopeful
Q: What superpower do you wish you had? Why?
A: Mind reading. Communicating with people would be so much easier if we knew what the other person was thinking.
Q: “I will always remember…”
A: I will always remember arriving at McFarland my freshman year coming from a school with a graduating 8th grade class of 10 students. The transition to a much bigger school was tough, but I pushed through and made a lot of friends and memories on this journey.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A: In 5 years I see myself either finishing up my last year of school financially stable, or already in an enjoyable job relating to my major.
Q: How would you like to help our world?
A: I would like to help the world with my music. After school I want to continue playing and continue to train my skills and get better, whether that be in a band or making my own music.
Carson Aubey
Marcus Barr
Brian Bruce
Jonathon Cain
Lajon Chislom
Trevor Ellis
Katie Ferguson
Connor Frasier
Liliana Gallegos
Freya Gilbertson
Hugo Gonzalez
Erika Granados Centeno
Kynaeda Gray
Joshua Green
Violet Green
Tenzin Guerek
Nicholas Hall
Bailey Hauge
Donovon Hudson
Alexander King
Trevor Knox
Britney Lazo Guevara
Zhihao Li
Eric Martinez Valdez
Brandon Mendez-Maya
Ackem Pangli
Lydia Pongratz
Jeremiah Price-Johnson
Kyera Richmond
Damien Schmidtka
Xavier Schreiber
Diamond Smith
Inamuddin Syed
Vivek Tara
Wade Taylor
Isabel Trudell
Talee Xiong
Sony Yang
Chhime Yangdron
Esther Yeun
Connor Frasier joins the 2020 graduating class from McFarland High School. A member of the Black Student Union and Student Advisory Group, Connor will be attending Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa where I will be playing football. He’s undecided on my major at this time.
Q: Describe your senior year in three words.
A: Shorter than anticipated.
Q: What superpower do you wish you had? Why?
A: I would want teleportation because I could be anywhere at any time.
Q: “I will always remember…”
A: I will always remember my coach, Doug Peterson, and everything he has done for me in helping me become the person that I am today.
Q: Where do you see yourself in
5 years?
A: Hopefully having finished with college and finding a job.
Q: How would you like to help our world?
A: Being kind to others.
Nicholas A. Hall is graduating this spring from McFarland High School. A member of the Black Student Union, he will be attending the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with intentions to major in Marketing.
Q: Describe your senior year in three words.
A: Bittersweet, humbling, memorable
Q: What superpower do you wish you had? Why?
A: If I could have any superpower it would definitely be super speed because I could get in and out of places in a blink of an eye and my speed would carry over to power and athleticism.
Q: “I will always remember…”
A: I will always remember the abruptness of my senior year.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A: In 5 years, I see myself with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in marketing or communications, and pursuing my football career beyond the collegiate level.
Q: How would you like to help our world?
A: In high school I was an active member of the Black Student Union and I want to continue to advocate for racial equality through further educating myself on these matters as well as continuing to speak out against injustice.
SUN PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL
Momodou Ceesay is a member of Sun Prairie High School’s Class of 2020. President of Black Student Union president, and member of 100 Black Scholars, and the African Student Association, he is undecided where he will attend college, but will major in marketing.
Q: Describe your senior year in three words.
A: Crazy, Memorable, Fun
Q: What superpower do you wish
you had? Why?
A: I wish I had the power to grant wishes because I’d be able to make other’s wishes come true as well as my own.
Q: “I will always remember…”
A: I will always remember all my teachers, peers, and family members who supported me through my high school career. They encouraged me to always try my best and step out of my comfort zone to achieve big opportunities.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A: In 5 years I see myself graduating from college with my bachelor’s degree and working somewhere where I know I’ll be happy.
Q: How would you like to help our world?
A: I would like to help the world by educating more young people of color on finances and managing their money. A lot of people don’t understand the importance of managing their money and how to make the most out of their money.
Danielle Johnston is graduating from Sun Prairie High School. A member of the Gymnastics team and Spanish club, she will be attending the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire to study Rehabilitation Science.
Q: Describe your senior year in three words.
A: Unforgettable, short lived
Q: What superpower do you wish
you had? Why?
A: If I could have a superpower, I would be able to breathe fire just because I think it would be really cool and could also be helpful in some situations.
Q: “I will always remember…”
A: I will always remember the amazing opportunities I took advantage of this year like being a part of my school’s musical “Footloose” this past fall and the even more amazing people that I met along the way.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A: In 5 years, I see myself completing my first year of grad school. I don’t know where that would be, but I have plenty of time to figure it out.
Q: How would you like to help our world?
A: I’m going to school to become a physical therapist, so, I would like to help our world by allowing people to live their lives without pain. I want to help people become stronger and be the best they can be, fitness-wise.
ZaVeon Jones is graduating from Sun Prairie High School this spring. A member of the Black Student Union and the girls varsity basketball team, she will be attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to major in criminal justice and the pre-law program.
Q: Describe your senior year in three words.
A: Humorous, Amazing, and Short
Q: What superpower do you wish you had? Why?
A: Teleportation because I could go anywhere, I wanted to at any time without wasting gas and getting in trouble.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A: In 5 years, I will be attending law school to pursue a career as a successful attorney in the future.
Q: How would you like to help our world?
A: I would teach everyone the importance of equality.
Verona Area High School
Tamiya Smith is a 2020 graduate of Verona Area High School. She was involved in the Black Student Union, Multicultural Cultural Leadership Council, Sisters Supporting Sisters, National Honors Society, Silver Cord, Youth Court, and mentoring. This fall she plans to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison to pursue a degree in criminal Justice
Q: Describe your senior year in three words.
A: Fun, overwhelming and surprising
Q: What superpower do you wish you had? Why?
A: Looking into the future because I like to know what’s going on ahead of time.
Q: “I will always remember…”
A: I will always remember the great advice my parents gave me.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A: In five years I see myself finishing my first year of graduate school and hopefully having some type of career in modeling.
Q: How would you like to help our world?
A: I want to work in the criminal justice field so I can help the wrongfully convicted and treated Black people.
Tejah Travis is graduating this spring from Verona Area High School. An active member of the Madison Youth Choirs, Millionaires club, Black Student Union, and Sisters Supporting Sisters, she will be attending Johnson C. Smith University for Elementary Education.
Q: Describe your senior year in three words.
A: Fun, short, quarantine
Q: What superpower do you wish you had? Why?
A: I wish I could fly so that I could travel the world.
Q: “I will always remember…”
A: I will always remember the amazing memories I had in high school.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A: Hopefully teaching a bunch of amazing kids.
Q: How would you like to help our world?
A: By giving every student a quality education.
Surad Isse is graduating this spring from Verona Area High School. A member of Sisters Supporting Sisters who supported Black Student Union activities, she plans to attend Edgewood College in the fall to likely pursue studies in nursing.
Q: Describe your senior year in three words.
A: Difficult, fun, eye-opening
Q: What superpower do you wish you had? Why?
A: Teleportation because it will make my life easier, being able to go to different places quickly will ensure that I’m not late for anything.
Q: “I will always remember…”
A: I will always remember… all the people in school who helped me get into college.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A: Working somewhere in the medical field.
Q: How would you like to help our world?
A: Being there for people who need it, spreading positivity.
Israel Ann Anderson
Ivyonna Mone’ Applebee
Jessica Marlene Ayite Atayi
Tanzsaeniya Bey
Hunter Jacob Bohnsack
Antalasia Branch
Anyiah Branch
Rayna Janae Briggs
A’Janea Burton
Quantrell Anthony Caffey
Quintus Charles Caffey
Mariem Bint-Yahya Clute
Jordan Michael Leo Coby
Jacob Derrell Connor
Aubrey Lee Dawkins
Gavin Doby
JaRon Dorenzo
Teaara Shontinique Easterling
Alonzo Resha Gipson
Sebastian Othella Golden
Hunter Jadyn Gordon
Nathaniel Jacob Hanson
Skylar James Hawkins
Xavier C. Howard
Jhamila Hoye
Jonathon Earl Hug
Surad Omar Isse
Theron Gerard Jackson
Dezire Angel Johnson
Mulugeta Johnson
Silas S. Johnson
Taylun David Kennedy
Tiesha Cierra Mack
Tavion Montrey McNuckle
Sabrina Elizabeth Melendez-Quinton
Cole Haven Meverden
Cierra Alexis Mingo
Malik L. Odetunde
Darien Anthony-Edward Peer
Mouhamed F. Secka
Tamiya Monique Smith
Taeman Letrell Talton
Tejah LaNese Travis
Kiara Rose Twumasi
Raekwon A. Wilson
West High School
Alana Caire is a 2020 graduate of Madison West High School. She served on the leadership committee for the Black Student Union, helping to shape the agenda around equity, opportunity and representation; and connecting with other MMSD Black Student Unions, district officials, local media, the school community and more. Alana was also a member of the MMSD Student Advisory Board where she served alongside other students to advise the superintendent and district leadership on student learning, school culture, and equity. A member of the Symphony and Philharmonic Orchestras, most recently playing first violin, she worked as an active volunteer with two local non-profits, One City Schools and The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness. In her spare time, she exercises her artistic and writing skills with many book drafts in the works. In the fall, Alana plans to attend Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, to study anthropology and pursue a pre-vet education.
Q: Describe your senior year in three words.
A: Hectic. Fun. Eye-opening.
Q: What superpower do you wish you had? Why?
A: If I could have a superpower, it would most definitely be shapeshifting. Humanity has its obstacles and can be very stressful and shortsighted at times. Sometimes I wish for a break from the world, away from human problems, hence my love of animals and nature. If I had the ability to shapeshift, I could turn into any living being with a beating heart and live the rest of my days in that form if I wanted to.
Q: “I will always remember…”
A: I will always remember the fun times I had with my friends, my favorite teachers, and my BSU family. A special shout out to Mr. Zappia, West High History Teacher, who is a true champion for young people, and my greatest mentor.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A: In five years, I will have graduated with honors from undergrad and will be entering veterinary school while writing my futuristic novels in my spare time. I plan also to be a famous author someday with several of my future book series published and on Amazon’s bestseller list. I hope they will inspire young people to pursue their dreams whether they be practical or not.
Q: How would you like to help our world?
A: I will use my voice, my skills, my knowledge, and my passionate spirit to empower the youth of my generation and the next; to bring awareness to the many diverse cultures around the world and their importance in our societies; and to preserve the gifts Mother Nature has bestowed upon us so we may continue to thrive sustainably.
Noah Anderson is graduating from West High School this spring. The leader of the school’s Black Student Union Noah is driven by his African heritage and is often quoted saying “I come from greatness.” He was also active in Latina Familia, and MULTICO, a company of seniors chosen to reflect the diverse ethnic and racial population of Madison’s schools. He will begin his post-secondary education at Milwaukee Area Technical College or Madison college, then transfer to an HBCU to pursue a degree in business and music production.
Q: Describe your senior year in three words.
A: Revealing. Bittersweet. Concluded.
Q: What superpower do you wish
you had? Why?
A: Teleportation so when its cold outside I can feel like it’s the month of May.
Q: “I will always remember…”
A: I will always remember me never switching up for any opportunity.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A: I see myself winning a Grammy five years from now and then healing my community.
Q: How would you like to help our world?
A: I want to help our world by healing the communities that are broken and bringing opportunity to those who’ve been looked over.
Danielle Crim is a 2020 graduate of Madison West High School. A member of the National Honor Society and French Honor Society, Danielle was also active in the Black Student Union, Regent Cheer team, Dressed to Trill (acapella choir), and Senior Citizens. This fall she will major in Contemporary, Urban, and Popular Music at Columbia College Chicago.
Q: Describe your senior year in three words.
A: Exciting. Stressful. Eventful.
Q: What superpower do you wish
you had? Why?
A: I wish I had Telekinesis, because with this superpower, I can control anything with my mind so I can do anything.
Q: “I will always remember…”
A: I will always remember the times I spent with my friends this past year.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A: In 5 years I see myself with a career in songwriting, working with many artists.
Q: How would you like to help our world?
A: I will change the world by creating music that will send positive messages to the public, and help create a better understanding throughout the world. I will also work with communities to inspire and assist young students of color in going into and working with music.
Ani A Dickerson is proudly graduating from Madison West High School. A member of the Black Student Union and AVID, she will be attending Marquette University in the fall to study criminology.
Q: Describe your senior year in three words.
A: Blessings. Adjustment. Happiness.
Q: What superpower do you wish you had? Why?
A: I wish I had the superpower to fly because then I can go wherever I want for free
Q: “I will always remember…”
A: I will always remember that I have my family no matter what.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A: I see myself just graduating with my bachelor’s degree and applying for law schools somewhere in Texas or California.
Q: How would you like to help our world?
A: I would like to help the world by being an advocate for families that have struggled with what many other families can’t understand or see the importance of and that’s the impact of incarceration. I want to help all men and women get out of a system they seem to feel stuck!
Achemsa Cleopatria Kum is a 2020 graduate from Madison West High School. A member of the Black Student Union Committee all through high school, she plans to attend Madison Area Technical College to begin her studies in biology, anatomy and physiology as a major; and Spanish, African studies as minors.
For two years she also was a member of Familia Latin, Student Council, Salsa y Salsa and worked as a mentor in the Achievement Connection Program. Her other activities include the Homework Club, Mann Scholars program, Student Ambassador, XQueens, Women of Color program, National Honor Society and PEOPLE Scholar program.
Q: Describe your senior year in three words.
A: Adventurous. Exciting. Mysterious.
Q: What superpower do you wish you had? Why?
A: I wish I had a superpower of healing/regeneration because my goal is to get into the medical field to save lives. And help overcome the impossibilities. I want to have the power to restore biotic organisms to their optimal health. I want to see to it that people’s needs are being restored.
Q: “I will always remember…”
A: I will always remember who I was and who I am now due to the help of my family, mentors, teachers, and friends.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A: I see myself as a doctor with a Ph.D. in 5 years, running a nonprofit hospital, and building clinics around the world to help underprivileged countries for good health and mental stability.
Q: How would you like to help our world?
A: I like to help our world by letting them know the importance of good health and showing humility to one another. Our healthcare system hasn’t done a great job improving care for our patients, which are restrictive practices associated with managed care, racial/ethnic and gender bias in healthcare delivery, hospital errors, medical fraud, and higher cost. Our patients need our help especially families who have nothing or speak out, they need to have someone who can speak for them and make them feel important. My first experience offering health services was helping the elderly at a small clinic in my village at the age of 5. I plan to continue this work by opening a non-profit hospital that partners with student-run clinics to offer services to immigrant families. I also plan to keep connecting with doctors and attending healthcare seminars in order to build and stay connected with the local healthcare communities and stay up to date on the most current issues impacting our patients so that we can all properly attend to their needs. This is how I plan to help our world.
Amaya Grant-Scott is graduating this spring from West High School. Active in junior varsity soccer, varsity track and the performing arts group MULTICO, a company of seniors chosen to reflect the diverse ethnic and racial population of Madison’s schools.
Amaya will attend Clark Atlanta University to pursue a pharmacy career.
Q: Describe your senior year in three words.
A: Short, eye opening, and heartbreaking.
Q: What superpower do you wish you had? Why?
A: One superpower I would love to have would be flying or teleportation, so I can go anywhere whenever I want too.
Q: “I will always remember…”
A: I will always remember being a regent.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A: Traveling the world.
Q: How would you like to help our world?
A: I want to help our world by cutting down the opioid crisis.
Noah Anderson
Dayne Armwald
Robert Ashley
Alana Caire
Brandon Adorno Colon
Kayla Cribbs
Danielle Crim
Ani Dickerson
Lamees Elhassan
Elizabeth Hanson
Achemsa Kum
Victor Lazarian
Destiny Lloyd
Bram Navsaria
James Postle
Amaya Grant-Scott
Joseph Urey
