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Dylan Benton, son of Tiffany Higgins and Shaquita Andrews- Higgins, is a Senior at Carter G. Woodson Academy where he is the Vice President of the FFA Chapter, VP of the Junior MANNRS chapter , 1st chair cello in Chambers Orchestra and State Certified EMT. Dylan plans to attend Tennessee State University in the fall with a major in Chemistry.
Joshua Bredwood, son of Lenard and Melinda Bredwood, is a Senior at Scott County High School where he is a member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, Chorus, and Basketball team, He is also a member of the Main Street Baptist Church youth ministry and a Youth Salute recipient. Josh plans to attend Howard University in the fall with a major in Finance and minor in Computer Information System.
Quentin Bryson, son of Tina Bryson, is a Senior at Carter G Woodson Academy where is a member of the Beta Club. Quintin plans to major in Computer Science and plans to create gaming consoles at Sony.
Jarvis Bryd, son of Leroy and Wanda Byrd, is a Senior at Carter G. Woodson Academy where he is the Student Government Association president and the Beta Club. Jarvis also participates in the Leadership Lexington Youth Program, Youth Salute, and has one the “My Brother’s Keeper award.” Jarvis plans to attend Asbury University in the fall to play basketball and major in Sports Communication.
Kaimonee Cooper, son of Shanell and Kwantez Cooper, is a Senior at Lafayette High School. Kaimonee Cooper plans to attend a trade school.
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Blaike Tevis, son of James Stephen Tevis and Danita Turpin, is a senior at Carter G. Woodson Academy where he is a Beta club honor roll scholar, a member of the Student Government Association and the Student Director of the Woodson Institute. Blaike plans to attend the University of Kentucky in the fall with a major in Accounting.
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Jordyn Forbes, son of Teresa Forbes and Rony Lopez, is a Senior at Carter G. Woodson Academy where he has a Green hand degree and FFA reporter. Jordyn plans to major in Computer Science and work with a game development company.
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Armin Garner, son of Denia Channels and Reggie Garner, is a senior at Bryan Station high school. Armin plans to attend BCTC in the fall and major in Exercise Science.
Jalen Givens, son of Andre Givens and Christina Woodruff, is a Senior at Carter G. Woodson Academy where he is a member of the National Beta Club, 4x800 region champion, and has completed the MNA nursing program. Jalen plans to attend Union College in the fall on a track and field scholarship with a major in Biology.
James Godfrey, son of Carrie Salter, is a Senior at Lafayette High School where he is the President of the Black Student Union. James plans to attend Kentucky State University in the fall with a major in Psychology.
Caleb Griggs, son of Chris and Michelle Griggs, is a Senior at Great Crossing High School where he is the Treasurer for the National Honors society, a member of the varsity track and field and varsity football team. He is also an Elkhorn Crossing school student of the engineering village. Caleb plans to attend the University of Kentucky in the fall with a major in Mechanical Engineering.
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Tariq Jones, son of Trina Morton and Lamont Rice, is a Senior at Carter G. Woodson Academy where he is a member of the Captain of the Frederick Douglass High School Male Archery Team. Tariq plans to attend BCTC with a major in Engineering.
Mason King, son of Rev. Marvin and Rosalynn King, is a Senior at STEAM academy. He is an active member at his church being involved in the community outreach department, mime ministry and praise team. Mason plans to attend the University of Kentucky in the fall with a major in Business and Marketing and become a social media influencer.
Josiah Lansden, son of Winston and Donna Lansden, is Senior at Carter G. Woodson Academy. Josiah plans to attend BCTC then transfer to Kentucky State University with a major in film.
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Keegan Lockhart, son of Dorothy and Anthony Lockhart, is a senior at East Jessamine High School and has received a grant from Verizon and is certified by Microsoft. Keegan plans to attend Mount Marty University in the fall with a major in Business Administration.
Nathan Mack, son of Kris Wilson and Nathan Mack Sr., is a senior at Bourbon County High School where he is a member of the Beta Club member, honor roll student and a member of the Student Government Association. Nathan plans to attend Western Kentucky University with a major in Sports Marketing and minor in event planning.
Rhyan Mosely, son of Jackie Canada, is senior at Carter G. Woodson Academy where he is a 2nd and 3rd place State Science fair winner. Rhyan plans to attend BCTC with a major in Music Education.
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Ross Patton, son of Rodney and Rhea Patton, is a senior at the Learning Center and Eastside Technical school where he is an All a honor roll student, 1st place in regional and state skills USA- Job skills demo A and Criminal Justice. Ross plans to attend Eastern Kentucky University with a major in Homeland Security and Music Composition.
Hezekiah Robinson, son of Keyyoka Robinson, is a senior at Carter G. Woodson Academy and plans to go to the Air Force.
Jermane Shegog, son of TaQuoya and Jermane Shegog, is a senior at Lafayette. Jermane plans to attend Western Kentucky University with a major in Business.
DeAirious Smith, son of Crystal Newton and Byron Smith, is a senior at Lexington Christian Academy where he is a member of the national honor society and national Beta club. DeAirious plans to play football at Eastern Illinois University and major in Computer engineering.
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Myles Warfield, son of Derrick and Audrena Warfield, is a senior at Carter G. Woodson Academy. He plans to attend Flordia A & M University.
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