Teen makes history as school's first-ever African American male valedictorian—with a GPA of 4.7! 'He is brilliant, talented, a musical genius and is one of the most well-rounded students that I've ever had the opportunity to work with.'
Rawlin Tate Jr., a student at Woodland High School in Stockbridge, is graduating with a 4.7 GPA. The impressive senior is the first black male to hold the highest academic title at his school since it opened in 2007.
"I see it as a benchmark for other males and not only at Woodland, but at other locations," dad Rawlin Tate Sr. told"GMA.""Rawlin succeeded in extra curricular and academics. This is the opportunity for other men to [say], 'Hey, being smart is OK.'" "He is brilliant, talented, a musical genius and is one of the most well-rounded students that I've ever had the opportunity to work with," Ellis said.
He received more than $1 million in scholarship offers and was accepted to all 14 schools he had applied for including Louisiana State University, Morehouse College, Ohio State University, Georgia Institute of Technology -- to name a few.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Memphis teen overcomes homelessness to earn $3 million in scholarships, valedictorian honorsTupac Mosley, 17, received $3 million in scholarships and was recognized as his high school's valedictorian at Raleigh Egypt High School in Memphis.
Consulte Mais informação »
Homeless Tennessee high school valedictorian earns $3M in scholarships“Your location is not your limitation. Anything that is a blockade is not something you can’t overcome,” Tupac Moseley said.
Consulte Mais informação »
Teladoc has unleashed the first-ever virtual care patient safety organizationUS virtual care company Teladoc established the healthcare industry's first patient safety organization (PSO) that deals solely with virtual care.
Consulte Mais informação »
Ohio State team doctor abused over 177 male students — and school leaders knew: ReportOhio State team doctor abused 177 students, school leaders knew
Consulte Mais informação »
Cholesterol levels are improving for American kids and teens, study showsThe cholesterol levels of American children and adolescents improved between 1999 and 2016, according to data on 26,000 young people ages 6 to 19.
Consulte Mais informação »
Opinion | Buttigieg won’t win without African AmericansOpinion: Buttigieg won’t win without African Americans
Consulte Mais informação »
Richer Than Oprah: How The Nation's Wealthiest African-American Conquered Tech And Wall Street
Consulte Mais informação »