“Welcome to the Royce West Leadership Academy.” A soft-spoken middle school student greeted Sen. Royce West with these words as he arrived at the renaming ceremony held in his honor. For West, it was a touching realization marking the significance of hearing a student address the school in his honor for the first time. “This moment is not lost on me and I understand the significance of this day,” said West, reflecting on the impact of the day. Surrounded by students, elected officials, and community members, the Royce West Leadership Academy was officially unveiled on Feb. 20, signifying the senator’s…
