Kendall W., a senior at Wilmer-Hutchins High School, is preparing for more than just graduation.  As valedictorian of the Class of 2025, she’s headed to Prairie View A&M University this summer on a full-ride academic scholarship to major in architecture.  “I actually wasn’t aiming to become valedictorian,” Kendall said. “It kind of just happened. I just wanted to keep all my grades in the 90s because that’s the standard I hold myself to.” Kendall is the only Black female student in the school’s construction pathway, where she focused on plumbing while also earning her associate’s degree. This summer, she’ll take…

Written by Chandler Flowers, Communication Services junior associate. Dax P., a senior at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, is a standout example of how talent, leadership, and dedication intersect to create students poised to make lasting impacts on society.  Known for his exceptional skills in visual arts, Dax’s legacy is one not just as a talented artist but also as a passionate leader. He is actively involved in several organizations that promote personal growth, academic excellence, and social responsibility. “I have been drawing ever since I was little, but it really wasn’t just an…

Graduating senior at North Dallas High School, Carol B. stood on the steps of the U.S. Capitol ready to present her original app, MealSphere. Nervous but determined, she leaned on the steady support of her family, friends, and instructors who had encouraged her every step of the way. “MealSphere was inspired by my family’s passion for traveling and food,” she said. “We often had trouble finding authentic restaurants or stores where we could find ingredients to recreate special plates at home. This led me to realize there was a need for a single platform to help fellow food lovers and…