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Kree Small has always had many goals, but one of her biggest dreams is becoming a lawyer. “That’s always what I wanted to do. I really like English and history…

Growing up with two parents who worked in law enforcement has been a big influence in Ashley Smith’s life. From being introduced to serious social issues many teens wouldn’t know…

Since she was a little girl, Rebecca Harris knew she wanted to work in the criminal justice field. At first she wanted to be a lawyer, but her interests are…

Omar Moros Taylor has always been interested in the environment, but when he first transferred to Richmond Community High School from New York, joining the Environmental Club expanded his interest.…

When she was younger, Xariah Godfrey enjoyed listening to her mother and grandfather debate about politics. Though they had different opinions, they always shared their points of view with a…

From babysitting his niece and nephew, to different volunteer experiences, Christian Price has always enjoyed working with children. When he was in the tenth grade, Christian started working as a…

From watching “Animal Planet” and building an interest in science, to telling her relatives that she wanted to be a “baby doctor,” Jordan Oliver has always wanted to work in…

Besides maintaining a 4.4 GPA and being active in extracurricular activities, Jamaija Rhoades stayed busy working in the community as a volunteer, one of her favorite things to do. She…

From “The Aristocrats” to “Bambi,” Chablise Hammie grew up watching animated shows and movies. “Disney always seemed so magical and so beautiful,” Chablise said. “Not only for the story, but…

From the young age of three, Taiya Cleveland was a dancer. One day when her mother saw her in the kitchen dancing and tapping her feet, she knew her daughter…