My name is Ammaarah Williams. I was born on August 5th, 1999 in Cleveland, Ohio. I attended North Carolina Central University (NCCU) where I pursued both my athletic and academic career. I received my Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration with a concentration in management from NCCU in 2021. Also, I was blessed to receive 2Continue reading “Ammaarah Williams”
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David Haydu
I am David Haydu, a current college student at the University of Akron studying Sales and Marketing with a minor in Entrepreneurship. How did I get here? Is a question I commonly ask myself, and oftentimes, I consider my past when deciding the kind of person I want to be in the future. I amContinue reading “David Haydu”
Jermel Wilkerson Jr.
Jermel Wilkerson Jr. is a 16 year old resident of Twinsburg,OH. The youngest and the tallest of six, beloved by his siblings. They share the responsibility of encouraging him to be the best version of himself, and consequently, he is known for being kind, well-rounded, and laid back. In middle school, Jermel recalls his History,Continue reading “Jermel Wilkerson Jr.”
Javaughn Williams
Thank you guys so much for the recognition, it truly means a lot. I’m from inner city Cleveland, Ohio, I attended the prestigious John Hay School of Architecture & Design high school and I was a dual sport athlete there. Someone who influenced me while I was at John Hay was my coach/ mentor MicahContinue reading “Javaughn Williams”
Caius Waithe
Caius is an Air Force kid who most recently lived in Navarre, Florida where his dad was stationed at Hurlburt Field. He liked the weather, his school, and his soccer club. After his dad retired from the Air Force, they returned to his hometown of Akron, OH. “I was influenced the most academically by myContinue reading “Caius Waithe”
Hunter Garretson
Hello, my name is Hunter Garretson and I come from the small town of Newcomerstown, Ohio. In high school, I was always getting involved. Athletically, I participated in cross country and track and field. I was also involved in marching band and choir and was a crew member for our high school plays and musicals.Continue reading “Hunter Garretson”
Will Owens
My name is William Jordan Owens. I am from Cleveland, Ohio and currently, I am 19 years old. Being recognized as a potential candidate for the program REAL Recognize REAL is understood to be an honor given and has also brought awareness to the fact that I could use a platform such as this programContinue reading “Will Owens”
Adult
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Think And Grow Rich by Nepoleon Hill Atomic Habits by James Clear The Power of Broke by Daymond John
High School
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas On the Come Up by Angie Thomas The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X and Alex Haley An American Marriage by Tayari Jones The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
Middle School
Becoming Kareem: Growing Up On and Off the Court by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar The Crossover by Kwame Alexander Locomotion by Jacqueline Woodson The Kid Who Only Hit Homers by Matt Christopher Serafina’s Promise by Ann E. Burg
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