USA — At Sebastian River High School in Texas, 18-year-old Jayden Hughes, an African American-Hispanic student, has made history by becoming the school’s first Black valedictorian in its 27-year history. He had a remarkable 4.67 GPA and a 1410 SAT score when he graduated.
Jayden’s path wasn’t always easy. He remembers getting a “B” in a ninth-grade course and a 62 in algebra in seventh school, which motivated him to put in more effort. More than anything else, that B humbled me. You can’t be flawless all the time,” he said.
Since then, Jayden has consistently received As and taken on a demanding course load:
Nine classes in the junior year, including one Advanced Placement (AP) course and six International Baccalaureate (IB) courses.
Senior Year: One AP course, six additional IB courses, plus dual enrolment at a nearby college.
Excellence in Extracurricular Activities and Academics
Along with his scholastic accomplishments, Jayden:
held the position of National Honour Society President.
served as a maths tutor.
participated actively in the Leadership Academy at Chick-fil-A.
worked 20–24 hours a week as a part-time employee at Publix.
obtained a Certification as a Biology Technician via the Career & Technical Education program at his school.
He credits his family’s sacrifices for his accomplishment. For my family, this is. I am who I am now because of their struggles,” Jayden remarked.
Jayden has been admitted to prestigious universities, such as
University of Florida
University of Miami
Florida State University
Duke University (his dream school)
He is considering a path in biotechnology or pre-med, with a long-term goal of becoming an orthopedic surgeon.
CREDIT: ALLSCHOOL, Allschoolabs
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