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Our scholars,
past and present.

The students who carried REACH's first scholarships into college, work, and the next chapter. We're proud of every one of them.

2020
2021

Three scholars. One pandemic year.

The 2020–2021 school year was filled with uncertainty for students around the globe. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, we are proud of these scholars' resiliency — and excited to spotlight the winners of our 2020–2021 scholarship.

Nahzire West
Class of 2021

Nahzire West

Booker T. Washington HS

Four-year letterman in baseball, named Captain all four years. Dual enrollment, L.E.A.D. Ambassador, HOSA Debate Team, Student Government. Launched his own apparel line — already a sought-after product among his peers.

Trinity Lewis
Class of 2021

Trinity Lewis

Henry Grady HS

4.0 GPA and four-year captain of girls' basketball. Served on Atlanta Public Schools' Equity Board, leading development of the system's first documented equity policy. Volunteer with No Place for Hate. Reviving an abandoned park as a youth outlet.

Yakia Edmonds
Class of 2021

Yakia Edmonds

KIPP Atlanta Collegiate HS

Nearly a 3.5 GPA, KIPP Varsity Cheerleading, KAC Dance, Dolce Dancing Diva Club. Teen volunteer for City of Refuge, Mt. Vernon Baptist server, teacher's assistant, Goodwill volunteer — and runs a successful clothing business on top of it.

2019
2020

The first scholar.

Our inaugural scholarship recipient — the start of everything that followed.

Kamden Dobbs
Class of 2020 · Inaugural Scholar

Kamden "Kam" Dobbs

Benjamin E. Mays HS

Our first REACH Scholar. A standout student-athlete at Mays who carried the program forward as our inaugural recipient.

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