John is a Brown Deer High School grad, John balanced academics, the arts, and leadership — earning awards in theater, digital art, and music, and receiving the WILS Leadership Award.

Now heading to University of Wisconsin-Parkside to study Theater and Graphic Design, John is focused on elevating Black voices through creative expression.

London is a recent graduate of Brown Deer High School, London was a standout student in DECA, earning honors at the state and international level, and held internships at top creative firms, all while completing Adobe certifications.

Now he is off to Marquette University to study Advertising and Corporate Communications, London is already making an impact in the creative business world.

Amira is a graduate of Alexander Hamilton High School, Amira stood out as a DECA President, Upward Bound Scholar, and GEAR UP Scholar— all while volunteering across her community and earning a Seal of Biliteracy in five languages.

This fall, she’s heading to University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to study Marketing, bringing her multicultural lens, leadership skills, and passion for purposeful storytelling to the next level. We can’t wait to see how she uses her voice to create change.

Tamera is starting her first year at Fayetteville State University after graduating from Rufus King High School. Tamera has shown she is a true leader throughout her years of high school participating in Student Government, Honors Society, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, and extensive volunteer work.

Tamera plans to study Business Administration and Marketing. She has a passion for Public Relations and uplifting the community.

Sugey recently graduated from Carmen High School. She'll be studying advertising and communication at Marquette University

Sugey has been very active in extracurriculars and building her resume holding positions at Lead2Change, Teens Grow Greens, Walters Realty Group, The Multicultural Entrepreneurial Institute, and MKE REC.

Her past experiences allowed her to find passion and fulfillment in digital media.

MeArah is entering her first year at Jackson State University after attending Brown Deer High School. MeArah has been involved in a wide array of extracurriculars including Varsity Basketball, Varsity Track and Field, volunteering at Guest House, and a member of Top Teens of America.

MeArah will pursue a degree in Business Marketing and follow her passion of influencer marketing for female athletes.

Angela is starting her first year at Prairie View A & M University after graduating from Messmer high school. Throughout high school she was very involved in several extracurricular activities including volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. She has a passion to learn and grow. She is majoring in communications and hopes to find a career in this field.

Terri recently graduated from Milwaukee Lutheran High School. She'll be studying broadcast journalism at University of Wisconsin Whitewater. Terri was very active in extracurriculars during her high school years including being Student Body President and a Future Urban Leader. She has challenged herself to follow her love of writing and push through her fears of public speaking. She hopes to inspire others to take on challenges and conquer their dreams.

Arissa is entering her first year at Marquette University after attending Golda Meir. Arissa has been involved in a wide array of extracurriculars including Volleyball, Hispanic Heritage Program, and link crew. She always works to be an incredible leader that inspires and supports others. Arissa will pursue a degree in business and communication and hopes to accomplish many goals.

Kendall is starting her first year at Jackson State University after graduating from Golda Meir. Throughout high school she was very involved in several extracurricular activities. She has a passion to see and create change. It was through her volunteer work that she found an interest in studying communication. She is majoring in communications with a concentration in integrated marketing to continue her hopes of a career in this field.

Ayanna is entering her first year at MIAD after attending Milwaukee School of the Arts. Ayanna can’t remember a day she wasn’t drawing. She has a passion for design and bringing stories to life. She hopes to pursue a career in graphic design.

Jalen recently graduated from Marquette University High School. He is an incoming freshman at Clark Atlanta University. Jalen was very active in extracurriculars during his high school years including involvement in Jack & Jill of America and founding the diversity board at MUHS. He has a passion for advertising and communicating. He hopes to help people be informed and educated through this work.