Mount Vernon Valedictorian Who Never Missed A Day Of School Earns $430K In Scholarships!
#BlackGirlMagic: #Socialites, join us in congratulating this graduating senior from Mount Vernon, New York who is not only her class valedictorian but has also achieved perfect attendance her entire education career!
Ashanti Palmer — a graduate from Nellie A. Thornton High School and the Performing & Visual Arts Magnet Program never missed a day of school from Pre-K all the way through high school, according to BOSSIP citing ABC11. Due to her hard work and dedication, she has now received multiple scholarships worth more than $430,000.
As the news site notes, it will cover all expenses at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where she will be pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering and Medicine. While speaking at her graduation which was broadcasted on June 20, Palmer shared how great she felt over her latest achievements.
“Being named valedictorian feels good because it shows that all the hard work I’ve put in over the years has paid off, and that effort is being celebrated in a big way,” said Palmer during her virtual graduation speech amid the coronavirus pandemic.
She added,
“In terms of my perfect attendance, it wasn’t something that I sought out. I knew that showing up to school every day was important because even missing one day can set you back. It wasn’t until 10th grade that I realized I hadn’t missed a day, and then I wanted to keep up the streak.”
She also has plans to follow RPI’s pre-med track with a plan to pursue an M.D. from Albany Medical College or an Ivy League Medical School.
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