CLASS OF 2023

Wangeshi Macharia

NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL | FULTON COUNTY

Favorite Quote: "You will face many defeats in life, but never let yourself be defeated "

-Maya Angelou

Future Plans: I plan to attend University of Kansas and major in Political Science I dream of being a successful lawyer and positively impacting people's lives

Favorite 21CL Memory: My favorite 21CL memory is watching a movie virtually with other 21CL students at the end of the WarnerMedia Institute For Future Leaders

21CL Impact: 21CL has inspired me and made me more aware of my goals and helped me join more organizations that fit my career interests

Jonah Fried

HERITAGE CLASSICAL STUDY CENTER | FULTON COUNTY

Favorite Quote: "Circumstance does not make the man; it reveals him to himself ”

- James Allen

Future Plans: Attend Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University and major in Business Entrepreneurship

Favorite 21CL Memory: I generally enjoyed learning about how to improve myself

21CL Impact: 21CL has helped me to take charge of interpersonal situations and communicate effectively

Carrington Smith

NORTH ATLANTA HIGH SCHOOL | FULTON COUNTY

Favorite Quote: "Success is measured by the amount you desire ”

Future Plans: I plan to attend Alabama A&M University and major in Speech Pathology I want to become a speech therapist for children in urban areas all around the country, with the hope of one day taking over my mother's speech therapy company

Favorite 21CL Memory: My favorite 21CL memory is while completing 21CL assignments every Wednesday morning in Ms Canon’s programming pathway and having fun with my classmates!

21CL Impact: I have learned how to become a better leader not only in a classroom setting but also as a person I am more able to speak up for myself more often and also through various assignments, I learned more about myself and how to interact with others from different backgrounds and in different situations