CLASS OF 2023

SALAHUDDIN SAAFIR GEORGIA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY | GWINNETT COUNTY

Favorite Quote: "Love is not kisses and hugs It isn't lust or attraction, it isn't heartache or longing It's an unrelenting, unconditional, unbreakable, unwavering, ruthless, and fundamentally sacrificial devotion When that's mutual, it changes from a sacrifice to an ever-giving gift; that's when you know you ' re in love "

-Salahuddin M Saafir

Future Plans: I plan to attend Morehouse College and major in CTEMS (Cinema, Television, and Emerging Media Studies) I aspire to be a cinematographer, director, choreographer, and, most importantly, actor

Favorite 21CL Memory: My favorite 21CL memory is during an event at Morehouse College, when we were all naming our walkout songs

21CL Impact: 21CL has impacted me greatly I've greatly improved my skills and experience in working and sharing in a diverse group set up Attending 21CL programs has given me so much freedom and prowess

CHRISTOPHER DACRUZ DRUID HILLS HIGH SCHOOL | DEKALB COUNTY

Favorite Quote: "People may doubt what you say, but they will believe what you do."

Future Plans: Attend Morehouse College and major in Business Administration. I would like to become a successful serial entrepreneur, an international music producer, and philanthropist.

Favorite 21CL Memory: My favorite 21CL memory is attending the residential summer leadership institute at Emory University and meeting everyone there. I have built lifelong friendships and relationships with my peers and the staff. Thank you 21CL for one of the best summers ever!

21CL Impact: 21CL has impacted me as a leader and person by giving me the additional skills and knowledge to become a better and more effective leader. I have noticed that I am more of an astute and confident leader as a result of being a part of the organization.

Dylan Walker

NORTH ATLANTA HIGH SCHOOL | FULTON COUNTY

Favorite Quote: "The tallest mountains have the greatest views "

Future Plans: Attend North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and major in Neuroscience I aspire to become a Neurologist

Favorite 21CL Memory: My favorite 21CL memory is during the summer leadership institute over Zoom, I was able to form an elevator pitch and learn how to be confident in myself and my accolades!

21CL Impact: 21CL taught helped me to understand my capabilities I now know that I can do so much more than I had originally thought, and I now have bigger aspirations and goals for who I am and what I plan to do!