CLASS OF 2023

PEDRO PABLO SANTA-MARIA ROME HIGH SCHOOL | FLOYD COUNTY

Future Plans: Attend Georgia Institute of Technology and major in Engineering. My major has a broad spectrum of job opportunities, there are also new major options at GT such as Biomedical engineer that are pretty interesting. The future holds surprises and new possibilities.

Favorite 21CL Memory: My favorite 21CL memory is the group discussions and meeting people from different backgrounds.

21CL Impact: 21CL has impacted me as a leader and opened broad perspective for my future and encouraged me to keep moving forward.

ENIOLA BADEJO HILLGROVE HIGH SCHOOL | COBB COU

Favorite Quote: "What is all this golden light for if not to sing about? "

Future Plans: Attend University of Georgia and major in Entertainment and Studies

Favorite 21CL Memory: My favorite 21CL memory is when I was in the audience of D Williams' panel during the Warner Bros Discovery Future Leaders Institute summer of 2022. It meant so much to me to see someone who looked like me in high position working at a company at which I would love to work some day.

21CL Impact: 21CL has impacted me as a leader and person by showcasing sp which I can serve that I didnt know were possible. I used to think that working media industry meant no stability or job prospects, but 21CL showed me that th plethora of job opportunities in the sector that I can follow, and that I don't have in a field I don't love.

ARYNN REYNOLDS WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL | FULTON COUNTY

Favorite Quote: "Treat people how you want to be treated "

Future Plans: Attend Tuskegee University and major in Animal Science

Favorite 21CL Memory: My favorite 21CL memory is bonding with the other students and the experience of hearing different ideas from them

21CL Impact: 21CL has impacted me at a very personal level! I learned public speaking and have been able to get out my comfort zone