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Sycamore View Club

School: White Station High School

Tentative College Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Jaylan Sims is a senior at White Station High School and has been a member of the Sycamore View Club for nine years. Jaylan currently holds a 4.2 GPA and received a 27 composite score on the ACT. He is extremely active in various Club programs such as the intramural football and basketball leagues, Keystone Club, Triple Play, and Passport to Manhood. He wants to attend Middle Tennessee State University to study business. Jaylan enjoys playing basketball, discussing social issues, and being a positive role model in his community.

Oakhaven Club

School: Oakhaven High School

Tentative College Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Patricia Noel is a junior at Oakhaven High School. She is a proud member of ROTC and one of the managers for the football team. She has been a member of the Oakhaven Club for four years, and is a member of the Keystone Club. Patricia is an active participant in BGCM’s Street Smarts and Smart Moves initiatives. At the Oakhaven Club, Patricia is known for her joyous personality and contagious laughter. She would like to attend Middle Tennessee State University before obtaining a law degree.

Bernal E. Smith Club

School: Soulsville Charter School

Tentative College Choice: Howard University

Aaliyah Gunn is a freshman at Soulsville Charter School where she is currently an Honor Student. Although she is only 14, she is a leader at the Bernal E. Smith Club and always strives to set a good example for others. Aaliyah plans on attending Howard University, where she will study to become a Pharmacist, before retruning to Memphis. She wants to be an example for all of the young men and women who attend the Club and strive to become leaders every day.