This year honorees included students from Asheville High School, Buncombe County Early College, Carolina Day School, Christ School, North Buncombe HS, and T.C. Roberson HS.
Lleyton Thomas-Johnson
Lleyton was the MLK Association’s Top Scholar & Youth Award Winner, and is completing their senior year at Christ School, where they were recognized for their academic excellence through membership in the Nation Honors Society as well as the Head of School High Honor Roll. While attending Christ School, they served as a leader of the Black Student Union, Varsity Basketball Captain, participated in Reparations Projects, and served as the DEI Day Coordinator among other opportunities. In the fall, Lleyton plans to attend the Washington University in St. Louis and major in Computer Science.
Seven other outstanding scholars are profiled here. (NB: All students are identified using they/them/their pronouns. ~ Ed.)
Imani Banks
Imani will be completing their senior year at Asheville High School where they have been selected to join the National Honors Society as well the Racial Equity Ambassadors Program. While at Asheville High, Imani has been able to participate in Cheerleading, REAP (Racial Equity Ambassadors Program), and the Black Student Union. Imani plans to attend North Carolina Central University in the fall with a plan to major in Psychology with a minor in Social Work.
Judy Felipe de la Cruz
Judy will be completing their senior year at Buncombe County Early College where they received both the Spanish Interpreter Series Certification of Completion and the PhotoVoice Certification of Completion. While attending the Buncombe County Early College, Judy participated in Serve to Lead, the City of Asheville Youth Leadership Academy, and the Bank of America Student Leaders Program. Judy…
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