Hammond senior to become first African-American valedictorian in school's history
By FOX 32 Digital Staff
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Indiana senior to make history as first Black valedictorian at Clark High School
Darrick Woods reflects on his amazing success inside and outside the classroom en route to becoming the first Black valedictorian at Clark High School in Hammond, Indiana.
HAMMOND, Ind. - A Hammond high school senior is set to make history on Wednesday when he becomes the first ever African-American valedictorian in his school's history.
But Darrick Woods will also be the only one, because after this year, Clark High School is closing its doors after 89 years and relocating students to the new Hammond Central High School.