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Warlick Academy graduates 12
Warlick Academy celebrated its class of 2021 Wednesday. In pods of five seats, 12 families of Warlick graduates cheered with great excitement as their graduate walked across the stage. Today, graduates, you are just like Derek Redmond, said Principal Lucretia Rice, who told the story of the former Olympic athlete. Despite a mid-race injury during the 1992 Olympics, Redmond persevered and finished the 400-meter race. He was fighting off all the race judges, the security and the medical workers who tried to stop him and place him on a stretcher. He made it with the help of his dad. He, along with all of you, crossed that sweet finish line.
Senior Spotlight: Taylor Willis, Webb Street School
Taylor Willis graduated from Webb Street School Wednesday, May 26.
A caregiver at heart, Willis helps lead the school’s Aquaponics Lab and care for the plants in the school sensory garden. She’s the first to lend a hand to other students, and puts her best effort in all that she does, according to school leaders.
Who has been your greatest influence and why?
WILLIS: My sister Jasmine. She helps me when we go out into the community.
Name something unique that you accomplished or in which you participated during high school.
WILLIS: I worked in the Aquaponics Program. I help harvest the lettuce, plant seeds, and care for the fish.
Senior Spotlight: Xzavier Johnson, South Point High
Johnson, a football athlete, has hopes of continuing to play the game while furthering his education.
Who has been your greatest influence and why?
JOHNSON: My mother because she has pretty much been a single parent, and she works hard every day to provide for me. It shows me what type of work ethic I will need to be able to provide for my family.
Describe your feelings as you approach the final days of your high school career.
JOHNSON: I honestly feel like my high school experience went by too fast and I took it for granted. That s something I ll probably regret. I have to grow up eventually, but I will definitely miss it.