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Kyanna Woods, Valedictorian with a Heart Defect, Earns $2.5M in Scholarships

In the small town of Concord, North Carolina, a remarkable young woman named Kyanna Woods has captured the hearts of many with her extraordinary achievements. Despite being born with a heart defect that required open heart surgery as an infant, Kyanna has defied all odds to graduate at the top of her class and secure over $2.5 million in scholarship offers from various universities. Her inspiring story is a testament to resilience, determination, and unwavering faith.

A Miracle Child’s Triumph: Kyanna’s journey began with her miraculous survival through a life-saving open heart surgery at just three months old. Doctors warned her parents, William and Kourtney, about potential challenges she might face in walking, sports, and learning. However, Kyanna proved them wrong, not only excelling academically but also in sports.

Graduating as a Valedictorian

At Cabarrus Charter School in Concord, Kyanna graduated as the valedictorian, a well-deserved recognition for her exceptional academic performance. She also recently earned her associate’s degree, further demonstrating her dedication and commitment to education.

Acceptances and Scholarship Offers

The culmination of Kyanna’s hard work came in the form of acceptance letters from an astounding 61 colleges. Among them were prestigious institutions such as Xavier University, the University of South Carolina, Spelman College, and Appalachian State University. The scholarship offers extended to her totaled an awe-inspiring $2.5 million.

The Power of Family Support

Kyanna acknowledges the vital role her family has played in her success. Their unwavering support and encouragement have been a constant source of motivation for her. In her own words, she describes them as her “unwavering cheerleaders” who inspire her to reach for greatness.

Choosing a Path Forward

With numerous options available to her, Kyanna made a significant decision. She has decided to attend Xavier University of Louisiana, an esteemed Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Kyanna plans to pursue her pre-med studies in psychology, and her valedictorian scholarship will support her in achieving her dreams.

Kyanna Woods’ journey is nothing short of inspirational. From facing a heart defect as an infant to excelling academically and earning remarkable scholarships and acceptances, she has proven that determination and a strong support system can overcome any obstacle. As she embarks on her college journey at Xavier University, we can only imagine the incredible impact she will make in the field of medicine and beyond. Kyanna’s story serves as a beacon of hope for all, reminding us that resilience and faith can lead to extraordinary achievements.

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This Chicago Teen Just Earned Her Master’s Degree At Just 14-Years-Old

A 14-year-old Chicago teen is celebrating a huge win, graduating with her master’s degree before most of her peers have graduated from high school.

According to Rolling Out, Dorothy Jean Tillman has been exceeding expectations her entire life. At just 8 months old she began talking, by four she was completing math problems and by nine she was starting high school. Three years later at the age of 12, she earned her bachelor’s degree in humanities from Excelsior College.

Tillman said she’s always loved learning and once she finished high school, she figured she should pursue her associates degree which worked in her favor since many of the credits counted towards her bachelors. She just kept going and going.

STEM has always been a huge interest for Tillman, crediting the subjects with shaping her path in education. She obtained her graduate degree from Unity College, through distant learning, in sustainable science and environmental planning and plans to find ways to give back to other young people looking to pursue a career in STEM.

“I’ve been working on STEM labs for kids because I really want to go into the STEM-related field and work with kids. I love helping kids have bright futures. I feel like I’m here to make people happy and to help people find their purpose. I know I want to go into that field, but I’m definitely sticking on the path of my engineering degree. I might go back to school, but my plan is to be an entrepreneur and [use] my engineering degree,” Tillman said.

Tillman said that she just wants to be an inspiration to other kids that they can do it too. “I know, one thing that I would want every kid to know, is that what I did is an option and that they can do it too. It doesn’t take a genius or someone who has been learning forever. I’m not perfect. I’m not the smartest person in the world. It just takes dedication,” she said.

Congratulations Dorothy! We are so proud of you!

Source: Becauseofthemwecan

 

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