Young Hero: Victoria Williams
Victoria Williams (BRMHS ’22) was named a 2022 Louisiana Young Hero, an honor at least one BRYC Fellow has held for the past six years. Academically, it’s hard to beat Victoria’s 4.57 GPA and 34 ACT composite score, and it’s no surprise she was also chosen EBR Parish’s Student of
Outstanding Senior: Lauren Dukes
A standout since joining BRYC in ninth grade, Lauren Dukes (Liberty Magnet High School ’22) was unanimously selected a Class of 2022 “Outstanding Senior” by the College Team for embodying BRYC’s core values. Hustle: Go HardLauren increased her ACT score an applause-worthy seven points while at BRYC – ultimately securing
FOSSI Future: Taylan Legarde
Taylan Legarde (Madison Preparatory Academy ’22) will receive a $40,000 scholarship from the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI). FOSSI is a national program aiming to increase diversity in the chemical industry through scholarships for students pursuing preferred STEM degrees at HBCUs. In only two years, the program has already
Graduation Gallery: Meet the Class of 2022!
Congratulations, Class of 2022 college graduates! Shaniah Bethley, LSU Trinity Brown, Southeastern Louisiana University Nelly Bruce, Tulane University Markayla Collins, Centenary College Deventria Curtis, LSU Joneisha Franklin, Southern University Katelyn Guillory, Southern University Destiny Harrell, Alcorn State University Elissa Henderson, Southeastern Louisiana University Malik Johnson, Howard University Nyah Johnson, LSU
Underclassmen Demonstration of Learning
Last week, BRYC’s Underclassmen Fellows (9th- & 10th-graders) delivered an impressive “Demonstration of Learning” to cap off the 2021-2022 school year. In teams, Fellows presented on their year-long, social justice-themed research projects for an audience of Guardians, mentors, and the BRYC Community. This week, they celebrated a year of hard
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