My name is Leia Stephens. I’m a 12th grader, I live in Ward 7 and I attend HD Woodson High school. I am the SGA President of the school, I have been an active president since early April 2022. I pride myself on being a strong leader and a visionary who brings her community together. My educational goal is to graduate from a four year university with a bachelor’s degree in film/media production. While I’m completing my bachelors degree, I will also be pursuing my life dream of being a film director and advocate for my community.
- Host of several award ceremonies
- President of HD Woodson SGA
- DCXQ Student panelist
- Posse semi finalist
- Student representative of HD Woodson’ s redesign project with DCXQ
- Softball co-captain of year (2021-2022)
- Graduated ’23
- Currently attending Stevenson University. Class of ’27
My name is Michael Whitaker. I am a DC native, resident of Ward 7, and I attend School Without Walls HS (Go Penguins). I have been an active member of my community since middle school and have continued my drive for giving back throughout my high school career. My goal for myself is to go a four-year college and double major in psychology and political science, with a minor in childhood development. Some accolades that I have acquired during my high school include:
- President of School Without Walls SGA (22-23)
- Student Govt. Association Representative (20-21 & 21-22)
- Assistant Coach of SWW Cheer Team (22-23)
- Founding Vice President of SWW Black Student Union (21-22)
- President of SWW Black Student Union (22-23)
- Chairperson of Black History Assembly (21-22 & 22-23)
- Student Representative of SWW LSAT
- Head Chairperson of SWW Student Union Board
- National Latin Exam Cum Laude Award Recipient
- Kipp DC Valor Student Intern (21-22)
- Student Mentor
- Graduated ’23
- Currently attends Southern U. Class of ’27.