They're the only all-girls charter school in the city of Chicago, and for the sixth year 100 percent of the class of 2018 are going to college.
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The school's mission is to turn the girls of today into the leaders of tomorrow, a mission it celebrated on graduation day.
"Our mission is about how we engage girls in an all-girl's school environment, with a focus on science, technology, engineering and math," said Dr. Vanesa Scott-Thompson, principal.
Most of the graduating seniors will be the first in their family to attend college. It took a lot for them to get here.
"Hard work, a lot of effort," said Darielle Kennedy, valedictorian. "I missed all the parties but I'm fine with that."
"Hard work, dedication, talking to my teachers when I didn't feel like it, talking to my peers," said Trinice Greenwood, honored as most improved student.
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All that work paid off. The entire class was accepted to a college or university, earning more than a $1 million in scholarships.
"Most of our girls are first generation so we're trying to break the cycle of poverty in their lives," Scott-Thompson said. "In 4 years, you can watch a girl transformation from being very timid to being confident and very sure of themselves"
And their advice for the next generation?
"Not to just be a number within your school. Join any club, stand out academically, set yourself apart, do what you feel will help you improve as a person," said Tarani Todd, salutatorian
Wise words from the leaders of tomorrow.