A myriad of emotions — from dancing, jumping up and down in excitement and even crying — filled the Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women (BLSYW) gymnasium, Friday afternoon.
Students, staff (including college representatives) and parents cheered for graduating seniors as they walked, sprung and stepped to a podium, committing to the university of their choice.
For Naashar Brown who has been at BLSYW since the sixth grade, she ends and begins a new chapter with many firsts. She’ll pull double duty this fall as a college student and Navy reservist.
“College is really expensive,” said Brown. “I figured going into the Navy would help pay for school. George Mason was the cheapest and I got accepted into the nursing program as a freshman. They only accept 100 freshmen students.”
Alyssia Green, director of college counseling, touted the achievements of the class of 2023, as all the seniors are college bound.
“They have worked really hard to be in this moment,” said Green. “They lived through the pandemic, hybrid school, then back to full time school. It's an emotional day. They were just so overwhelmed and happy that they're actually going to a place that is personalized for them.”
BLSYW celebrated College Signing Day with performances from cheerleaders, the step team and a DJ.
Students will walk with their caps and gowns for graduation next month.
WATCH and party with students at Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women who break into epic dance moves. WHY: The entire #Classof2023 at BLSYW is college bound! @BaltCitySchools pic.twitter.com/PCmBNTVVmM
— TheeWK (@WkThee) May 12, 2023
