Formerly Homeless Black Teen to Graduate as Valedictorian With 8.07 GPA

Originally posted at BlackNews.com by Staff / May 04, 2023

Natinonwide — Nyla Covington, an 18-year-old African American high school student from Raleigh, North Carolina, will graduate this year as the valedictorian of her class with an impressive 8.07 GPA. She has had to overcome a number of obstacles including being diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age and also struggling with homelessness.

Despite these challenges, Nyla, who is a senior at Southeast Raleigh High School, remained dedicated to her studies and was determined to succeed. She worked tirelessly to improve her reading skills, often spending hours reading books and practicing her writing. She also took advantage of resources like tutoring and extra help from her teachers.

In addition to her academic achievements, Nyla has been involved in a number of extracurricular activities throughout her high school career. She has been a member of the National Honor Society, the Beta Club, and the Student Government Association. She has also played on the school’s varsity soccer team.

According to Good Morning America, Nyla credits her success to her hard work and the support of her family and teachers. “I wouldn’t have been able to make it this far without their love and support,” she said.

Nyla plans to attend North Carolina State University in the fall, where she will study biomedical engineering. She hopes to use her education to make a positive impact on the world.

Her mother, Monet, said she is incredibly proud of her daughter’s achievements. “I just want to say how proud I am of her and her accomplishments,” she said. “She has been through so much and has never given up. She is an inspiration to me and to everyone who knows her.”

Nyla will deliver the valedictory address at Southeast Raleigh High School’s graduation ceremony later this month.