Homeless New Orleans Student Graduates as Valedictorian
TL;DR
Despite living in a homeless shelter for the past two years, Elijah Hogan graduated as valedictorian of Walter L. Cohen High School in New Orleans. Overcoming significant personal challenges, including the death of his mother and housing instability, Hogan maintained a 3.96 GPA and earned a full scholarship to Xavier University of Louisiana. His story highlights the impact of community support and his determination to succeed.
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- Student living in homeless shelter is high school valedictorian The Washington Post
- Homeless Student Graduates Valedictorian from New Orleans High School PEOPLE
- New Orleans Walter L. Cohen valedictorian defies odds; graduates top of his class while homeless WDSU New Orleans
- Louisiana graduate finishes high school as valedictorian while being homeless CNN
- New Orleans valedictorian lived in a homeless shelter as he rose to the top of his class The Associated Press
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