Homeless New Orleans Teen Graduates as Valedictorian
TL;DR
Elijah Hogan, who lived in a homeless shelter for over a year, graduated as one of two valedictorians at Walter L. Cohen charter high school in New Orleans with a 3.93 GPA. Despite facing significant hardships, including the loss of his mother at a young age, Hogan plans to attend Xavier University of Louisiana to study graphic design. He credits his success to the support of his community and emphasizes the importance of education in overcoming adversity.
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- New Orleans valedictorian lived in a homeless shelter as he rose to the top of his class The Associated Press
- New Orleans Walter L. Cohen valedictorian defies odds; graduates top of his class while homeless WDSU New Orleans
- Unhoused US teen named high school valedictorian: ‘Don’t let others define you’ The Guardian
- Louisiana graduate finishes high school as valedictorian while being homeless CNN
- Homeless Student Graduates Valedictorian from New Orleans High School PEOPLE
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