Homeless Teen Graduates as Valedictorian in New Orleans
TL;DR
Elijah Hogan, a 19-year-old high school senior from New Orleans, graduated as valedictorian with a 3.93 GPA despite experiencing homelessness. After his grandmother's house was sold, Hogan chose to live independently and stayed at Covenant House, a shelter for youth. With support from the shelter and his school, Hogan overcame significant challenges and plans to attend Xavier University on a scholarship to study graphic design.
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