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Alumni Snapshot: Sadie Schramm

Greensboro Academy alumna Sadie Schramm ('21) built on the strong academic foundation she gained at NHA to excel in high school and college. Now attending North Carolina Wesleyan University, she balances collegiate volleyball while pursuing a Biomedical Science degree with concentrations in pre-med and pre-vet. Guided by the Moral Focus™ virtue of perseverance, Sadie continues to embrace challenges both in the classroom and on the court.

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Class of 2025: Rigorous Studies Put Wellspring Prep Grad on Smooth Path to Dentistry

Class of 2025: Canton Prep Grad Ready for Ross School of Business

Class of 2025: Phoenix Academy Grads Enjoyed ‘Fantastic’ Teachers at School

Class of 2025: Arbor Prep Grad Challenged by Music Teacher, Prepares for University

Class of 2025: Kayla Washington Thanked Teachers, Curriculum for Success

Class of 2025: Kelvin Henry Getting a Head Start with Early Middle College Program at Westfield Prep

Class of 2025: Makhai Spencer Leaving a Lasting Impact on Taylor Prep

Class of 2025: Graduates Contribute to and Benefit from a Community That Cares

Student’s Symphony Performance Foretold by South Arbor Dean

Greensboro Grad Publishes First Book, Shares Importance of Moral Focus

Class of 2024: Malia Brown, A Leader On and Off the Court

Class of 2024: Pair of Arbor Prep Grads Ready for Next Step Thanks to Wisdom and Perseverance

Class of 2024: Online Education Works in Every Facet for Sullivan Black

Class of 2024: Blake Benjamin Credits Canton Prep for College Readiness

Class of 2024: Precious Curry Using Experiences to Work Toward Pediatric Nursing

Class of 2024: From Kindergarten to Graduation

Class of 2024: Early Middle College Program Gives McCowan a Head Start

Class of 2024: Center Line Prep’s De’onvion Byrd Left Slacking Behind, Put Success in Front

Class of 2024: Student Reporting and Support Have Vega Set Up for Success After Graduation

Moral Focus Education Leaves a Lasting Impression on New Teacher

NHA Foundation Compels Former Student to Become Teacher

Westfield Prep Grad Plans to Help on Basketball Court and in Nursing Career

Recent Grand River Prep Grad Offers Advice for Incoming Freshmen

2023 Taylor Prep Graduate Finds ‘Village’ of Support at NHA

Arbor Prep Graduate Goes from Comfort Zone All the Way to the University of Michigan

PrepNet Virtual Provides Necessary Connection with Instructors

Williams Embodies Forsyth Academy Spirit as a Student, Alum, Parent, Employee

Class of 2022: Taylor Prep Grads Focused on Bright Futures

Class of 2022: Wellspring Prep Grads Share Diverse Dreams

Class of 2022: Canton Prep Graduates Grateful for Influential Teachers

Class of 2022: Arbor Prep Grads Ready for Next Challenges

Class of 2022: PrepNet Virtual Academy Celebrates First 5 Graduates

Two Former Excel Charter Academy Students Return to Teach at ‘Best Place Ever’

Making a Difference: Past CollegeBound™ Scholarship Winner from Greensboro Academy

Making a Difference: Past CollegeBound™ Scholarship Winner from South Arbor Charter Academy

Serving Others Among Top Priorities for 2017 CollegeBound Scholarship Winner

2014 CollegeBound Scholarship Winner Prepares for Graduate School

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