Cursory: Meet Tobechukwu Tobi Phillips, a brilliant Nigerian young lady who broke her school’s record to become first ever black valedictorian in 125-years. See how she managed to achieve this feat.
Tobechukwu Tobi Phillips , an exceptionally brilliant African-American girl who hails from Nigeria, has graduated from Alvin High School in Texas, United States as the first-ever black valedictorian in the school’s 125-year history.
Tobechukwu Tobi Phillips broke the school’s record after securing an outstanding 6.9 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale, placing her at the top of the class. She is one of the only 86 black students out of the school’s 2,800 students.Tobechukwu who earned A’s in all her courses throughout her 4-year study explained that maintaining her position at the top of the class was not easy.
“Maintaining the highest GPA in my class is a difficult task. It truly takes time management but more importantly acknowledging what you do it for. I know that I am no longer just representing myself,” she said.
In addition to her exceptional academic track record, she is involved in other extra curricular activities. Tobechukwu plays volleyball, runs track and is a Sunday School teacher at her church. She’s also a member of the Rho Kappa Honor Society, the president of the National Honor Society and an AP ambassador.
She is one of the 16 students selected from 4,000 applicants to receive a Full-Ride Forty Acre Scholarship to attend the University of Texas at Austin, United States.
While advising young black scholars, Tobechukwu asked them to not conform to the stereotypes that have held them under thumbs for so long.
She said:
“My biggest advice to other scholars of color is to truly adopt the mindset of Rosa Parks — ‘No.’ Do not conform to the stereotypes that have held us under thumbs for so long,”
“Do not be discouraged when someone speaks out against you, simply allow what they say to fuel your fire.
“But more than anything, do not remain tight-lipped. Stand up for what you believe in and take it upon yourself to be the change you’ve always wanted. Say ‘No’ to the ways of the world and stick out,” Tobechukwu added.
With a Full Scholarship, Tobechukwu will be attending the Nursing School of the University of Texas (UT). She plans to one day own her own her clinic as a pediatric nurse practitioner.
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