February is designated as Black History Month and the Greeley West Student Council is again celebrating the month-long event. West Word is partnering with STUCO to create a series spotlighting students from each grade level sharing West students’ stories.
Next up we have sophomores, who were obviously more intent with their answers than the freshmen were. They have reflected on not only their futures, but on their history, so here’s a look into West’s students.
Hanifa Adams is a student who follows through with kindness and leadership. With that, someone she looks up to is Michelle Obama, “she really encompasses what it means to be a leader,” Adams said.
History is something that is important, especially to Adams and her background. “Black history is important because we learn the accomplishments and achievements people have been through throughout time, even through hardship,” Adams stated.
Toward the future she hopes to see, “ black history be celebrated throughout the year rather than having it only one month,” Adams said.
Trey Smith is someone who appreciates equality for everyone. This is why “having a diverse student body is important, it’s important to have equality in and outside of class,” Smith stated.
“Representing culture and history while also showing what they’ve gone through is important,” Smith explained on why Black History matters to him.
Senit Hagos is a student with a unique background. Seven years ago she came to the U.S. as a refugee through a program, but adjusting to the culture and lifestyle of America was something she had to do. “When I first came to America I didn’t understand the language and culture. But attending different schools and seeing how everyone communicated helped me a lot,” Hagos stated.
Kamala Harris, someone Hagos considers a strong leader. “She talks about different cultures and diversities while also empowering African Americans,” Hagos said.
Advising her younger self, something she would say is, “Don’t let other people look down on you and don’t take other people’s negativity to heart.”
Isaiah Parker is another sophomore who appreciates the culture and diversity of Greeley West. “In a diverse student body you get to show culture and how it’s separate from others,” Parker said.
Parker’s mom is
someone who he considers a leader in his life. “She’s my leader personally, she’s helped me with a lot of different things in life.”
