{"id":1858,"date":"2026-05-29T23:08:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T23:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=1858"},"modified":"2026-05-29T23:08:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T23:08:11","slug":"cumberland-county-schools-honors-17-standout-seniors-whose-perseverance-shaped-their-path-to-graduation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=1858","title":{"rendered":"Cumberland County Schools honors 17 standout seniors whose perseverance shaped their path to graduation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) \u2014 Tears, cheers, and proud families filled a ballroom in Fayetteville on Friday as Cumberland County Schools celebrated students whose journeys to graduation were defined not only by academic success, but by resilience, determination, and overcoming adversity.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=1850\">Arrest made in 2001 cold case; Raleigh police say suspect was caught in Virginia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The district honored 17 graduating seniors during its annual Standout Seniors Luncheon at the Embassy Suites in Fayetteville, recognizing students from across Cumberland County Schools for their leadership, perseverance and impact on their schools and communities.<\/p>\n<div><div><ul><li><figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The district honored 17 graduating seniors during its annual Standout Seniors Luncheon at the Embassy Suites in Fayetteville, recognizing students from across Cumberland County Schools for their leadership, perseverance and impact on their schools and communities.\" class=\"wp-image-1852\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/c3559fe3d52d4f955d992b5c3c29a36e-1024x576.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/c3559fe3d52d4f955d992b5c3c29a36e-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/c3559fe3d52d4f955d992b5c3c29a36e-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/c3559fe3d52d4f955d992b5c3c29a36e-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/c3559fe3d52d4f955d992b5c3c29a36e-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/c3559fe3d52d4f955d992b5c3c29a36e-1280x720.webp 1280w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/c3559fe3d52d4f955d992b5c3c29a36e.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 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srcset=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/a55c7714feaed7979f8c2b7c0ea9104a-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/a55c7714feaed7979f8c2b7c0ea9104a-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/a55c7714feaed7979f8c2b7c0ea9104a-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/a55c7714feaed7979f8c2b7c0ea9104a-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/a55c7714feaed7979f8c2b7c0ea9104a-1280x720.webp 1280w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/a55c7714feaed7979f8c2b7c0ea9104a.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure><\/li><li><figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The district honored 17 graduating seniors during its annual Standout Seniors Luncheon at the Embassy Suites in Fayetteville, recognizing students from across Cumberland County Schools for their leadership, perseverance and impact on their schools and communities.\" class=\"wp-image-1855\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/662e2fd7a2d72f467b7fe5b61dbc1bfe-1024x576.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/662e2fd7a2d72f467b7fe5b61dbc1bfe-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/662e2fd7a2d72f467b7fe5b61dbc1bfe-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/662e2fd7a2d72f467b7fe5b61dbc1bfe-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/662e2fd7a2d72f467b7fe5b61dbc1bfe-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/662e2fd7a2d72f467b7fe5b61dbc1bfe-1280x720.webp 1280w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/662e2fd7a2d72f467b7fe5b61dbc1bfe.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Among those recognized was Cross Creek Early College graduate Saliyah Brooks, who balanced athletics, academics, and work while earning more than 50 college credits before high school graduation.<\/p>\n<p>Brooks qualified for the state wrestling championships all four years of high school and recently captured the 6A Regional Heavyweight Championship. She graduates just four credits shy of earning her associate degree and plans to attend East Carolina University before pursuing a career as a travel nurse.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt just makes me feel really special,\u201d Brooks said. \u201cIt makes me feel that I accomplished a lot. I wrestle, so I have a lot of sports accolades. It feels amazing to know that I can be a student and an athlete.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The event highlighted stories of students who overcame significant obstacles while achieving academic and personal success.<\/p>\n<p>Among them was Reid Ross Classical High School student body president Cameron Clark, who underwent major spinal surgery to correct severe scoliosis. Despite weeks away from school and a difficult recovery, Clark maintained his studies and discovered a passion for medicine through his experience.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI realized I want to do that,\u201d Clark said. \u201cI want to be that positive mark in the community. I want to help others who have fear. I want to save lives.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Clark has earned more than $100,000 in scholarships and plans to study biology before attending medical school to become a surgeon.<\/p>\n<p>According to district leaders, the Class of 2026 includes students who have excelled in academics, athletics, leadership, community service, and career readiness programs while overcoming challenges ranging from illness and housing instability to language barriers and family hardships.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=1848\">Canes games bring massive economic boost to local shops in Raleigh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>One honoree, Douglas Byrd High School senior Demarcus Billups II, helped develop an artificial intelligence-powered app connecting people experiencing homelessness with local resources while managing a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have an amazing group of graduates this year,\u201d said Lindsay Whitley, the Cumberland County Schools associate superintendent for Communications and Community Engagement. \u201cMany of them have overcome odds. But they\u2019ve persevered and we are just excited.\u201d<\/p>\n<div><div><ul><li><figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The district honored 17 graduating seniors during its annual Standout Seniors Luncheon at the Embassy Suites in Fayetteville, recognizing students from across Cumberland County Schools for their leadership, perseverance and impact on their schools and communities.\" class=\"wp-image-1856\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aae9484cf034ba41cfcef42ff1b25179-1024x768.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aae9484cf034ba41cfcef42ff1b25179-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aae9484cf034ba41cfcef42ff1b25179-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aae9484cf034ba41cfcef42ff1b25179-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aae9484cf034ba41cfcef42ff1b25179-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aae9484cf034ba41cfcef42ff1b25179-2048x1536.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure><\/li><li><figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The district honored 17 graduating seniors during its annual Standout Seniors Luncheon at the Embassy Suites in Fayetteville, recognizing students from across Cumberland County Schools for their leadership, perseverance and impact on their schools and communities.\" class=\"wp-image-1857\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/7d6d3b5b905f6550cdedec6ae707d64a-1024x768.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/7d6d3b5b905f6550cdedec6ae707d64a-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/7d6d3b5b905f6550cdedec6ae707d64a-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/7d6d3b5b905f6550cdedec6ae707d64a-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/7d6d3b5b905f6550cdedec6ae707d64a-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/7d6d3b5b905f6550cdedec6ae707d64a-2048x1536.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<p>The district recognized the following students during Friday\u2019s luncheon:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Solange Marks<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Alger B. Wilkins High School<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rama Elhatto<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Cape Fear High School<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saliyah Brooks<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Cross Creek Early College High School<\/li>\n<li><strong>Andrew Smith<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Cumberland International Early College High School<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nicholas Young<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Cumberland Polytechnic High School<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sonya Phillips<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Cumberland Academy<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demarcus Billups II<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Douglas Byrd High School<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alexis Sellers<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 E.E. Smith High School<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lanie Myrtle<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Gray\u2019s Creek High School<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aidan Froa<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Jack Britt High School<\/li>\n<li><strong>Griffin Hire<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Massey Hill Classical High School<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kaylen Sykes<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Pine Forest High School<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cameron Clark<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Reid Ross Classical High School<\/li>\n<li><strong>Earl Cunningham Hennis<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Seventy-First High School<\/li>\n<li><strong>Victoria Nigh<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 South View High School<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leviarrion Felix<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Terry Sanford High School<\/li>\n<li><strong>Giovanniel Anzueta<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Westover High School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Together, the students represent a wide range of accomplishments. They include a future MIT mathematics major, student body presidents, athletes, performers, military leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, and community volunteers.<\/p>\n<p>Several graduates earned associate degrees, college credits, industry-recognized credentials, and scholarships worth hundreds of thousands of dollars before receiving their high school diplomas.<\/p>\n<p>The annual Standout Seniors initiative was launched in 2019 by Cumberland County Schools\u2019 Communications and Community Engagement Department to spotlight exceptional graduates and share their stories with the community.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Looking for more positive news in your day? Check out The Bright Side \u2600\ufe0f<\/strong><\/p><section>\n<div>\n<h2>MORE FROM CBS 17<\/h2>\n<section>\n<h2>\n\t\t\n\t\tCUMBERLAND COUNTY NEWS\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div>\n<article>\n<!-- Next line is not the perfect\/ideal way to control hiding the items. Can revisit later. -->\n<div>\n<h3>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCumberland County Schools honors 17 standout seniors\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<\/h3>\n<span>\n<span>\n<svg><\/svg>\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<!-- Next line is not the perfect\/ideal way to control hiding the items. Can revisit later. -->\n<div>\n<h3>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tFormer Fayetteville nursing home becomes transition house\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<\/h3>\n<span>\n<span>\n<svg><\/svg>\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<!-- Next line is not the perfect\/ideal way to control hiding the items. Can revisit later. -->\n<div>\n<h3>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tFayetteville man wins $200K top prize in NC Lottery game\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<\/h3>\n<span>\n<span>\n<svg><\/svg>\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p>According to the district, more than 3,700 students are graduating this year from traditional high schools, early colleges, virtual programs, and alternative schools across Cumberland County.<\/p>\n<p>District officials said the program is designed to recognize not only academic achievement, but also perseverance, leadership, service, and the positive impact students have made on their schools and communities.<\/p>\n<p>As graduation season continues across Cumberland County, school leaders said this year\u2019s Standout Seniors serve as a powerful reminder that success comes in many forms and that determination can overcome even the toughest obstacles.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=1844\">Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe suspended 1 game for actions against the Cardinals<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tears, cheers, and proud families filled a ballroom in Fayetteville on Friday as Cumberland County Schools celebrated students whose journeys to graduation were defined not only by academic success, but by resilience, determination, and overcoming adversity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1851,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1858","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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