Zion Hunt is a 2022 graduate of Auburn High School. She is the daughter of Rogers III and Rindia Hunt. She is presently studying at Tuskegee University majoring in Elementary Education. Zion would like to become an Elementary Education teacher with the long-term career goal of becoming an Administrator. She was very active with extra-curricular and sports activities in high school. Being selected as Auburn High Homecoming Queen and Auburn High School Ambassador afforded her the opportunity to be a positive representation for little Black girls. She wants to be a role model that will empower little Brown and Black girls to believe they can reach for whatever goals they set for themselves. Zion believes for our country to be unified, we must continue to fight for fair representation and equality. She sees herself as someone who is kind, dedicated, and optimistic. After trying out to become Miss Tuskegee University-Miss Freshman and not being successful, Zion believes that even though she fell short, being open to learn and appreciate the new relationships that were developed was worth the experience. Her philosophy of life is “No matter the outcome, stay optimistic and trust that God is in control”. Being someone who has a positive outlook on life is something her friends admire about her. She believes becoming an educator will afford her the opportunity to empower young minds to learn and be the best version of themselves as they venture out into the world.

Lexi Raiford is a 2022 graduate of Beauregard High School. She is the daughter of Keith and Lesa Raiford. Lexi became a part of Point University at West Point, GA this school term. She is majoring in Forensic Criminology with a career goal of becoming a Forensic Pathologist. In order to foster unity in this country, Lexi believes we all need to listen to each other and not just allow one viewpoint to be the only deciding factor for things that happen in our country. After the 2019 tornado she was very active in trying to help her community rebuild. Lexi describes herself as someone who is persistent, creative, and honest. Being the first girl golfer in the history of her school and also the first girl to receive a college scholarship for golf is an accomplishment that she is very proud of. Her philosophy of life is to go out and have fun while young and don’t miss out on exciting moments with your friends. Her future plans are to work with law enforcement to help determine crime scene evidence to solve crimes and help families find closure when they have lost a loved one through violence or a tragedy.

Briana Jones is a 2022 graduate of Loachapoka High School. She is the daughter of Kristy Dumas-Jones. She is presently studying at Southern Union State Community College where she is majoring in Nursing with a career goal of becoming a Nurse Practitioner. Briana was very active in high school and her community by participating with food and toy drives and collecting blankets for nursing homes. She believes that our country needs to learn how to tolerate and accept others even though our views may be different. Briana believes that people can be patriotic citizens while being able to accept others with different views. She sees herself as someone who is independent, helpful, and selfless. Believing that nothing comes easy, but there is something beautiful on the other side as she realized when she graduated valedictorian of her class. Her life philosophy is “time is limited, don’t waste it”. She believes that education is simply advancing yourself to the next level and it should be used to not only benefit yourself but your community as well.

Lauren Landry is a 2022 graduate of Opelika High School. She is the daughter of Troy and Cynthia Booth. She is presently studying at the University of Alabama majoring in Public Health with a concentration in Administration. Her plans are to become a director of a non-profit organization. Lauren believes eliminating political parties is one way to promote unity in this country. She sees herself as someone who is outgoing, kindhearted, and determined. She tries to maintain a positive attitude, enjoys volunteering and helping others in her community whenever possible. Lauren is extremely proud to have graduated with a 3.98 GPA and thirty-three college credits. She knows it was hard work and dedication that enabled her to reach that accomplishment. Her philosophy in life is “Do what makes you happy”. Her friends admire her outgoing personality, someone who loves to have fun and remain optimistic through most situations. She looks forward to one day starting a family and working with a non-profit organization. Lauren believes that running such an organization will benefit her community by helping those struggling with domestic violence, drug abuse, and food insecurities.