During my senior year—the closing chapter of my childhood—I want to thank everyone who has supported me along the way. From my teachers to the custodians, every person I’ve crossed paths with has played a role in shaping me into the woman I am today. Because of that, I can proudly say I am confident, Black, and unapologetically sure of myself. I know that I will become who and what I am meant to be, and I carry that belief with me into everything I do.