Nadia King is from Susquehanna Township High School and was nominated by Christine Ross.
During the Summer leading up to her senior year, Nadia tragically lost both of her parents within weeks of each other due to cancer. Nadia and her brothers were left on their own, bouncing between family members and in dire need of love, stability and grief counseling. Nadia took care of her younger brother. She poured herself in to her passion for basketball. She relied on teachers and staff members she trusted at school. Nadia advocated for herself and started therapy.
After months of turmoil in a negative environment, Nadia finally secured a happy, healthy place to live with her basketball coach and teammates where she has been thriving ever since.
Nadia will be attending Penn State Schuylkill to study Athletic Training and to play basketball. She wants to be an athletic trainer.
Mrs. Ross, who nominated Nadia, says, "Nadia is a shining star in this dark and scary world. Despite the tragedy that has surrounded her, she walks around with a smile and genuine love for life. Her future is bright, and her hard work and focus on creating a successful future for herself and her brother is the motivation she sues to continue on when times get tough."
Congratulations, Nadia, and best of luck!