Alexis Crosby’s story is inspiration. She’s awesome. She comes from Glenville, an impoverished area of Cleveland. She’s graduating with both a diploma from Glenville High and an associate’s degree from Cuyahoga Community College. On top of that, she’ll be attending my alma mater and enter the Engineering school. Lord knows the engineering school needs more women and African Americans. Do the dang thing Alexis!
One of Glenville High School’s academic stars graduates today.
Honor student Alexis Crosby, who’s No. 1 in her class, will join 190 classmates as they receive diplomas at the ceremony at the Allen Theater.
What makes the 17-year-old resident of Cleveland’s Glenville neighborhood special is she pulled off an educational feat: Less than three weeks ago, she received an associate’s degree from Cuyahoga Community College. She simultaneously attended Glenville and Tri-C.
“She’s a wonderful role model,” said Jerry Sue Thornton, president of Cuyahoga Community College. “People talk about role models being in various arts and sports, but she’s a real role model for young people in terms of what academic and community service can yield for them.”
