Stories/Essays: First Class: 0605_malo_George_graduation17

May 22, 2016 - Paige Madison closes her eyes and sits in quiet reflection during the final chapel the St. George's class of 2016 will have together before their commencement ceremony at the school. {quote}We viewed coming here differently than our peers here or outside of these walls. As far as black students going off to college, we've broken racial boundaries and geographical boundaries and socioeconomic boundaries, so now we are ready for what comes next.{quote} she said. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal)

May 22, 2016 - Paige Madison closes her eyes and sits in quiet reflection during the final chapel the St. George's class of 2016 will have together before their commencement ceremony at the school. "We viewed coming here differently than our peers here or outside of these walls. As far as black students going off to college, we've broken racial boundaries and geographical boundaries and socioeconomic boundaries, so now we are ready for what comes next." she said. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal)