Congratulations to the 2025 SWAG Scholars and Influential Educators—remarkable individuals shaping Detroit’s future through education, leadership, and excellence. This year’s SWAG Scholars are: Nadia Askew (Central High School), Savannah Beavers (Northwestern High School), Sean Billups (Renaissance High School), Aaliyah Bufkin (Detroit School of Arts), Darius Byrd (Henry Ford High School), Destiny Edge (Chandler Park Academy High School), Niara Frierson (Cass Technical High School), Kalel Garrett (Homeschool), Taylor Jemison (The School at Marygrove), Kanai Jordan (Cass Technical High School), Kadence Kincaide (Renaissance High School), Ishmum Lasker (Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine), Dorian Liddell (Detroit School of Arts), Braylen McGaughy (Cass Technical High School), Nadia Pouncey (Detroit Edison Public School Academy Early College of Excellence), Jabari Reed (Jalen Rose Leadership Academy), Kennedi Sherrill (Renaissance High School), Na'im Sumbry (Cass Technical High School), Kya Watson (Renaissance High School), and Ava Willis (Renaissance High School). We also proudly recognize the 2025 Influential Educator Award recipients for their extraordinary impact in the classroom and beyond: Torie Anderson-Lloyd (John R. King Academic and Performing Arts Academy), Andrella “Muffy” Gaynor (Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences), Adam Harris (GVSU – TRIO Upward Bound Detroit Program), Isabella Mahuad (Cesar Chavez Academy High School), and Dayna Peoples.

Congratulations to the 2025 S.W.A.G. Scholars, Alumni, and Influential Educators!

The Michigan Chronicle and Huntington Bank proudly recognize the remarkable achievements of the 2025 S.W.A.G. (Students Wired for Achievement and Greatness) Scholarship Award recipients. Your dedication and perseverance exemplify the spirit of excellence in our community. We also honor the alumni who continue to inspire, and the influential educators whose guidance shapes future leaders.

Your achievements, leadership, and commitment to education inspire the entire Detroit community. Congratulations to each scholar, alumni, and educator for your extraordinary contributions and continued pursuit of greatness!

With pride and admiration,
The Michigan Chronicle and Huntington Bank

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