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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Triplets Who Graduated at Top of Middle School Class Now Headed to Same University: 'We Won't Leave Each Other Behind'
A set of triplets are all headed to the University of Illinois this fall However, Aaron, Brandon, and Christopher Williams-Orr say the similarities may stop there as they all plan to have different majors As their high school noted, the brothers previously made news when they graduated 'as the top three eighth graders at their middle school in 2021"Students and staff at the University of Illinois will soon be seeing triple. Triplets Aaron, Brandon and Christopher Williams-Orr are graduating from high school in Chicago on Saturday, May 24, and all three brothers are set to attend the college together in the fall. "We won't leave each other behind," Brandon told NBC affiliate WMAQ. But don't expect to see them attending the same classes. Brandon is planning to become a computer engineering student, Aaron has his sights set on studying business and Christopher is interested in political science, according to the outlet. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In a sweet tribute, their high school, Providence St. Mel School, noted that the brothers previously made headlines when they graduated 'as the top three eighth graders at their middle school in 2021.' In high school, the trio 'found their footing quickly' and all three received 'impressive scholarships' provided by the University of Illinois and outside organizations. They credit their parents for helping them get to this milestone moment. "They kept pushing us from a young age," Christopher told WMAQ. "When we were little, my mom and my dad had us spelling words all over the wall, they made sure we knew how to spell, read and write and everything else like that." The Williams-Orr brothers are not alone in their success. Their high school's website says that for 47 consecutive years, 100% of Providence St. Mel graduates have been accepted to four-year colleges. A representative from the school tells PEOPLE, 'We are very proud of our triplets and all our graduates, which this year include a National Merit Scholarship finalist and a Gates Scholarship recipient.' Read the original article on People
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cross High School student awarded prestigious Gates Scholarship
CROSS, S.C. (WCBD) – A Cross High School senior was recently selected to receive the prestigious Gates Scholarship, which is awarded to outstanding students from across the nation. Karmello Jones is headed to the University of South Carolina in the fall, and thanks to the scholarship, the full cost of his attendance is covered. He was one of 750 picked from over 48,000 applicants. 'When you put in the hard work, when you put in the discipline, and you mix it with just a tiny bit of talent, you can get magical things – and that's not just for me, that's for everybody,' he told school district officials after receiving the honor. High school staff believe Jones is the first Gates Scholar in the school's history, but Jones hopes the achievement will inspire more Cross recipients in the future. Over the course of his high school career, Jones has racked up accolades while competing on the school's football, track, soccer, and wrestling teams. He also ranked among the top five for the class of 2025. As for how the scholarship came about, it all started when Principal Tiffany Brown encouraged him to apply. He stayed committed to the application process which includes four steps, paperwork submissions and writing three essays. Jones got the news in April that his hard work and tenacity had paid off. 'I woke up screaming at the top of my lungs,' he told the district. 'I was ecstatic knowing that I got something that I had worked hard for.' Once he starts at South Carolina, Jones plans to double major in sports management and science. His ultimate goal is to work as a sports manager or agent in the major leagues. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Princeton student found dead in lake fought ‘courageous battle' with bipolar disorder: obituary
The Princeton University junior found dead last week in a lake near the Ivy League campus suffered from bipolar disorder, according to his obituary. Lauren Blackburn's cause of death hasn't been determined yet, a spokesperson for the medical examiner's office told The Post. His obituary said that he died 'after a courageous battle with bipolar disorder.' Blackburn, 23, was found in Lake Carnegie on April 25, five days after he was reported missing. He was last seen near the college's Firestone Library at around 6 p.m. on April 19. Officials pinged his phone in the area of the man-made reservoir on April 22, prompting a search in the water. Lake Carnegie sits just south of campus — near the university's athletic complex — but about a mile from the library where Blackburn was last seen. A National Merit scholar and Gates Scholarship recipient, Blackburn was majoring in English and was set to graduate in 2026. The Corydon, Indiana native was described in his obituary as a 'compassionate, thoughtful, and playful' learner who loved 'Wuthering Heights' as well as the works of Virginia Woolf. Between 2020 and 2021, he served the California Santa Rosa mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 'He enjoyed K-pop and cheering for the Celtics, Chiefs, and [Tottenham] Hotspurs,' read his obituary. Blackburn spent last summer in South Korea, learning more about his Korean roots. A memorial service for Blackburn has been set for May 4 at 5 p.m. inside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Corydon. Blackburn's parents have asked that any gifts in their son's name be made to the International Bipolar Foundation.
New York Post
03-05-2025
- New York Post
Princeton student found dead in lake was diagnosed with bipolar disorder
The Princeton University junior found dead last week in a lake near the Ivy League campus suffered from bipolar disorder, according to his obituary. Lauren Blackburn's cause of death hasn't been determined yet, a spokesperson for the medical examiner's office told The Post. His obituary said that he died 'after a courageous battle with bipolar disorder.' 3 Lauren Blackburn will be memorialized May 4. The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home Blackburn, 23, was found in Lake Carnegie on April 25, five days after he was reported missing. He was last seen near the college's Firestone Library at around 6 p.m. on April 19. Officials pinged his phone in the area of the man-made reservoir on April 22, prompting a search in the water. 3 Blackburn was set to graduate in the spring of 2026. NBC Philadelphia. Lake Carnegie sits just south of campus — near the university's athletic complex — but about a mile from the library where Blackburn was last seen. A National Merit scholar and Gates Scholarship recipient, Blackburn was majoring in English and was set to graduate in 2026. The Corydon, Indiana native was described in his obituary as a 'compassionate, thoughtful, and playful' learner who loved 'Wuthering Heights' as well as the works of Virginia Woolf. 3 Police found Blackburn's body during a search of the lake. NBC Philadelphia. Between 2020 and 2021, he served the California Santa Rosa mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 'He enjoyed K-pop and cheering for the Celtics, Chiefs, and [Tottenham] Hotspurs,' read his obituary. Blackburn spent last summer in South Korea, learning more about his Korean roots. A memorial service for Blackburn has been set for May 4 at 5 p.m. inside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Corydon. Blackburn's parents have asked that any gifts in their son's name be made to the International Bipolar Foundation.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Area high school student awarded scholarship to attend any U.S. university for free
A Dayton Public Schools high school senior will have his choice to go to any four-year college or university in the U.S. for free. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Paul Laurence Dunbar High School valedictorian Simeon Akins was awarded the Gates Scholarship. This scholarship is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Simeon is the 20th student in Dayton Public Schools history and the second from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School to be awarded this prestigious scholarship, according to a release from Dayton Public Schools. TRENDING STORIES: Dorothy Lane Market announces opening timeframe, hiring fair for new location Michael Bolton speaks about glioblastoma diagnosis, an aggressive form of brain cancer 24 travelers banned after massive fight breaks out at Carnival Cruise Line terminal Two Dayton Public School students received this scholarship 10 years ago and Akins is the first to receive this honor since then. The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship awarded to outstanding, Pell-eligible, minority high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership ability, and personal resilience, according to The Gates Scholarship website. 'This honor is a testament to Simeon's hard work, dedication, and limitless potential. We are incredibly proud of him and are excited to see the amazing impact he will continue to make in the world,' said Superintendent of Dayton Public Schools Dr. David Lawrence. Akins will have his full cost of attendance covered, including tuition, fees, room, board, books, and transportation. Akins plans to attend Belmont University in the fall and major in computer science or music production with a minor in art. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
