2023 REACH Scholars
Bibb's Third Cohort of REACH Scholars Set to Graduate
The Bibb County School District is excited to announce the District's third cohort of REACH Scholars will graduate this school year! Six REACH Scholars will graduate this month with the Class of 2023.
In 2016, the Bibb County School District was one of numerous school districts in Georgia to join the REACH Scholarship Program. The REACH Scholarship Program was launched in 2012 and is a needs-based mentorship and scholarship program designed to encourage students, starting in middle school, to persist in their educational pursuits. Students are provided with the academic, social and financial support needed to graduate from high school, attend college, achieve post-secondary success and be prepared for the 21st century workforce.
The REACH Foundation provides 75 percent of the funding for the scholarships and local school districts must raise the remainder. This means that upon their graduation from a Bibb County high school, each REACH Scholar will receive a $10,000 scholarship for college. Some partnering colleges and universities in Georgia will even match or double-match this amount for REACH Scholars.
The Bibb County School District would like to thank all – from BCSD employees to community partners and businesses – who have contributed to the REACH Scholarship fund. Additionally, all REACH Scholars are supported through the Mentors Project of Bibb County.
Kahlil Harvey, Central High
Kahlil Harvey is the son of DaQuanis and April Harvey. He has participated in the National Honors Society, Beta Club, Key Club, Orchestra, Theatre, Glee Club, and E-Sports. Kahlil was nominated for a Golden Eagle Award in English Language Arts. Not only does Kahlil excel as an International Baccalaureate student at Central Fine Arts and International Baccalaureate Magnet High School, but he performs and works a great deal with Theatre Macon. Kahlil was given the opportunity through his studies at Central to compose and direct his personal show, “Power,” in which the theatre students performed. An Honor student, Kahlil plans to attend Pace University, where he will be majoring in Musical Theatre. He plans to use his gifts to pursue his dream of performing on Broadway and moving on to film productions.
Frederick Coker, Northeast High
Frederick Coker is the son of Alicia Chambliss and the grandson of Thadeus Chambliss. While in high school, Frederick has been actively involved in football and baseball. He is also a skilled percussionist. Frederick has also participated in the Mentor’s Project for the past six years. His volunteer work includes feeding and clothing the homeless. Frederick will be attending Albany State University. There, he plans to major in Health and Human Performance.
Jalayzha Williams, Northeast High
Jalayzha Williams is the daughter of Jennifer Harper and Johnny Williams. She is Salutatorian for Northeast High School’s Class of 2023. She has participated in the Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students, National Honors Society, Basketball, Volleyball, and Track and Field. She has volunteered to read to children and help with end of year activities for elementary school students. Jalayzha was also nominated for the Dr. Curtis Jones Leadership Award. Jalayzha will major in Exercise Science at Kennesaw State University in the fall.
Nayomi Sanchez, Southwest High
Nayomi Sanchez is the daughter of Augustin Sanchez and Maria Menchaca. She has participated in SkillsUSA, Beta Club, and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). She is part of The Law Academy at Southwest High School and has engaged in Dual Enrollment for Nursing and Healthcare at W.S. Hutchings College and Career Academy. Nayomi also volunteers at Zebulon Park Health and Rehabilitation facility. Nayomi is one of the top 10 graduates of her class. She plans to major in Biology at Fort Valley State University in the fall.
Stormy Prevatt, Westside High
Stormy Prevatt is the daughter of Stacey Edwards. She has been involved with her high school in various clubs including BETA, FBLA, DECA, HOSA, marching band, JROTC Drill Team and color guard, along with graduating with honors in her class. Stormy is passionate about healthcare and obtained her CNA license and EMT license while attending Westside. She plans to use this knowledge to further help her community. In addition, she has volunteered alongside the Mentor's Project to service underprivileged citizens in our community. She has shown her dedication to her future career by taking it upon herself to foster, give health care to, and re-home cats to their forever home over the past three years. With her various college acceptances, Stormy has decided to stay close to home due to the importance of family. She plans to attend Georgia College and State University to major in Biology with a pre-Veterinary track and minor in Finance.
Tyra Smith, VIP Academy
Tyra Smith is the daughter of Amber Maynard and Trevoris Smith. She is the Class of 2023 Valedictorian for VIP Academy, as well as Vice President for her class. Tyra has been actively engaged in extracurriculars, participating in the National Technical Honor Society, FCCLA, Beta Club, Student Council, the National Society of High School Scholars, Future Business Leaders of America, and DECA. She has been accepted in the 402nd Engineering Internship Program through Robins Air Force Base. Tyra has worked tirelessly throughout her high school career to graduate at the top of her class and as an Honor Graduate. She intends to pursue computer science at the post-secondary institution of her choosing with the hopes of becoming a database administrator.
REACH Georgia
REACH Georgia is the State of Georgia’s first needs-based mentorship and college scholarship program. The mission is to ensure that Georgia’s low income, academically promising students have the academic, social, and financial support needed to graduate from high school, access college, and achieve postsecondary success.