17-year-old homeless girl beats colleagues to emerge best graduating student of her school with 8.07 GPA

In an extraordinary tale of resilience and determination, 17-year-old Jasmine Mazard-Larry has defied the odds to emerge as the best-graduating student and valedictorian of her United States school.Jasmine's journey through high school had a challenging start, as her family's house was destroyed in a fire. Undeterred by the adversities they faced in the aftermath of the accident, she remained unwavering in her commitment to her education and ultimately graduated with an exceptional 8.07 GPA.

Jasmine Mazard-Larry's academic success was not a stroke of luck. She enrolled in Advanced Placement classes, actively participated in dual enrollment programs, and pursued the Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education program at Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School. Her active engagement in these educational programs played a significant role in elevating her GPA.

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Reflecting on her journey, Mazard-Larry explained that her experiences of adversity instilled a sense of perseverance in her. She shared, "I think going through all of this ... has led me to want to persevere and want to show little girls or boys my age that they can do it too."

The Principal of Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School, Marlee Strawn, commended Jasmine's determination and initiative. Strawn acknowledged that Jasmine had set herself the goal of being at the top of her class, a goal she ultimately achieved. 

Jasmine's achievements were a source of pride for her family. Despite her family becoming homeless due to the house fire, Jasmine's mother, Nidta Mazard, who was nine months pregnant with Jasmine's brother at the time, commended her daughter for overcoming the numerous challenges. 

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Nidta shared her perspective on Jasmine's determination, saying, "And here Jasmine, in the midst of it all, [started] high school. Her behavior could have changed because of a lot of things that she was already going through. But instead, she used that as a light to help me because I almost died giving birth to my son."

Jasmine Mazard-Larry also faced personal obstacles, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and hearing loss during her high school journey. Despite these challenges, she pushed through, using her younger brother as a source of motivation.

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For young individuals facing adversity in their lives, Jasmine has an inspiring message: "We all have our own story. There's the good and the bad. But don't overlook the bad because it makes you who you are. In 20 [or] 10 years from now, you're going to look back and be like, 'I did that. I conquered all of these obstacles, and here I am today.'"

Jasmine Mazard-Larry's journey stands as a testament to the power of resilience and the pursuit of educational excellence, demonstrating that adversities can be overcome with unwavering determination and the support of family and community.