Young boy graduates US high school with 100% grade, wins full-ride scholarship to Morehouse College

Amir Staten, a 17-year-old student from Philadelphia, has achieved a remarkable academic feat by graduating from Philadelphia High School with a perfect 100% honors grade. This outstanding achievement has not only opened doors for his higher education but also garnered significant attention and rewards.

Amir's remarkable journey began when he received early acceptance into Morehouse College in Atlanta, an opportunity that brought tears of joy and immense celebration. His mother recorded a heartwarming video of Amir jumping for joy when he learned about his early acceptance. This video quickly went viral, creating new opportunities for him.

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In recognition of his academic excellence and dedication, Amir was awarded a full-ride scholarship to Morehouse College, covering all his college tuition fees and related expenses.

Amir's accomplishments extend even further, as he was named one of the 15 Bonner Scholars, a community service-focused scholarship program for 2023. His mother, Karlynne Staten, shared another touching moment in a video where Amir tearfully exclaimed, "You don't have to pay for college."

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According to Karlynne, Amir's journey towards success didn't begin in high school but was rooted in his early years. He displayed discipline and a strong commitment to academics throughout his high school years.

Amir's dedication and hard work were evident in his academic performance, where he maintained honor roll grades while simultaneously serving as the captain of the basketball team and leading his school's Black Student Union. Additionally, Amir completed over 120 hours of community service.

Karlynne expressed her relief and happiness about her son's success, as she had been working multiple jobs for the past four to five years to save up for Amir and his siblings' college tuition fees while maintaining their household.

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The Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Morehouse College, Kevin Booker, revealed that Amir was selected by a panel of staff and current Bonner Scholars at the institution. Kevin emphasized that some of the student leaders selected Amir because they saw in him the qualities needed to be a Morehouse man.