Not every award deserves a place on the shelf.
The certificates worth framing are the ones that remind you of how far you’ve come and how much you’ve grown.
I’m very proud to put on display my Graduation Certificate from The Veritas Schools Debate Institute, on June 17th, 2026.
This journey challenged me in unexpected ways. It came with moments of doubt, and breakthrough. Through it all, I’ve gained more confidence than ever, and developed a broader perspective on the world around me.
I’ll always be grateful to Ms. Tameka Thomas, Ed.S. and Mr. Brandon P. Fleming for creating such a life-changing experience. Thanks to my instructors—Isaiah Stephens, George Bronner, Sarah
Hargrove, Suraya Khoja, and Hamilton Henderson—for seeing potential in me that I didn’t always see in myself, and for pushing me to my fullest.
This achievement doesn’t just say “Congrats, you did it!” But rather, “Congratulations. Your journey is just getting started.”
Here’s to what’s next!
