Wednesday was a big day at Savannah State University as high school seniors bridged out of the Upward Bound Program.
The federally funded initiative is designed to help high schoolers from low income families and first generation college hopefuls prepare for post-secondary education.
Congratulations to the class of 2025 and to Herschel V. Jenkins High graduate, Ikihra Shaw, this year’s recipient of the village scholarship. The annual award which includes a new laptop, $500 check, and fifteen other necessities to make the transition to college easier, was presented by WSAV’s Kim Gusby, the scholarship’s founder…