As sophomores and juniors, the Class of 2022 saw their high school years interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. That global event impacted everything from classes going back and forth between online and in-person learning to many events and activities being canceled, postponed or significantly changed. But they persevered and, as much of life returned to "normal" this school year, these high school seniors excelled. Read their inspiring stories.

A Little Girl Running from War, to a High School Class President- Omaha Public Schools

A Wichita Student Overcomes Obstacles to Achieve Success- Wichita Public Schools 

Guilford Graduate Ready to Begin the Rest of Her Life- Guilford County Public Schools

Getting Perspective, Gaining Strength, and Giving Back- Kansas City Public Schools

Future Doctor in the Making- Denver Public Schools

Dallas Student Headed to Texas A&M after Overcoming Homelessness to Finish in Top 15 of Her Class- Dallas Independent School District

Charlotte Engineering Student Has Heart for His Community - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Living on His Own, Student Learns Resilience - Los Angeles Unified School District

Twin sister, brother become valedictorian and salutatorian at Houston’s Worthing High School - Houston Independent School District

Louisville Student Achieves her Goals - Jefferson County Public Schools