Malik

Cur’Dericka Rice, a 17 year old from Monroe, Louisiana, graduated valedictorian with a perfect 4.0 GPA and a 33 ACT, earning nearly 1 million dollars in scholarships from 13 universities. In fall 2024, she will begin studying chemical engineering at Louisiana Tech University, aiming to fight environmental pollution. Rice credits her success to her teachers and parents and encourages others to chase their dreams no matter what. 🎓🧪🌱

Boston, Massachusetts (1980s). Photographs by via the Boston Public Library digital collection.