Tobechukwu “Tobi” Phillips, a bright girl from Nigeria, graduated from Alvin High School in Texas, United States as the school’s first-ever black valedictorian in the school’s 125-year history.
Tobechukwu broke the school record with a 6.9 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale, placing her at the top of her class. She was also one of only 86 black students among the 2,800 students at the institution.
Tobechukwu, who received A’s in every course she took during her four years of studies, noted that staying at the top of the class was difficult.
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“Maintaining the highest GPA in my class is a difficult task. It truly takes time management but more importantly, acknowledging what you do it for. I know that I am no longer just representing myself,” she said.
Tobechukwu, in addition to her outstanding academic record, also plays volleyball, runs track, and serves as a Sunday School teacher at her church. She is also a Rho Kappa Honour Society member, the head of the National Honour Society, and an AP ambassador.
