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Tatijana Davis loves taking photos.
The 18-year-old Central High School senior hopes to turn that love into a career. She plans to study photography in the fall at a California college.
Davis was one of 174 graduating seniors who were recognized Sunday during the Omaha Public Schools' 21st annual African American Academic Achievement Awards.
Students were awarded certificates for their scholarly accomplishments, and their parents also received certificates for supporting their children. The awards were a reminder that the students need to continue to work hard to reach their ultimate goals, said Dr. Jim Ramirez, chairman of the OPS Minority Activities Committee.
Davis said her success was inspired by the women in her life, particularly her mom, Tracy Thornton.
“She's my idol,” Davis said.
Harold Dow, a longtime CBS news correspondent and a University of Nebraska at Omaha alumnus, was the featured speaker. He emphasized that high school isn't the end of a person's education and journey. The adventure continues.
“Who will you be in our black history?” he asked the students. “There is something left for you to do.”
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