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David X. Jacobs is the son of Varday & DeLea Jacobs and is a 2025 graduate of Bayard Rustin High School, in the West Chester Area School District, where he maintained a weighted GPA of 4.4157. At Rustin, David was active as a member of the Black Student Union, Track & Field Team, captain of the Football Team, and Honor Roll. He
has also volunteered extensively in his community, including with
Dayna’s iCare Foundation and Garden of Grace Community Garden. David plans to attend University of Pittsburgh in the fall, where he will major in Business Finance.
Xavier McClanahan is the son of Tahira McClanahan and is a 2025
graduate of Collegium Charter School in Exton, PA, where he
maintained a weighted GPA of 96.20. At Collegium, Xavier was an
honor student and participated in Soccer, Multi-Cultural Club, Black Student Union, Ski Club, and
served as captain of the Bowling Team and Robotics Team. Outside of the classroom, he is very involved in his community. He participated with YMWIC, Inc. operates the soundboard at his church, volunteers at blood drives, and creates lotion and soap. Xavier plans to attend University of
Delaware, to pursue Chemical Engineering
Ayonna Birckett is the daughter of Sharon Birckett and is a 2025
graduate of Coatesville Area Senior High School (CASH), where she maintained a GPA of 87.92. At CASH, Ayonna was active in the Honor Roll and SADD club. Ayonna has also spent time volunteering in her
community, including at the Holiday Hope Chest, Special Olympics, SWAT FX, and Reading Olympics, among other organizations. She plans to attend Temple University and major in Social Work.
Felicia McClain is the daughter of Sheela McClain and is a 2025 graduate of Delaware County Community College (DCCC), in Media, PA, where she maintained a GPA of 3.60. With a keen desire to obtain her Bachelor’s Degree after obtaining her 2-year degree at DCCC, Felicia embarked on a
journey that took her to West Chester University. Felicia is active in her community, volunteering
at Brandywine Valley Active Aging, serving as a worship leader at her church, and interning at American
Helicopter Museum. At West Chester University, Felicia majors in Media & Culture.
Miles Lateef is the son of Amy and Jarama Lateef and is a 2025
graduate of West Chester Henderson High School, in West Chester, PA, where he maintained a weighted GPA of 4.2445. At Henderson, Miles was active in National Honor Society, Black Student Union, Stocks and Investments Club, DECA, Varsity Track and Field, and Football. He plans to attend University of Notre Dame in the fall, and major in Finance.
Pictured is Mohamed's Father, Abdul Elkhouly, who accepted the award on his son's behalf.
Mohamed Elkhouly is the son of Abdul Elkhouly and Naswa Mesbah
and is a 2025 graduate of Downingtown Area Senior High School East, in Downingtown, PA, where he maintained a weighted GPA of 4.0. At East, Mohamed was a member of the National Honor
Society and participated in Wrestling, Robotics, Coding Club, Martial Arts Club, and YMWIC. His volunteer activities include participating in food drives, Goodworks construction, and elderly activities. Mohamed plans to attend Penn State University - Main, to major in Cybersecurity.