
A Nigerian-born teenager, Tobechukwu Phillips has shattered the 125 academic history of her high school in Texas, US.
Phillips, a student of Alvin High School boasted a 6.9 GPA, after she earned A’s throughout her stay in the school.
Speaking to Because of Them We Can, Phillips said, “Maintaining the highest GPA in my class is a difficult task.
She said, “My biggest advice to other scholars of colour is to truly adopt the mindset of Rosa Parks – ‘No.’
“Do not be discouraged when someone speaks out against you, simply allow what they say to fuel your fire.”
Source: punch ng