In honor of our Rising Stars issue, what was/were your proudest accomplishment(s) as a student?

“School taught me to be resilient and to remain focused on doing what’s right and following what’s positive.”

George Theos

“School taught me to be resilient and to remain focused on doing what’s right and following what’s positive.”

George Theos,

2500 block of South Hicks Street

“I’d say playing for the football team and earning my diploma [from Frankford High School]. The diploma was really important for me to get.”

Thomas Radomski,

1300 block of East Passyunk Avenue

“I was pregnant during my senior year [at Simon Gratz High School], so graduating while preparing for the birth of my son stands out to me.”

Toni Irving,

West Philadelphia

Interviews by Joseph Myers Photos by Tina Garceau

“I’d say playing for the football team and earning my diploma [from Frankford High School]. The diploma was really important for me to get.”

Thomas Radomski
“I was pregnant during my senior year [at Simon Gratz High School], so graduating while preparing for the birth of my son stands out to me.”

Toni Irving