Considering that many adults struggle with change, one could not really have faulted Zaki Warner had he found adjusting to the sudden departure of his father and mid-year enrollment at St. Gabriel School, 2917 Dickinson St., too overwhelming. Fortunately, the 11-year-old has become a beacon of adaptability and is looking forward to outlasting any additional challenges.
The resident of the 2000 block of South 22nd Street belongs to his Gray Ferry institution’s reading and math clubs, the latter proving especially helpful to his academic growth. He has also achieved prominence through his award-winning participation in sports, with football in an evenly-matched duel with accounting to determine his future vocation. City of Philadelphia employee and community support specialist for the 1st, 3rd, and 17th police districts Carmetta Dickerson commended the soon-to-be-sixth-grader for overcoming behavioral issues and devoting himself to enhancing his familiarity with his new existence, stating “he loves to learn and help others.” Keep on making and encouraging good decisions, Zaki. – Joseph Myers
