Keeping an open mind and seizing new leadership opportunities are recurring themes among the Observer’s 2013 Seniors of the Year, who will each receive a $1,000 scholarship as they head to colleges and universities.

The ten Observer 2013 Seniors of the Year are doers who have tried new things, and those experiences have led to accomplishments. They represent The Observer’s diverse readership area, with achievements in academic research, innovative community service, personal triumph and the arts. Each receive a $1,000 scholarship as they head to colleges and universities.
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Students at SouthLake Christian Academy will host a benefit concert – Ghana Rock – at Northside Baptist Church in Charlotte on May 17. The funds raised will be used to end child slavery and trafficking on Ghana’s Lake Volta.

Students win at Art Showcase and Show Choir Competition.

Randolph Middle student heads to Washington for National Geographic Bee.

Help us celebrate Prom Season 2013 with your prom photos. The winning photographer gets a $25 gift card

At Ranson Middle, Destiny Wade-Gilliard is all smiles. Walking down the hall between classes, she grins at classmates, waves hello and greets friends with hugs.


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