Memphis Teen Becomes Her High School’s First ‘Million-Dollar Scholar,’ Named Valedictorian

Memphis Teen Becomes Her High School’s First ‘Million-Dollar Scholar,’ Named Valedictorian
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A Tennessee teen’s dedication to her studies has paid off. The Memphis, Tennessee, teen graduated as class valedictorian and with over $1 million worth of academic scholarships.

Lamyrical Harris discovered that she was pregnant as a junior at Trezevant High School. In spite of her fear that becoming a mother would compromise her academic success, Harris claimed that her baby, Laderrious, inspired her to work harder than ever.