From a New Orleans homeless shelter to the top of his high school class, Elijah Hogan has already conquered much in life. Hogan recently graduated as one of two valedictorians at Walter L. Cohen charter high school, despite living in a homeless shelter for youth for more than a year. “It's been tough and rough' but he's alright, Hogan told “Good Morning America.' Hogan, 19, was just 8 when his mother died.
“Take pride in how far you have come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don’t forget to enjoy your journey.” He also called the speech a “thank-you note” to the community who helped him. Hogan's character helped him succeed, Jerel Bryant, CEO of Collegiate Academies, which runs the high school, told The Associated Press. Jarkayla Cobb, Hogan’s case worker at Covenant House, noted how shy Hogan was when he first arrived at the shelter. “Being in a homeless shelter is traumatic.
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