She is a motivation for all. Malcolm X Shabazz High School Senior, Kim Boerrigter, has always strived to achieve the very best according to school officials.
Kim has received an award for perfect attendance every year since starting school, and when asked about motivation in achieving excellence, Kim told RLS Media, “My mom is my motivation. She’s always believed in me, has instilled within me great values and insists that I consistently stand up for my beliefs.”
Kim is the valedictorian of the 2017 class of Malcolm X Shabazz where she has been accepted to fifteen colleges. But her most gratifying moment was when she was accepted into Harvard University on a full scholarship.
Kim says she’s always had a passion for science and while attending Macolm X Shabazz, it allowed her to expand her logical scope.
As a member of the Aquatic Biochemistry Team and working closely with club advisor, Mr. Patrick Murray, Kim has been able to broaden her scientific knowledge.
“Mr. Murray has always reinforced and assisted me in facilitating my research. His support in this process has been remarkable” Kim said.
Kim has always found great joy when exploring knowledge and says she wants to become a proud woman of color scientist.
Education isn’t the only thing she’s great at as Kim is a student athlete where she is the captain of the Cross Country team, and runs Indoor/Outdoor track.
She is also a member of the Aquatic Biochemistry Team and the National Honor Society.
When asked about what it means to be a product of the City of Newark and Malcolm X Shabazz High School, Kim told RLS Media, “Individuals make assumptions about Newark. I feel that because I’ve emerged from a particular zip code that I have to prove myself more than my counterparts.”
Kim also believes that the majority of the doubts stems from those who’ve never been to the inner city. “We have smart children here in Newark. We just need a few more resources and the belief that we can all succeed. Being a Shabazz Bulldog has supported me and given me a tremendous amount of confidence. I’ve always wanted to attend Shabazz. Coming from “Brick City” has prepared me to face any obstacle set before me.”
Congratulations Kim! We wish you the best of luck!
Story seen at RLS Media
