E.E. Smith High School


  • Words of Inspiration from Graduation:
    “In education, unlike many other professions, it's not just about imparting knowledge and skills. It's about fostering growth, understanding and connection. As educators, we don't just teach subjects; we teach people. And in doing so, we inevitably become emotionally invested in our students' lives.”
    - Larry Parker, Principal

    “Striving to excel is not merely about achieving good grades or recognition for something you did better than anyone else. It is about setting high standards for yourself in everything you do. It is about a relentless pursuit of improvement, a dedication to your passions, and a desire to make a meaningful impact on the world around you.”
    - Zyaih Hobdy, Valedictorian

    “Go out there and achieve your goals the best you can. Make new connections and see new places. Everyone sitting here today is capable of achieving greatness.”
    - Jailah Carmichael, Salutatorian

    “Class of 2024, we all have different stories that led us up to this moment, but one thing we will all have in common is that we represent the saying, "Excellence is Standard.”
    - Kenneth Williams, Third Honor Graduate

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    Graduating Class of 2024 at E.E. Smith High School: Top Accomplishments

    As we celebrate the achievements of the Graduating Class of 2024 at E.E. Smith High School, we are proud to highlight the outstanding accomplishments and future plans of the 219 graduates.

    This year, the graduates' outstanding accomplishments include:

    • receiving over $4.5 million in scholarships to various colleges and universities, which includes $32,750 in Cumberland Community Foundation Scholarships

    • scholarships from Robert H. Short Scholars Class of 2024, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship, W.T. Brown Scholarship Endowment, E.E. Miller Scholarship Fund, State Employees Credit Union People Helping People Scholarship, North Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarship and the UNC Greensboro Blue and Gold Merit Scholarship

    • college acceptances to  A&T State University, Winston-Salem State University, Fayetteville State University, Livingston College, Shaw University, UNC at Greensboro, Fayetteville Technical Community College and more

    • future plans to attend FTCC to major in Emergency Medical Science to become a Paramedic, becoming a welder and majoring in Criminal Justice

    • being a State Champion for Unified Track, attending Sotheby’s School of Arts in New York and being a North Carolina Association of Student Councils Hall of Fame 2024 Inductee


    These graduates exemplify the dedication, hard work, and community spirit that E.E. Smith High School strives to instill in all of its students. We are confident that they will continue to achieve great things in their future endeavors.

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