Nationwide — Makenzie Williams, a 17-year-old African American student from Monroe, Louisiana, has been accepted into over 75 colleges and awarded more than $1 million in scholarships. She is graduating as the top student in her class.
According to WLBT, Williams is a senior at Ouachita Parish High School, where she scored a 27 on the ACT. She was recently recognized as one of the top 20 scholars invited to the Ouachita 2025 Scholars Banquet.
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