In between laughter, tears, and moments of pride, students in the Leadership Academy celebrated the graduation of its seniors as well as the continuation of other students into their next year of the program. Thanks to the generosity of our community, the Cherry Creek Schools Foundation was able to support this important program that not only changes lives -- it saves them.

For recently-graduated Overland High School alum Jelane Elamo, giving back is one of the most important things in her life. Elamo, who was recently awarded the AVID Dare to Dream scholarship and the Linn Hogue Memorial Scholarship on behalf of the Cherry Creek Schools Foundation, will be attending the University of Minnesota and would like to pursue a career in the medical field.