East Bay Scholar's Tight-Knit Family Keeps Him Close To Home

CBS San Francisco

August 2, 2022

It's not uncommon for Students Rising Above Scholars to have close-knit, loving families. Ronvel Sharper is no exception.

Sharper is living at home with his family as he attends college, and his mom wouldn't have it any other way. Sheila Savannah and her husband keep a close eye on all three of their children. But it's their son Ronvel that she often worries about the most.

"He's smart. He's caring. He wants to do good by everyone," said Sheila of her son. "Just being a black young man walking down the street, you can get killed, you know? So I always tell Ronvel if you're going to be out, make sure you call and let me know that you are okay."

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