Mableton Star Student 'Never Gave Up' On Graduating High School

Mableton, GA — Star Students are found in classrooms, on concert and theater stages and at debate lecterns, and out in the community doing good things to make life better for all of us.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize Star Students, and we’re working to tell the stories of these outstanding kids to their neighbors.

This submission comes from Monica DeLancy who nominated Ernest Brennan Richard Perkins IV of Mableton, Georgia.

Star local student’s name

Ernest Brennan Richard Perkins IV

What grade is your star local student in?

High school senior

How do you know the star local student?

Child

Why do you believe the star local student should be recognized?

Ernest chose to go back to high school to complete his high school diploma during his last year of eligibility to attend school. He was not a traditional high school senior. He had an individual education plan which allowed him to attend school to the age of 22. It took a lot of courage for him to attend school when he knew he was not a traditional high school senior. He did it he never gave up and he graduated from high school. Throughout his high school career he volunteered countless hours with his family nonprofit We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association and in 2021 the non profit was recognized by Oprah Winfrey Foundation received a $50,000 grant twice to assist residents with rental assistance and support programs and initiatives with the organization.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star local student?

He has a great sense of humor.

Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Ernest Brennan Richard Perkins IV!

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