By Curtistine Walker
Taniya Cooksey, an accomplished young African-American woman, graduated from Lincoln High School with a remarkable 4.45 GPA, and earned the title of valedictorian. She has been recognized for ranking in the top 1% of the San Diego Unified School District.
During her high school years, she dedicated her time to volunteering with a mental health club, and participated in The Aaron Price Fellows Program, and the First Gen Scholars. She also led the girls basketball team as captain and completed three internship programs with The Neighborhood House Association, Inewsource, and Forever Balboa Park. Additionally, Taniya established her own photography business, Taniya Cooksey Photography, in 2021.
She has also secured a full ride to the prestigious UCLA, the #1 Public University in America, through the Bill Gates Scholarship, where she plans to pursue a degree in Business Economics. Taniya has set her sights on elevating her photography skills while in Los Angeles and aspires to become a photographer for Vogue.
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