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SPIRIT OF LEONA
Motivated • Compassionate • Accomplished
The Spirit of Leona Award honors one graduating senior from each high school who has overcome personal adversity and persevered to attain a solid educational foundation. These students represent the truest measure of Leona's success.
Despite individual challenges, these young adults have done what it takes to pave a positive life path. Admiration for their accomplishments is shared by all.
Meet the 2026 Spirit of Leona Awardees
Jazmyn Dickey
Academy for Business & Technology
Daniel Sandoval
CCA High School
Jorge Grimaldo-Granados
Hope of Detroit Academy High School
Seth Sage
Smith Academy for Excellence
Yaritzmar Jasso
CCA High
Mariah Gladney
Detroit Public Safety Academy
Mitchell Childs
Pontiac Academy for Excellence High School
Nehemiah Davis
Wildwood Environmental Academy