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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.

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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 2025 Spirit of Leona Awardees

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Amiah Poindexter

Academy for Business & Technology

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Jyce Carter

Detroit Public Safety Academy

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Jason Gillow

Pontiac Academy for Excellence

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William Spence

Wildwood Environmental Academy

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Nicolas López-González

César Chávez Academy High

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Omar Vega-Rodriguez

Hope of Detroit Academy High

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Noah Martin

Smith Academy for Excellence

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