Newark Scholar Yusuf Jackson ’18 Graduated NA

Newark Scholar Yusuf Jackson '18 graduated NA on June 10, 2018, and will enter the New Jersey Institute of Technology in the fall where he will continue to pursue his passion for engineering - while staying connected to his hometown. 
As a Newark Scholar, Yusuf has spent the last six years exploring his creative curiosity and enhancing his intellect at Newark Academy. He played an active role as a member of the NA community, proving himself to be a leader, role model, friend and scholar. He was a member the Boys’ varsity basketball team, the Umojaa Club and Mi Casa Club (both diversity clubs), and was involved in NA Concert Choir, Fashion Forum and Support the Troops student organizations. He continuously demonstrated his generosity of spirit by giving back to his community. Academically, his favorite class was Robotics & Engineering and, in an effort to further enrich his knowledge, he shadowed an electrician for his Senior Project.
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