"It’s been a rocky road, a lot of hardships. But seeing myself now about to graduate, about to go to college – it feels good knowing all the stuff I’ve done was worth it."
If anyone knows what it's like to overcome, it's A. Philip Randolph Career Academies Senior Martin Folsom. Despite being homeless and having spent time living in shelters with his mother, Folsom served as class president his freshman through senior year, and is is set to graduate at the top of his class as Valedictorian.
Folsom now plans to study Accounting and Finance at Valdosta State. Watch to learn more about what has kept him motivated in the midst of challenging times.
