During the January 28th public Board meeting, Jakai Benskin (left) and Kerron Tucker (right) were honored as January 2025 Scholar Superstar and their official Scholar Superstar videos were shared for the first time. Please get to know the winners by watching their videos below and visit our Scholar Superstar webpage to learn more about how these students are selected for the honor.
Jakai Benson
City Neighbors High School
Grade - 12
As a transfer student to City Neighbors High School, Jakai was placed in music class automatically – this proved to be a great fit, allowing him to thrive as a member of the steelpan band and the choir. Jakai found his passion in music class and continued as part of the steel pan band even when it didn’t fit into his regular class schedule. Jakai is dedicated to his school community, participating in and establishing several clubs and extracurricular activities for his classmates over the years he has attended City Neighbors. Jakai credits his Mom and Grandma as his biggest supporters along his scholastic journey, and his efforts have earned him numerous academic honors, including full-ride scholarships to several colleges. Click here to watch Jakai's interview in Spanish
Kerron Tucker
Liberty Elementary School
Grade - 5
Kerron has been a great inspiration for his peers at Liberty Elementary School, bravely joining the cheerleading team because he was curious and unbothered by the thought of potential bullies. Through his dedication to excellence on the cheer team, he has become a leader, often working individually to help struggling teammates overcome obstacles to master challenging routines. Kerron is a great example of what it means to be a Scholar Superstar in Baltimore City. Click here to watch Kerron's video in Spanish.