Garnell Walker has a mind for business, and he hasn’t even graduated high school yet. “I grew up around business. My mom and dad have owned several establishments, and I actually have my own clothing line. Eventually, I’d like to own my business and invest in others.” It’s no surprise, then, that Garnell plans to study business and management at Bowie State University next fall, a step he’ll be able to take because of the help he’s gotten at Ballou STAY: “If you come here, you’ll get a chance. They’re going to lead you down the right path. It’s on you if you want to follow the path.” His favorite memory from his year at Ballou STAY was a guest speaker who had dropped out of high school and now has multiple degrees because it reminded Garnell that you can always find a way to be successful, something that resonates in his approach to life: “I get things done. I work hard. I live by ‘no excuses.’” #DCPSGoesToCollege
