Alena Analeigh is just 13 years old. In her 13-years of life, she accomplished far more than the average person.
Seriously. Wicker is an exceptional young person, not just because she’s a prodigy, but because she’s a wonderful visionary and humanitarian.
Hence, why she is the subject of this week’s Feel-Good Friday.
Alena, who was 12 years old when she graduated from high school, is now enrolled in online college classes at Arizona State University or Oakwood University. She is currently studying biological sciences. Wicker already has enough college credits in just one year.
Wicker’s desire is to be is a doctor, and the University of Alabama decided to be first out the gate to help her see that happen.
Start at The Washington Post:
In May, Alena was offered a spot at the University of Alabama’s Heersink School of Medicine for 2024, as part of its Early Assurance Program — which offers early admission to applicants who meet specific requirements. Alena is over 10 years older than average medical student.
Wicker, who will turn 15 in 2024 when she starts medical school, will have completed her medical education within four years. What makes Wicker exceptional is that age is just a number, and not an indicator of one’s ability to achieve.
“What is age?” said Alena, who lives just outside Fort Worth and is completing most of her courses online. “You’re not too young to do anything. I feel like I have proven to myself that I can do anything that I put my heart and mind to.”
Let’s get rid of the CRT, and instead have Alena Analeigh Witter Master Classes that teach you how to succeed in school. Wicker’s vision, drive, and determination is not only a powerful example to her generation, but it is a perfect picture of what one can achieve when no one is telling you you can’t.
“I’m still a normal 13-year-old,” said Alena, a student at both Arizona State University and Oakwood University, where she is simultaneously earning two separate undergraduate degrees in biological sciences. “I just have extremely good time management skills and I’m very disciplined.”
No kidding. Something sorely lacking in today’s education. We don’t need to dumb down education for our students. Let us give them something they can strive for. Giving students a sense of purpose. These are the values that have enabled Wicker to fly high. Wicker is known for her intelligence and sense of achievement. She also has the ability to change the world.
Wicker does exactly that.
Alena, in addition to her dedication to schoolwork and charity work, is also an aspiring entrepreneur. About a year and a half ago, she started the Brown STEM Girl — an organization aimed at providing opportunities for girls of color interested in exploring careers in STEM.
The National Science Board reports that women account for 28 percent of science and engineering workers. Of those, just 5 percent represent women of color. Alena is determined to do something about it.
“We’re showing the world that there’s other girls out there that are just like me, and they deserve an opportunity and a chance,” said Alena, explaining that her organization has a rigorous application process and offers financial scholarships, mentorship programs and additional resources to standout students. Alena stated that there are over 460 members with approximately 2,000 girls waiting to be added, and the organization is supported by private donations.
She wanted to create a platform for girls like her “to feel like they belong somewhere,” she said. “I represent all the brainiac girls in the world.”
Wicker’s Instagram handle is “The Brown STEM Girl,” and she wrote the most wonderful Instagram post to announce her letter of acceptance by the University of Alabama:
Today I’m just grateful. I graduated High school LAST YEAR at 12 years old and here I am one year later I’ve been accepted into Med School at 13. I’m a junior in college. Statisticians would say I would not have succeeded. Fontana adopts a tiny black girl[,] California. I’ve worked so hard to reach my goals and live my dreams. Mama I made it. I couldn’t have done it without you. Your support allowed me to achieve my goals. You encouraged me and wiped my eyes. I was comforted with oreos whenever I needed them. I never had to be alone. I could not settle. I wasn’t afraid of you. A child can only ask for a better mother than you. MAMA! I MADE IT! Your belief in me was constant. I was able to learn and grow, without feeling guilty. Your generosity allowed me to see the whole world.
God bless me, I ask. Your sacrifices were so great for me. It seems like it is only a matter of time before the college year ends. MOMMY IT !!!!!💕💕💕
Be an Alena Analeigh Wicker in a world filled with AOCs.
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