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The Ruskin High School Theatre Department is celebrating a standout moment for senior Desmond Walker III, who delivered an unforgettable performance at the Missouri State Thespian Conference and walked away with top honors.

Big news is coming out of Ruskin High School, and it’s the kind that makes an entire community proud. This year, Ruskin seniors are earning major scholarships, advancing in national competitions, and committing to paths of service and leadership that will shape their futures long after graduation.

When the lights dim and the music begins, something special happens. Confidence grows. Voices get louder. Students who once blended into the background suddenly shine. This year, that magic is coming to Warford Elementary, and it starts with an exciting opportunity straight from Disney.

Everyone deserves a chance to dream about what their working life might hold for them. That’s the sentiment behind Awesome Ambitions.

Founded by journalists Cynthia Newsome and Angela Curry, the program aims to make college and career paths more accessible to young women. Once a month, they meet separately with groups of eighth-graders and high school students from the Kansas City and Hickman Mills schools.

Juniors and seniors from Ruskin High School’s Incubator EDU program recently showcased their entrepreneurial spirit at the fall Business MECA Challenge, a city-wide competition hosted by Longview Community College. This event brought together high school and college students from across Kansas City to tackle real-world business problems alongside local startups.