DC Lawyers for Youth is honored to recognize Patrice Haney as its February 2011 DCLY Young Achiever. Patrice Haney is a remarkable young woman who has left her mark on Anacostia Senior High School where she thrives both inside and outside the classroom.  Through an incredible work ethic that other students are inspired to emulate, Patrice has earned a 4.1 grade point average and the number one ranking in her class.   In addition, Patrice excels at every women’s sport offered at Anacostia Senior High School with the exception of tennis and golf.  She is also on the cheer squad and a member of the Anacostia Student Government Association.  A native Washingtonian, Patrice will be leaving the District in the fall to attend college with the goal of majoring in accounting or computer engineering.

Patrice is proud to be a DCLY Young Achiever.  She attributes her success thus far to her supportive family and the wonderful staff at Anacostia Senior High School.  Patrice believes that adults, especially parents, need to be more supportive of young people and believes that adults need to get more involved in the lives of young people.  Patrice also offers the following advice to her peers: “Work hard and then play later because in order to become successful, you need an education.  I take education real serious and I think they should take it serious too.  At the end of the day, the only thing you have to fall back on is your education, not anything else but your education.  So I say work hard, and then play later.” Click to view the full video of DCLY's Interview with Patrice Haney.

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