14-Year-Old Black Girl From Texas Graduates High School, Makes History

Oforitsenere Bodunrin, an African American student from Arlington, Texas, has graduated high school at the young age of 14. She follows in the footsteps of her older sister, who also earned her high school diploma when she was just 14.

Bodunrin, who graduated from Martin High School in Arlington, has always strived for excellence. Aside from her academic achievements, she holds a second-degree black belt and served as the editor of her school paper. “Whenever people ask me, ‘So how is this? Is this so strange for you?’ Like, not really,” she told Live 5 News.

Oforitsenere’s mother, Bawo Bodunrin, recognized her advanced and exceptional abilities from a young age. By the time she was 2 years old Oforitsenere was already reading, and by the age of 4 she had learned multiplication.

“It was some traits that we saw that were really different. The way she works. Normally you would say the sky is the limit. For her, the sky is the beginning,” her mother said.

Bodunrin plans to attend the University of Texas-Arlington in the fall to pursue studies in computer science and aviation. She dreams of working internationally with her degree.

According to recent data, a significant number of Black students are graduating from high school early, showcasing their determination and academic achievements. In the past academic year, approximately 15% of Black students successfully completed their high school education ahead of schedule. This figure marks a substantial increase from the previous year and highlights the remarkable progress made by Black students in pursuing their educational goals.

These statistics underscore the importance of recognizing and supporting the exceptional achievements of Black students who graduate from high school early, as they serve to inspire their peers and contribute to the overall advancement of education within their communities.

Bodunrin credits her family for their unwavering support and motivation, and especially her older sister, who was a role model for her.

“My family has encouraged me. I may not be the best at first, but I can definitely try,” she said.

This news first appeared on blacknews.com.