LifeStory

Danica Gutierrez

What was the graduate's greatest accomplishment?

Six years ago, Danica Guiterrez, valedictorian at Paul W. Bryant High School, could not speak English. Her family moved to the United States from Mexico, and enrolled Danica in the seventh grade at Eastwood Middle School. At age 11, she became the first person in her family to speak English. Danica graduated with a 4.4 GPA, a score of 32 on the ACT, and as winner of a Gates Millenium Scholarship, which will pay for her to attend any college of her choice until she completes a doctoral degree. With offers from several prestigious universities, Danica has chosen to attend Harvard University.
Danica Gutierrez
Graduation
  • interests

    graduation 2016
    AL.com

  • Graduation details

    2016

  • School or organization

    Paul W. Bryant High School

Danica Gutierrez
Graduation
  • interests

    graduation 2016
    AL.com

  • Graduation details

    2016

  • School or organization

    Paul W. Bryant High School