High School: Patrick Henry, College Choice: UNC Charlotte

Kennady Wade, ranked in the top 20% in her class, is a dynamic leader, driven student athlete, and a multi-talented performer. A leader on the stage, in the classroom, and within the community, Kennady was the President of her Junior class and currently serves as Senior Class President. She is a proud member of the National Honor Society, Students for Racial Unity, and on the Roanoke City Youth Services Board. While maintaining a 3.9 GPA she has played Varsity Lacrosse for Patrick Henry High School for the past 3 years and was the Captain of the Varsity Cheer Team. During her senior year Kennady received the Connie Ratcliff Humanitarian Award and was recognized by the Roanoke Valley Continental Society as a Making a Distinct Difference Award.

Since the age of 8 Kennady has performed in several musicals at Virginia Children’s Theater and Mill Mountain Theater. She enjoys singing in the Church Youth Choir and is a former member of Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir. Recently she joined the Roanoke Branch of NAACP as serving her community is an integral part of her life. Additionally, she volunteers with the Harrison Museum of African American Culture and United Way of Roanoke Valley. She was accepted to 12 universities and is looking forward to attending University of North Carolina Charlotte in the fall of 2023 to major in Marketing with aspirations to work for the NFL’s Marketing Department.