Senior Profile: Amanda Kennedy
By Prince Moye
Lowell, MA- An LHS student, originally from Africa, who graduated from Lowell High School on June 8th, looks forward to university and the opportunities beyond.
Amanda Kennedy was born in the Republic of Liberia and she came to the United States at the age of 16.
Amanda plans on attending University of Massachusetts at Lowell this fall..
Amanda also played junior varsity soccer for Lowell High School.
As a member of the Black Unity Club at LHS she understands the importance of community and social action.
Black Unity took action on the use of the ‘N’ word at the school through a poster campaign. It also offers an African dance performance to introduce African culture to the public.
Amanda said, one of her most important accomplishments is being a role model to her littlesister.
Kennedy’s mom is also a big influence in her life.
She said growing up living with a single mom who does everything for her and makes sacrifices has helped her keep minor problems in perspective.
She intends to participate in similar social club as LHS’s Black Unity Club while at UML.