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Amid the graduation season in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School District (CMS), a significant number of students are receiving their diplomas. Among them is Malachi Thompson from West Charlotte High School, whose familial legacy echoes through the corridors. Continuing a tradition set by his great-grandmother and grandmother, Thompson proudly treads the same path they once did.
Throughout his high school journey, Thompson has been actively involved in various leadership roles. According to WBTV, he notably served as the Vice-President of Membership and Education for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Youth Council in 2020, subsequently ascending to the prestigious position of President from 2022 to 2024, marking the longest tenure in the council’s history. At West Charlotte, he assumed multiple responsibilities, including President of the Student Government Association Student Advisory Council and Royal Court Student Advisor & Prom Chair, as well as Executive President of the Student Government Association.
Thompson’s dedication to civic engagement didn’t go unnoticed, as he was honored as the inaugural recipient of the GenerationNation Civic Leadership Award. His journey stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of leadership and service within the CMS community.
