The Cookout

[Rollie Forbes]

CNN — A 13-year-old girl has been accepted to a medical school program only a year after graduating high school.

Alena Analeigh Wicker shared the news on Instagram with her more than 20,000 followers recently.

“I’ve worked so hard to reach my goals and live my dreams. Mama I made it,” the teenager posted below a picture of her program acceptance letter.

She was accepted into the Burroughs Wellcome Scholars Early Assurance Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Heersink School of Medicine, the school confirmed in a statement to CNN.


The program is a partnership between the medical school and HBCU’s across Alabama, and it provides early acceptance to the students who meet the requirements for acceptance and matriculation, according to their website.

Alena posted to Instagram that she graduated high school last year at the age of 12, and she has already accumulated a list of impressive accomplishments.

In an interview with the Washington Post, she said, “I’m still a normal 13-year-old.”

But not quite. She’s currently a student at both Arizona State University and Oakwood University earning two separate undergraduate degrees in biological sciences, according to the Washington Post.

And yet, how does she do it all at such a young age?

“I just have extremely good time management skills and I’m very disciplined,” she told the Washington Post.

She also created “The Brown STEM Girl,” to engage, empower and educate girls of color in STEM — science, technology, engineering and mathematics, according to its website.

The Brown STEM Girl Foundation honors the legacy of Katherine Johnson, a trailblazer for African-American mathematicians at NASA.

Alena keeps the public updated on her journey, posting on her Instagram and Facebook page, where she expresses her love and passion for STEM, NASA and Legos.

Alena’s mother told the Washington Post that she noticed her daughter’s intellect since the science buff was a toddler.

“Alena was gifted,” her mother, Daphne McQuarter, said. “It was just how she did things and how advanced she was. She was reading chapter books.”

 

[Rollie Forbes]

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[WhipsAndChains]

Wow! These are the types of stories I like to see. Congratulations to Alena Analeigh Wicker & her family!

 

[RCNAL]

I always enjoy them but for the past few years, I try to deep dive to see if there isn't any coonery with the parents or early signs of bed wenching or cooning. Dr. Ben Carson and Clarence Thomas was probably one of these stories in their time.

 

[Sapphire]

Love this. We need to start putting our men and women like this up top and ignoring all the sellouts and coons in the music industry and hollyweird. Our youth needs to see girls like her and think "I can do that!" or "I want to be like that someday!".

While the whites are out there fighting each other, we can unite and reclaim our spaces. Have our own doctors, scientists, etc.

 

[WhipsAndChains]

I always enjoy them but for the past few years, I try to deep dive to see if there isn't any coonery with the parents or early signs of bed wenching or cooning. Dr. Ben Carson and Clarence Thomas was probably one of these stories in their time.

I get what you're saying, but she's 13, my guy. She's a child. Beyond that, she's a Black child who has done something extraordinary. While you're playing "I Spy", the rest of us are going to celebrate Black excellence and achievement.

 

[Rollie Forbes]

 

[Real One]

That's awesome! She has a bright future ahead of her. I could barely get through high school because my stupid ass never bothered to pay attention. I was the type who got by at cramming everything in at the last minute, which means I didn't do so hot haha.

But I'm glad she's getting her schooling done fast. To be a college student at 13, damn. Imagine getting started on your life so quick. It's crazy.

I hope she's getting to live a life as a kid though too.

The media outright sucks. I could see a story like this being on the Today show, but nope, I don't think they've invited them on. Would be cool to see happen.

 

[Terrymist]

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CNN — A 13-year-old girl has been accepted to a medical school program only a year after graduating high school.

Alena Analeigh Wicker shared the news on Instagram with her more than 20,000 followers recently.

“I’ve worked so hard to reach my goals and live my dreams. Mama I made it,” the teenager posted below a picture of her program acceptance letter.

She was accepted into the Burroughs Wellcome Scholars Early Assurance Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Heersink School of Medicine, the school confirmed in a statement to CNN.


The program is a partnership between the medical school and HBCU’s across Alabama, and it provides early acceptance to the students who meet the requirements for acceptance and matriculation, according to their website.

Alena posted to Instagram that she graduated high school last year at the age of 12, and she has already accumulated a list of impressive accomplishments.

In an interview with the Washington Post, she said, “I’m still a normal 13-year-old.”

But not quite. She’s currently a student at both Arizona State University and Oakwood University earning two separate undergraduate degrees in biological sciences, according to the Washington Post.

And yet, how does she do it all at such a young age?

“I just have extremely good time management skills and I’m very disciplined,” she told the Washington Post.

She also created “The Brown STEM Girl,” to engage, empower and educate girls of color in STEM — science, technology, engineering and mathematics, according to its website.

The Brown STEM Girl Foundation honors the legacy of Katherine Johnson, a trailblazer for African-American mathematicians at NASA.

Alena keeps the public updated on her journey, posting on her Instagram and Facebook page, where she expresses her love and passion for STEM, NASA and Legos.

Alena’s mother told the Washington Post that she noticed her daughter’s intellect since the science buff was a toddler.

“Alena was gifted,” her mother, Daphne McQuarter, said. “It was just how she did things and how advanced she was. She was reading chapter books.”

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[Terrymist]

 

[Supabrett]

Wish sis the best in the future. would love to talk to he parents about her schooling path.

 

[Ravenfreak]

Whoa she’s a genius! This is amazing, I hope other kids her age and even younger can look up to her. She’s a great role model for the next generation! Congratulations to Alena!

 

[Barida]

Wow! These are the types of stories I like to see. Congratulations to Alena Analeigh Wicker & her family!

The type of story that shows that the Blacks are good and talented people. Not like we need these white supremacists validation though, but I wish more Blacks make ground breaking moves especially when it concerns education.