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Grad's road to success from town to big cities

The road to success for Destiny Willams, Pottstown High School class of 2020 has taken her from our small town to Washington DC to attend Howard University, where she is a senior majoring in business.

The road to success for Destiny Willams, Pottstown High School class of 2020 has taken her from our small town to Washington DC to attend Howard University, where she is a senior majoring in business. Her summer was spent in New York City at the worldwide headquarters of Estee Lauder, interning with the e-commerce division of the international cosmetic company, manufacturer of beauty care products. At Howard university, she is active in the Marketing Association Club, Black Retail Action Group, and executive leadership program for the Howard School of Business. Destiny has received the ROSE scholarship, YWCA, Rising Star Award, Pottstown Juneteenth scholarship, and the Theodore Hagan School of Business Scholarship. While at Pottstown High School, she took part in the theater program, tennis, marching band, choir and National Honor Society. She credits her mother, Denise Williams for providing her with the inspiration and guidance that has encouraged her to succeed. As for her days as a PHS student she said I am grateful for the many opportunities I was given to participate in so many activities. The theater program instilled a self confidence in me that I take everywhere I go. Please help share the good news of another reason to say,proud to be from Pottstown.

Posted Friday, September 8, 2023