2024 Achievers Journal Digital - Flipbook - Page 48
Son of
Elton Bradley &
Rachawn Baker
Dear Elijah,
Thank you for making my job so easy and rewarding.
You have made me so proud.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD,
plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future. – Jeremiah 29:11
My prayer has always been, “Lord, please let Elijah 昀椀nd his passion and
purpose early in life. God answered my prayer. You started with football and
track and have blossomed into a writer, leader, and entrepreneur. I am
con昀椀dent that you are equipped with what you need to continue to be a
successful young man. With God’s grace guiding your every step, continue
to stay focused and go out there and leave your mark on the world. I can’t
wait to see you grow and develop into everything that you are destined to be!
Never forget... For with God nothing shall be impossible. – Luke 1:37.
Love you son,
Mom
Elijah is a senior at Loyola High School. He
is the Co-President of the African American
Student Association, the only student
representative on the planning committee
for the second annual HBCU night and the
brainchild of the 昀椀rst Black Alumni career
fair. He was a three-year starter on the Varsity
football team and three-year runner on the
track and 昀椀eld team. Elijah was selected to
participate in the 12-week Junior Investment
Club through 100 Black Men of LA. Early
in life, he discovered his love of writing and
has been a contributing writer for his school
newspaper, the Loyalist and the Los Angeles
Sentinel. Elijah participates in community
service activities with Meals on Wheels,
South LA Café, and the Loyola football team
Christmas Toy Drive. Elijah will be attending
Morehouse College pursuing a degree in
business administration and management
with a minor in journalism, sports, culture,
and social justice.
