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The Achiever

Some teens would have been more focused on partying senior year. Sean Brown is more interested in building his college resume.

Sean Brown

Sean's Age: 17

Sean's School: 

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Sean's Accomplishments: Brown was picked to attend Georgia Boys State, an exclusive leadership course in state and local government.

Sean's Key to Awesomeness: Additionally, Brown completed the South Carolina Cadet Officer Leadership School and was awarded a certificate of training from The Citadel.

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A senior at Cherokee High, Brown is a member of the Air Force JROTC Color Guard, the Latin Club and the National Latin Honor Society. He hopes to attend Belmont Abbey College after graduation.

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