Why Memphis Challenge
Inspiring and Developing Future Memphis Leaders
“Memphis Challenge helps you build your confidence, take risks, and stand up for what you think.”
– Amiah Williams, Junior, St. Mary’s Episcopal School
“In society today, things are changing drastically, and I believe Memphis Challenge will help me find a voice in my city.”
– Zoe Smith, Sophomore, Southwind High School
“MC equips youth with eye-opening experiences and connections to excel. The workshops and projects are topics we don’t get in school and are aimed to make us better.”
– Luie Kimbrow, Senior, Collierville High School
"Memphis Challenge helps build connections with people from different backgrounds you might not encounter everyday.”
– Taylor Murry, Senior, Germantown High School
“Memphis Challenge prepares me for college and teaches me life lessons that I could use throughout my journey to success.”
– Leslie Rendon, Junior, Memphis Catholic High School
"MC has shown me how to be a better leader, scholar, and thinker. The life lessons I have learned will benefit me greatly in my collegiate and future endeavors.”
– Kenneth Burnett, Sophomore, Bartlett High School
"Memphis Challenge has been a blessing to me. The most rewarding aspect has been the personal connections, which have helped me overcome my past road blocks. I am confident that the support and skills I acquired in MC will serve me after graduation through college and beyond.”
– Rashad Abdur-Raheem Senior, White Station High School
"I felt like I could have the opportunity to be surrounded by intelligent, optimistic people who aspire to reach their goals just as I do.”
– Maranda Green, Senior, White Station High School