SIUE senior, Dannica Davis, honored at the Denim and Dunks program for her leadership and community impact. Celebrating academic excellence and empowerment.
Dannica Davis, a senior at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Charter School in East St. Louis, received a prestigious award at the Denim and Dunks program hosted by Better Family Life. The event took place at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri.
Marquette King-Conner, VP of Better Family Life’s Youth Family and Clinical Services Department, and Terrance Cauley, Senior VP of Youth Family and Clinical Services, presented the award to Dannica in recognition of her exceptional achievements.
The U.S. Office of Population Affairs, represented by Deputy Assistant Secretary Jessica Swafford-Marcellas, acknowledged Dannica’s recent participation in the Call to Action for Adolescent Health Roundtable as part of Better Family Life’s national Adolescent Health and Wellness initiative. The Roundtable occurred during BFL’s 15th Annual Youth Empowerment Rally at St. Louis University Chaifetz Arena.
Dannica made invaluable contributions to the Roundtable, offering insights on critical issues such as youth, crime, health, and employment that impact the well-being of adolescents today. Her thoughtful perspective and passion for creating positive change left a lasting impression on all those in attendance.
In addition to her remarkable accomplishments, Dannica has been awarded over $1.3 million in college scholarships. She has exciting plans for the future, as she will be attending Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville in the fall to pursue a major in biology with the goal of becoming an anesthesiologist.
Dannica’s accomplishments and dedication to making a difference in her community serve as an inspiration to her peers and future generations. Her recognition at the Denim and Dunks program highlights her exceptional commitment to academic excellence and civic engagement. With her passion and determination, there is no doubt that Dannica will continue to achieve great things and positively impact the lives of others.
During the award ceremony, Dannica was joined by her loving and supportive family members and friends,(pictured L to R) -Terrance Cauley, Dr. Liza Cummings (Assistant Director of SIUE Charter High School), Darylian Wren (Mother), Dylan Davis (Sister), Dannica Davis, Jerry Davis (Father), and Marquette King-Conner. Their presence symbolized the unwavering support and encouragement Dannica receives on her journey.
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