Next Generation
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The last time Sumter's Next Generation caught up with Carlos Waters in 2023, he was a 19-year-old playwright, fresh off the success of his original play, "Name of Play: A Play with No Limitations," at Sumter Opera House and navigating his desire to … more
Greatness knows no age. Mozart composed his first symphony at age 8. Malala Yousafzai became the youngest Nobel Prize winner at 17. Phillis Wheatley became the first African-American woman to be recognized as a published poet at 20. And Sumter … more
When 16-year-old Miyah LaGrant of Sumter High School talks about dance, her entire face lights up. To Miyah, dance isn't just a passion - it's her second language, one she's been speaking fluently since she was 6 years old. Her aunt and cousin, … more
For eighth-graders at Hillcrest Middle School, the universe isn't just something to gaze at - it's something to conquer. Competing as the Orbit Pioneers, a team of 11 students - Aaron Robinson, Bryce Jumper, Edward Hubbard, Nasir Livingston, … more
At just 22 years old, Jlynn Montgomery has already carved a path that most dreamers only imagine. A performer with a flair for acting, modeling and leadership, Montgomery radiates ambition, resilience and a love for the arts that has propelled him … more
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