Makayla will attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison this fall and study Early Childhood Education. At Vel Phillips, Makayla lettered in both swimming and basketball. She was a member of the Black Student Union where she received two of their Black Excellence School Awards while taking multiple Advanced Placement Courses. Makayla was also a member of Key Club, a volunteer club, and volunteered at numerous senior centers around Madison. Annually, she participates in the city-wide "Read Your Heart Out" with MMSD and volunteers with the basketball programs youth camps. She also volunteers with the 100 Black Men of Madison's backpack giveaway while working as a babysitter, swim instructor and lifeguard. She sees education as a chance to support underserved populations, help others strengthen their literacy skills, build a brighter future for the youth, and create a more creative, equitable and collaborative society. 

Reagan will attend St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where she will compete on the basketball team. Reagan, a mental health advocate,  spent all four years of high school as a volunteer for numerous events and organizations including Special Olympics, Feed my Starving Children, Inspire Sports, Youth Basketball Camp Counselor and Helping Hands. As an active member of the Black Student Union, also spent time with the Read Your Heart Out endeavors across Dane County. Reagan is a High Honor Roll student as well as a member of National Honor Society. She was also named to the Basketball Academic All State Team in 2023. She hopes to work in the medical field some day and inspire others to transform generational challenges into gifts. 

Miraya will attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison this fall where she will study Business, believing it to be a tool of innovation and opportunity. As a Co-President of the Black Student Union, Miraya has spent a great deal of her time serving the greater VAHS community at large. She spends her time volunteering with the Milton Food Pantry or working at True Veterinary Care and Once Upon A Time Childcare Center, helping with the youth. Miraya is a member of the National Honor Society, a two-time Captain of the Verona Wildcat Dance Team and has served on the BSU Executive Board since her Junior Year.