Where They’re Headed: Spotlight on Alabama’s Graduating Seniors

Tobias Deon Bettis-Daniel

Cydney Martin

Anyla Mays

Emily Sasser

Since 2013, when the Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund first opened doors for families, and a group of students began their journeys with us. Over time, we’ve had the privilege of watching them grow into confident, capable young adults.

Now, those same students are graduating.

This milestone is more than a celebration of individual achievement—it reflects years of opportunity, perseverance, and partnership. These seniors have been part of this work from the very beginning, and their success is a powerful reminder of what sustained access to educational choice can make possible. We’re proud to celebrate where they’ve been—and even more excited to see where they’re headed next.

Tobias Deon Bettis-Daniel | Pure Heart of Mary

Tobias will be attending the University of South Alabama with the help and support of several scholarships and will be majoring in Kinesiology with a minor in Sports Medicine.

Cydney Martin | Success Unlimited Academy K-12

She also participated in and completed dual enrollment at Trenholm community College obtaining a General Ed Sciences degree. She was also named Valedictorian for class of 26. Cydney will be attending Tuskegee University and will be enrolling this summer in their Fastrec classes to complete her freshman year. She will begin her fall semester as a sophomore. She will study mechanical engineering and become an engineer for F1 racing.

Anyla Mays

Anyla Mays will attend Troy University where she will studying Business Management and Cosmetology.

Emily Sasser | Chambers Academy

Emily plans to start Southern Union in the fall, where she plans to study Early Childhood Education to become a Pre K teacher.

Tobias Deon Bettis-Daniel

Cydney Martin

Anyla Mays

Emily Sasser

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