Seniors celebrate success at Young Women’s Leadership Academy signing day

by Cristian Argueta Soto 
Published on Fort Worth Report on May 18, 2022

Graduating senior Kasandra Gonzalez, 17, weathered the storm to become the first person in her family to go to college.

“I had a lot going on at home, and my family circumstances changed throughout freshman year, and I really grew as a person. I was going through a lot at home,” Gonzalez said. “I feel really blessed. I didn’t think I would get this far. It’s really new to me and my parents.”

Gonzalez, a senior at Young Women’s Leadership Academy, walked the stage for signing day on May 18 and announced she will be attending the University of Texas at Arlington for nursing.