Jared Genova
Madsion Shabazz High School
2007 Scholarship Recipient Jared Genova believes bettering oneself starts with bettering one’s community. Over the course of his high school career, which included experiencing homelessness, living on his own, and attending three different high schools, Jared has done just that. As a representative on the district-level Student Senate and an active member in Shabazz High School’s government and educational policy course, Jared has been a natural and charismatic leader. Moving from Verona to Madison he educated several communities about the marriage ban, and taught his peers how to do the same. He has presented numerous workshops on students’ rights at GSA conferences, and balances his schoolwork and activism while working a near-to-full-time job. Whether training his peers or school professionals around the state, Jared is always willing to step forward and share his vision, insight, and story. Jared will attend MATC this fall with plans to transfer to the UW-Madison with the goal of entering the School of Social Work. He hopes to some day work with disadvantaged youth.
Jared Genova believes bettering oneself starts with bettering one’s community. Over the course of his high school career, which included experiencing homelessness, living on his own, and attending three different high schools, Jared has done just that. As a representative on the district-level Student Senate and an active member in Shabazz High School’s government and educational policy course, Jared has been a natural and charismatic leader. Moving from Verona to Madison he educated several communities about the marriage ban, and taught his peers how to do the same. He has presented numerous workshops on students’ rights at GSA conferences, and balances his schoolwork and activism while working a near-to-full-time job. Whether training his peers or school professionals around the state, Jared is always willing to step forward and share his vision, insight, and story. Jared will attend MATC this fall with plans to transfer to the UW-Madison with the goal of entering the School of Social Work. He hopes to some day work with disadvantaged youth. 