Moriah and Sarai Freeman-Foster graduated first and second in their class while supporting each other every step of the way.
Atlanta – inTop student in graduating class Two sisters from Charter Career Academy in Hapeville, Georgia, have spent their lives encouraging each other to dream bigger.
Twins Moriah and Sarai Freeman-Foster are graduating as valedictorian and salutatorian, a milestone their families say reflects years of hard work, support and character.
While the sisters have shared classes, milestones and achievements over the years, those closest to them say it’s their differences that make their success so meaningful.
“They’re all individuals,” said their mother, Ebony. “No one can provide guidance on how to raise a child, and no child is the same.”
Moriah, the eldest of the twins, was named valedictorian. Salai, who was a few minutes younger, graduated as a salutatorian.
Together they finished in the top two of their graduating class.
But the sisters say their relationship was never about outdoing each other.
“As much as we wish the best for ourselves, we also wish the best for each other,” Salai said.
The sisters describe each other as built-in best friends and support systems for every challenge in school and life.
“I could ask her about anything, school, work, our social life, our family,” Moriah said. “She’s my best friend, my other half actually.”
Their connection to Hapeville Charter Vocational College also has family history. Their father taught art at the school before his death in 2021, and the twins said seeing his former classroom still means a lot to them.
Their mother said she hopes her daughters can continue to create lives and legacies that reflect their personalities.
“I want them to leave a footprint,” Ebony said. “I want them to leave a legacy.”
The twins will walk across the graduation stage together before heading off to Kennesaw State University this fall, where they plan to major in nursing.
