Annual S.W.A.G. Holiday Party Ignites Inspiration: Students and Leaders Redefine Excellence in Detroit

2021 Cohort of S.W.A.G (L) Camill Watkins, (M) Arthur Harrington, (R) Alayna Jones, (Image credit: Marquise Burns, Social Media Manager of the Michigan Chronicle) In a world where ambition meets opportunity, programs like 30 Under 30, 40 Under 40, Men of Excellence, and Women of Excellence pave golden paths for tomorrow’s leaders. But for a new generation, the spotlight shines even brighter with S.W.A.G. (Students Wired for Achievement and Greatness), where youth redefine excellence and set the stage for a future brimming with bold innovation and boundless success. As the year winds down, the S.W.A.G. Holiday Party at Five Iron Golf inside the Cambria Hotel in downtown Detroit transformed into a hub of energy and connection as students, mentors, and leaders gathered for an engaging evening of networking, inspiration, and fun. Soon celebrating 10 years, the event provided a unique opportunity for students to interact with one another and notable figures who helped to make it happen, such as Gary Torgow, Chairman of the board of Directors of Huntington National Bank, and Hiram E. Jackson, CEO of Real Times Media and publisher of Michigan Chronicle, while enjoying golf simulation, billiards, ping pong, bowling, and more. Alayna Jones, playing golf during...