FACTS ABOUT NORMANDIE CORMIER AGS, CIC, CHPE
- A multinational award-winning scholar, activist, social entrepreneur, world mentor, and humanitarian.
- She was born on October 7, 2000, in Lafayette, LA. Growing up, she overcame poverty, aggressive bullying and multiple chronic illnesses.
- Made history as the first teen to be recognized and awarded by three Presidents for academic excellence; Obama in 2015, Trump in 2018, June 2019 in memory of Ronald Reagan with a scholarship of $40,000
- Graduated with double honors, summa cum laude from Early College Academy and South LA Community College on the same day, May 9, 2019.
- March 2019(viral stories): Accepted into 139 colleges, 5 medical schools, over $8.7 million in scholarships. **Current totals (June 2019): 146 colleges, 6 medical schools, $9.4 million in scholarships, 48 HBCUs, 21 full rides
- Made history a high school student with the highest dollar amount of scholarships in the world earned by one student.
- Made history accepted into 5 medical schools before graduating high school.
- Clubs & Organizations; Science Club, NSBE, Mock Trial, National Honor Society, National BETA Club, Director of Student News, Lafayette Junior Leadership XXVII, Mayor-President Youth Advisory Board, Girl Scouts, Piano, USA-UNA, Student Council
- Made history awarded 7 national awards simultaneously; GE-REAGAN, Stamps, Bonner Leader(2), Burger King, Intercultural LEAD, Leaders for Tomorrow
- 2,241 volunteer hours documented during high school.
- She founded 4 Initiatives; A+ Academics, Humble Seed, Smart Girls Affiliate, Biz Kids Network of Acadiana, the first person in the area to help kids start their own business.
- Activist for anti-bullying, human trafficking, homeless and elderly populations, human rights
- New launch and movement SMART GIRLS AFFILIATE (girls empowerment, mentorship, STEM and affiliation)
- She was featured on BET, CNN Money, USA Today, Nola.com, Ghana News, Russia Herald
- Her brother, Payton Amir, is a 13-yr-old homeschooler on an accelerated pre-law and entrepreneurial track. He is due to graduate high school at 14 and start college. He plans to enter into law school at age 17.