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Mat Ishbia wasn’t just another student with big dreams in the hallways at Seaholm High School during the late 1990s. He was laying the foundation for what would become an extraordinary journey from high school athlete to billionaire businessman and professional sports team owner.

As a senior for the Maples, Ishbia averaged more than 20 points per game. His basketball prowess earned him team accolades and all-state recognition, but what the stat sheet could not show was the work ethic and team-first mentality that would later define his business philosophy.

Sara Litkowiec's historic athletic scholarship signing spotlights the emergence of girls flag football at Groves High School. She is the first-ever female athlete from Birmingham Public Schools to sign an athletic scholarship in flag football.

Litkowiec’s journey from a novice player to a college-bound athlete in just two years is a testament to her dedication and the sport’s burgeoning popularity

Ian Weinberg's entry-level book, Invest Early to Grow Your Wealth, simplifies and deconstructs the basics of investing into concepts that are more relatable for teens. He came to the realization that investing has been a space primarily utilized by adults for adults through adult language, giving off an impression that investing is strictly for adults.

Weinberg felt it was time to change the narrative of how young people receive insight and information about tactical strategies regarding investing.