
A's For J's Takes NYC | Student Profiles
Published:April 17, 2017
What is A's For J's?
VILLA and Jordan Brand created A’s for J’s in 2013 to celebrate academic excellence—for every “A” earned in English, math and/or science each marking period, a student receives $25 credit on Jordan merchandise at VILLA store locations. This year, students will also receive a $25 credit if they maintain 90% or higher school attendance per marking period. Throughout the school year, A’s for J’s members are given the opportunity to participate in various educational, personal, and professional development events and programs.Student Profiles
Our students shine so bright in and out of the classrooms that we decided to spotlight a few of them here. We shadowed Nyla, Ameen and Jhazima for the day to witness the afternoon through their perspective and to talk with them about college, their hobbies and their relationship with VILLA.Meet Nyla Davis
Meet Ameen James
Ameen is a senior at West Philadelphia High School. He plans on attending Hampton University as a Business Major. Though quiet and easygoing, he holds some outstanding hidden talents. Ameen finds passion in music as a singer and a surprisingly good dancer. He showed off his talents during the dance contest at Terminal 3 and stunned us all! But after talking with Ameen one and one, I was not surprised.
VILLA: What do you look forward to most about college?
Ameen: I really want to know more about the music industry-- the music, the business, and everything! There are so many levels to the industry and I just want to be well-versed in all of it!
Meet Jhazima Jefferson
Jhazima is a senior at Kensington Capa and plans to study Theater at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Jhazima or "Jha" as her name-tag stated, has such a dynamic personality, so becoming a theater major is no surprise. She has been acting since the age of 8 and is involved in her school's productions. With her passion for film and culture, she is ready to take the world by storm.
VILLA: Why is the A's For J's Scholarship so important to you?
Jha: VILLA really appreciates a valued education and so do I. I can't wait to go to college! It's all about experiences, networking and opportunities. The more education, the greater the knowledge.
VILLA: Why do you want to become an actor?
Jha: I love acting! I admire Disney films and everything about the culture and art of cinematography.
VILLA: With your love for the arts, would you ever consider musical theater?
Jha: I'm not the greatest singer, but I would not be opposed to it. Being a performer means being well-versed in all fields.
VILLA: So, will you ever come back to NYC to see a Broadway play?
Jha: Absolutley!