William Friday, II is a 2008 advanced studies graduate of Richmond Community High School with a record characterized by academic excellence, school leadership, and outstanding contributions to his community.

William's extracurricular involvement includes active participation on the Robotics Team, Yearbook Committee, Future Business Leaders of AMerica, and the Freshman Interview Panel. He has also volunteered at a local elementary school tutoring students who have not mastered certain skills. He has achieved academic honors including National Honor Society, Scholar roll, and first place recognition in the 2007 Regional FBLA Quiz Bowl for Parliamentary Procedure.

In addition to the aforementioned activities, William works a part-time job and has taken a dual-enrollment course in engineering at a local community college. Described by a school counselor as a goal-oriented young man committed to his future, he is to be commended for his hard work and dedication.

William will attend Morehouse College in the Fall and pursue a degree in business marketing. His long-term goal is to become a marketing executive.