Fifteen-year-old Shiyah Travis, a sophomore at Friends Select School in Germantown, seamlessly balances the demands of athletics, academics, and her social life. From late January to mid-February, I had the opportunity to follow Travis, capturing her high school experience through photographs. Whether on the basketball court, in the classroom, or spending time with friends, Travis navigates her busy schedule with poise and determination, offering a glimpse into the life of a modern day high school student.
Shiyah Travis, 15, practices shooting on the empty basketball court at Friends Select School on Monday, Feb. 5, at 6:55 a.m., after finishing her morning practice. With no one else around, she seizes the opportunity to practice her shots, showcasing her dedication to improving her game.Shiyah (left) and Isabel Clark (right) play in Kahoot, an online learning game, before their Chemistry quiz on Tuesday Feb. 11, at 2:29 p.m.Shiyah (center) walks to the school dining hall, which is in a different Friends Select School building, with friends Giselle Martian and Isabel Clark on Monday Feb. 10, at 11:05 a.m. Shiyah works on her geometry homework at her desk during a school break on Monday Feb. 7, at 10:34 a.m. Shiyah perfects her edges with her friend Isabel Clark before classes start on Wednesday Feb. 5, at 8:35 a.m.Shiyah hugs her former teammate Dahne Klose during a break at school on Thursday Feb. 6, at 10:30 a.m. The two are joined by Nora, another former teammate, as they discuss sports.Shiyah plays a Kahoot online learning game after taking a Chemistry quiz on Tuesday Feb. 11 at 2:33 p.m.After lunch Shiyah (front, right) walks to chemistry with her best friend Reggie Moore on Tuesday Feb. 11, at 2:11 p.m.
