Entrepreneur. Volunteer firefighter. The school’s go-to guy, many students refer to him as “Big CEO.”
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Albemarle High School senior Shammah Charles has gone by many titles during his high school career, but he’s most excited about the one recently conferred upon him: graduate. Charles is particularly grateful for it, given his history.
He was a young boy who struggled academically. His teachers told him he would never finish highschool. He used that as motivation to prove them wrong and anyone else who doubted him.
“I’m glad to be a student here,”He spoke out about his time at AHS.
He has been greatly appreciated by the school.
“Shammah is a young man who exhibits strong leadership, positivity and a willingness to be of service to others,” said principal Tanya Crisco. “His work ethic, integrity and leadership is what makes me so proud of him and is going to serve him well as embarks on his new journey.”
Charles, 17, a young man who has already achieved great things at such a young ages, is often mentored by younger students trying to find their way in life.
Successful entrepreneur
Charles recalls being 10 years old when he first discussed the topic with his mother. He told her that he tried his luck in sports, but quickly discovered that being an athlete was not for everyone. “his thing.”Instead, he wanted to be a business owner.
Charles’ first venture, Taking it To The Next Level, was launched around this time. This nonprofit organization helps young people. Waddell community center. Charles was one of many students who were part of Team No Sleep in 2019. He handed out pencils, notebooks, and book bags to students and their families in 2019.
Charles started his second business selling T shirts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Charles estimates that he’s sold over 7,000 shirts since he was connected to Zoom business conferences by a Charlotte mentor.
“Some days I pick up the phone and I have people calling me from Oklahoma and Chicago and California wanting me to make them shirts,”He said.
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Charles has achieved a lofty goal because of his success. Charles hopes to be a millionaire by himself. Charles is a fashion enthusiast and plans to open Millennium, his third business.
‘Make my hometown proud’
Charles is a person who was initially unable to make friends in his childhood, but has made great strides during his high school years. He uses his drive and resourcefulness to help as many people as possible — whether they’re looking to start their own business or just want someone to listen to them.
“If they need anything or if they need someone that they can talk to, a lot of them come to me,”He said.
As if running multiple businesses is not enough, Charles is also incredibly well-rounded, as he is the senior class president, has been a volunteer with East Side Volunteer Fire Department since January and was deeply involved within the school’s theater arts program as a stage manager.
“I learned how to basically work every piece of sound equipment in the school,”He stated that he leads an active lifestyle. “great stage crew”Each semester.
Theater teacher Chuck Carte said he’s watched Charles “grow into a remarkable leader”An “inspiration to those around him”During his tenure at Albemarle.
“If I ever have had a success story as a teacher, it has been Shammah,”Carte added. “Words do not do justice how proud I am of him.”
Much of Charles’ confidence and optimism about his future comes from the fact that he continually bets on himself and trusts his instincts. And no matter what he achieves once he leaves Albemarle’s hallowed halls, one things for certain — Charles won’t forget where he came from.
“I pray that whatever I do in my future…I will make my hometown proud,”He said.
