The United States Achievement Academy has recognized Tyra Brooks, a student at West Lowndes Middle School, as a national mathematics award winner for the 2012-2013 school year.
She also received an academic award, citizenship award and perfect attendance award. She has participated in the beauty pageants, school plays and the science fairs.
Tyra is the daughter of Brenda Jean Brooks and Tyrone Alfred Porter.
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