Hall of Fame

April Lewis is a class of 2016 grad. While at Jennings, she served as Student Council President, National Honor Society President, was the captain of the volleyball and soccer teams, and even played basketball for a season.  April also was a member of Healthcare Occupational Students of America (HOSA) and the Concert Choir. As student council president, she had the opportunity to travel Missouri to expand the vision and impact of Jennings’ Student Council. After graduating, she went to Spelman College in Atlanta, GA on a full-ride scholarship and graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. While there, she worked in the Health Careers Office, tutored students in biochemistry and chemistry, and mentored elementary schoolers. Immediately after graduating from Spelman, she returned back home to St. Louis to attend medical school at St. Louis University School of Medicine, as her dream was always to become a doctor to assist people in her local community and combat racism and barriers in the medical field. At her medical school, she served as a Class President and Executive Council Vice President, SNMA president (an organization that supports those underrepresented in medicine), conducted several research projects, and initiated and spearheaded numerous service initiatives for the local area. She will graduate from medical school in May of 2024 with her Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.) from St. Louis University, and will begin a 4 year residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She will deliver babies, perform surgeries, and provide women with pregnancy-related and routine health care. April has actively worked to increase the number of diverse people in medicine by serving in positions alongside stakeholders to advocate for change. She even started an organization called More Black Docs to encourage others who are interested in healthcare and in need of assistance. April loves serving the St. Louis community, and she particularly enjoys giving back to Jennings and getting involved with the students.