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The Journey of a Lifetime

How far they've come! Look back at the first day of school and reflect on one student's journey

Join the girls on their two-week college tour—and see the VIPs they got to meet in Washington, D.C.

Sit in on Oprah's emotional final night with the first graduating class

Make a Difference

Sign the Yearbook

Leave your hopes, dreams and well-wishes for the first graduating class of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls—South Africa.

Make a Donation

Invest in the future. Find out how to contribute to the college fund for future graduating classes.

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Oprah's Graduation Speech

Watch Oprah's commencement remarks and see why keynote speaker Graça Machel says the graduation is a triumph for the whole country.

Graduation Photo Album

On January 21, 2012, 72 students became the first-ever graduating class of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls. Look back at photos of that weekend.

Unforgettable Faces

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Meet the student council president who had her classmates on their feet and cheering

Thando's dramatic dreams

The sisters Oprah says she will always hold in her heart

From world-renowned dancer to director of student affairs—learn more about Dwana Smallwood's new dream job

Building a Dream

Oprah opens up about her inspiration for building this school—and what it took to make it happen

Look back at how Oprah knew which dream girls would become her first graduating class

Browse photos from the school's grand opening on January 2, 2007

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