Alonte

But on this warm Monday morning in May, these two longtime best friends are facing the worst of what they left behind: Alonte Sutton, a popular and high-achieving Ballou senior, had been shot to death over the weekend.

Legacy of hope: Two friends made it cool to be smart at Ballou. But what happened after they left? V. Dion Haynes 2010

"Staff who worked closely with Alonte daily described him as a humble young man who was more than willing to perform any task assigned to him," said Council Chairman Vincent C.

D.C. police probe whether officers at intern shooting site were lax 2010

"Staff who worked closely with Alonte daily described him as a humble young man who was more than willing to perform any task assigned to him," said Council Chairman Vincent C.

D.C. police probe whether officers at intern shooting site were lax 2010

As a Council Intern this school year, Alonte 'was assigned to the Office of Support

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In writing about his internship experiences in my office, Alonte 'wrote that he learned to

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Alonte had applied to several colleges, including UDC, and also was exploring getting work experience in a trade before going to college because he wanted to become an entrepreneur.

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Staff who worked closely with Alonte daily, described him as a humble young man who was more than willing to perform any task assigned to him.

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An effable young man with a quiet yet respectful demeanor, Alonte 'always arrived at work in my office ahead of time and completed all of the tasks assigned him.

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Alonte was selected to participate in the summer 2009 Council Youth Internship Program, administered by the Council's Office of Youth Programs.

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Alonte 'was a favorite among the interns and was the finest in the Wilson Building.

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