2017 Scholarship Recipients
Tory Brown of St. Albans, New York, graduated Kents Hill Preparatory School in Maine. The school's motto, "One man or woman of principle can always make a difference," made a lasting impression on him. Tory's parents instilled in him at an early age the value of earning good grades with hard work, excellent study skills and inquiry. While at Kents Hill, Tory was an honor student earning many academic awards and garnering the respect of the faculty and his classmates.
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Tory participated in many community service activities at local churches and schools. He has also volunteered his time assisting senior citizens and feeding the homeless on Thanksgiving. Community service taught Tory a valuable lesson, a little caring can make a big difference in the less fortunate life.
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Tory received an acceptance letter for the State University of New York at Fredonia to pursue his field of study in Sports Management.
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Justin McWilliams of Jamaica, New York, graduated from Archbishop Molloy High School. Justin thoroughly embraces his time at Molloy because of its small learning community. The challenging curriculum and dedicated faculty helped to develop his confidence and academic growth. He believes in his school's motto, "Non Scholar Sed Vitae" which means "Not for School but for Life." Justin enjoys many hobbies, the study of languages and musical instruments.
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Justin's parents instilled in him morals and values, that feels encouraged him to give back to his community. He has helped to clean local parks and volunteered in soup kitchens.
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Justin received an acceptance letter from the State University of New York at Oneonta. At the time of his application he was undecided on a major.
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Jordan Powell of Brooklyn, New York, graduated from Saint Ann's High School. During her entire time at Saint Ann's, Jordan mastered a rigorous academic program to include French, Chinese and the highest levels of Sciences and Mathematics. As a well-rounded student she also participated in gymnastics and other sports.
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Jordan has been politically active in her school and community. As a "core-leader" she helped to organize a campus activity known as a Day of Diversity. During this time, discussions were held among faculty, students and the Head of School, to make Saint Ann's, a predominantly white institution, more inclusive for people of color. Jordan believes there are many injustices that exist in our society which need to be addressed. She feels a sense of duty to serve as a catalyst for real change. Therefore, she plans to attend law school and become the greatest Civil Rights attorney ever.
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Jordan received her acceptance letter from the Yale University. She will study Philosophy and Comparative Literature.