CLASS OF 2023 GRADUATION NEWSLETTER
Amira graduated from North Charleston High School in North Charleston, South Carolina where she participated in the Divas Trading Membership Program, was a cheerleader, awarded varsity letter and CHAMP (Coaches for Character) Award. She received a Certificate of Achievement for maintaining an A-average in Law Enforcement class. She plans to attend South Carolina State University and join the US Air Force Reserves while attending college. Amira’s foster parent is Corona Calvary from Bair’s Charleston office.
Naphelli graduated from Eastern York High School in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania. She was accepted into Millersville University where she plans to major in Biochemistry and become a Forensic Pathologist. Naphelli’s foster parent is Kathie Suter from Bair’s York office.
Naphelli Stormm
Paola graduated from Gadsden High School in Anthony, New Mexico where she participated in the LGBT Club. She plans to attend DoÑa Ana Community College for a degree in Business Management and New Mexico State University for Fashion Design. Paola plans to enlist in the US Army Reserves while attending college. Paola’s foster parents are Martha and Refugio
Sanchez from Bair’s Las Cruces office.
Congrats from Dr. Sue Miklos
As I look at each graduate and their hopes for the future, I am overwhelmed with happiness when I think of how far they have come with their academic success and in their personal lives. The future is already looking brighter for our graduates.
Children in foster care are in the high risk category for dropping out of school. The abuse, neglect and separation has such an impact on our youth. Bair has been an integral support system through our foster families and case workers who pray for their success in every area. Many of our foster care families continue to support our graduates while they age out of the foster care system and begin to navigate into their adult life, giving them a support system like no other. That is what makes Bair stand out because we stand beside our kids.
The milestones that youth in foster care meet and exceed require more work and tenacity as well as a lot of encouragement and love from their families.
Blessings on the class of 2023!
Executive Director
Amira Canty
THE BAIR FOUNDATION
Paola Avila
2023 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Jacob
Premick
Jacob Premick is a second year scholarship award recipient who is attending Coastal Carolina University and pursuing a degree in Business.
Jadyn Sposto
Jadyn Sposto is a second year scholarship award recipient who is attending Radford University. She is pursuing a degree in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, with a minor in Environmental Sciences.
The Ed Massey, Jr. Scholarship Fund
The Bair Foundation believes that every child deserves the chance to fulfill their dreams.
The Edward B. Massey scholarship program was named after late board member Edward B. Massey, Jr. and is available to all Bair graduating seniors, and renewable each year. In addition to financial support, The Bair Foundation staff offer mentoring and send care packages to each scholarship recipient.
On average over 90% of Bair seniors were accepted to a college, university or trade school. The scholarship fund offers hope to children who, despite the upheaval in their lives, have worked hard to achieve academic success.
Naphelli Stormm
Naphelli Stormm is a first year scholarship award recipient who will be attending Millersville University of Pennsylvania and pursuing a degree in Biochemistry.
Among the many obstacles teens go through, our donors, families, and employees at Bair take the extra steps to show a light at the end of the tunnel. To help create a successful future for fostered youth, please visit bair.org/ donate to give securely online.
