The Village News

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June 2012

RACINE Y AWARDS SIXTH JOSEPH BUCHANAN SCHLORSHIP! Ashley Sims is the sixth recipient of the Joseph Buchanan Scholarship. The Joseph Buchanan Scholarship is a four year, full-tuition scholarship to Carthage College for a minority high school student from Racine that: 1) Graduated from the Young Leaders Academy and/ or actively participated in the Y’s Teen Achievers program during their Junior and Senior years, 2) Has been accepted for admission to Carthage College, and 3) Has demonstrated the Y’s Core Values of Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Caring. Ashley graduated from Horlick High School 57th in her class of 415. She has been an active member of the Y’s Teen Achievers Program and has been a volunteer, mentor, and role model for members of the Young Leaders Academy at Wadewitz Elementary School. In addition, Ashley has also been active in Yearbook, Student Treasury, and Girls with Goals. These experiences has given Ashley the tools to cultivate her ambitions to achieve further education and be a productive member of her society. Ashley plans on majoring in Accounting and Computer Development. Congratulations to Ashley’s parents, Jermaine and Tina Barry, for rearing a mature, intelligent, dynamic, and personable young lady who will continue the efforts of improving herself and the community around her while attending Carthage. Previous Joseph Buchanan Scholarship Winners: Anthony Coleman, Kadeem Liggins, Jamel Garrett, Olivia Jimenez, and DaZahn Wilkerson.

PREVIOUS JOSEPH BUCHANAN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS GRADUATE!

Congratulations to Kadeem Liggins (left) and Jamel Garrett on graduating from Carthage College. Kadeem is a graduate of the Racine Youth Leadership Academy (currently the Young Leaders Academy) and was in the RYLA from 3rd through 8th grade. Jamel participated in the RYLA from 3rd through 6th grade and was an active member in the Y’s Teen Achievers Program. Kadeem graduated with a degree in Sports Management and Jamel earned a degree in History.


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