2009 Clarence James Memorial Scholarship Finalist and Academic Achievers

This scholarship is given in recognition of academic achievements, leadership skills, commitment to community service, and impressive record to a student of color who is a high school student.  

CJMS Academic Achievers

Mr. DeVynne Farquharson

Clairton Area High School- 3.78 grade point average

Parent- Kimberly Schley

Intended College: Carnegie Mellon University

 

Ms. Tasha Jordan

Pittsburgh High School for Creative and Performing Arts- 3.26 grade point average

Parent- LaJune Jordan

Intended College: West Chester University of Pennsylvania

 

Mr. Erik Robinson

Central Catholic High School- 3.40 grade point average

Parents- Jackie and Sheila Robinson

Intended College: St. Vincent College

 

Clarence James Memorial Scholarship Winners

Ms. Taittiona Miles - first place

Oakland Catholic High School - 3.57 grade point average

Parent- Tanya Miles

Intended College: North Carolina Central University

 

Ms. Raven Glover- runner-up

West Mifflin High School – 3.9 grade point average

Parent- Melonie Glover

Intended College: Howard University

 

Hightower Early Success Scholarship

This scholarship is an early intervention award for a middle school student from the Alle-Kiski Valley who writes an essay during Black History Month and brings it to life during the annual Oratorical Competition

 

Miss Skye Clayton- first place

Parent- Faith Clayton

Valley Middle School

 

Miss Brittany Daniels- runner up

Parents- David and Valerie Daniels

Valley Middle School

 

Miss Tarashae Butler

Parent- Barbara Butler

Valley Middle School

 

Mr. Julian Flenory

Parent- Maggie Flenory

Highlands Middle School

 

The Ross G. Walker, Jr. Leadership Cup

This scholarship is given to a student of color who exemplifies superior leadership qualities, and has worked to bring people together; a student who has ignored the differences in people and worked to celebrate common elements.

 

Mr. John Marshall

Valley High School- 3.70 grade point average

Parents: Leslie and James Theierl

Intended College: Penn State University Park

 

Mr. Carmen Jones, Jr.

Valley High School- 2.0 grade point average

Parent- Precious and Carmen Jones

Intended College: Thiel College

 

The Marsili Award

This scholarship recognizes the importance of a well balanced high school experience, one that includes good grades, athletics, extra-curricular activities, after school involvement in the community, and if necessary part-time employment for a student of color who is a high school senior..

 

Mr. Jaymes Brunson

Valley High School- 3.42 grade point average

Parent– Raquel Howze

Intended College: Clarion University

 

The New Kensington Lion’s Club Award

This scholarship recognizes community service in the spirit of Lionism.  

and this student also won the Varner Norman Broadcast-Media Scholarship

which recognizes an African American student interested in pursuing a college career in broadcast journalism.

 

Ms. Eboni Thrower

Valley High School- 3.50 grade point average

Parent- Kellie Thrower

Intended College: Hampton University

 

The Mittie B. Hightower Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes a student of color who is planning a career in the sciences.

           

Ms. Deddeh Ajavon

First Year Student

Major: Biology

Attends Penn State University New Kensington

 

Mr. Corey Smith

First Year Student

Major: Biomedical Engineering Technology

Attends Penn State University New Kensington