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2007 I Have a Dream Scholarship Reception
On Sunday, April 22, 2007: Women In Focus, Inc. recognized the ten high school students who had been chosen to receive the 2007 “I Have A Dream” Scholarships. The award program was held at Edgewood College attended by scholarship recipients, relatives, members of the press and organizational representatives whose donations supported the Scholarship program.
2007 Scholarship Recipients
- Janessa Boone, Madison West High School
- Pearl Frye-Joplin, Madison East High School
- Lori Harris, James Memorial High School
- Tehera Hawkins (McClain Scholarship recipient), LaFollette High School
- ‘Bolajoko Olaniyan, Middleton High School
- Trisha Pedone, Edgewood High School
- Nathaniel Pharmer-Eden, Madison East High School
- Jarell Skinner-Roy, James Memorial High School
- Tosha Songolo, James Memorial High School
- Souleevanh Thao, Madison East High School
The ten scholarships were funded by the proceeds of the 2007 “I Have A Dream” Scholarship Banquet and Ball. Women In Focus, Inc. has awarded 180 scholarships since 1986.
Scholarship Program
Established in 1983, Women In Focus is a 501(c )(3) organization of women whose mission is to support the education of minority children and youth through:
- Developing and maintaining programs which provide funding for education through scholarships, grants and educational materials;
- Sponsoring and promoting charitable activities which create and enhance learning opportunities for youth and families;
- Supporting educational activities for low income youth.
Scholarships are awarded each spring to minority students in the greater Madison community. Recipients must meet educational criteria and show evidence of community service. Women In Focus, Inc. honors the achievement of these students and encourages their continued success in college and beyond. Awards are made in early spring and a reception is generally held in April. Funds are disbursed in the summer after proof of registration is submitted.
The 180 scholarships awarded in over two decades of the program have ranged from $500 to $3500. Recipients have chosen diverse career paths, including business, professional careers, music, medicine, dentistry and art. The scholarships represent a small portion of current college tuition, yet students report that the community recognition of their abilities to succeed and the support are highly valued and meaningful for them.
Please make a donation to the scholarship fund to help Women In Focus continue to award scholarships to our promising youth.
EMAIL: info@womeninfocus.net
Women In Focus, Inc.
PO BOX 44013
Madison, WI 53744
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