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Newsletter of Inner-City Scholarship Fund | Summer 2020

INNER-CITY CELEBRATES THE CLASS OF 2020 CONTENTS This June marked the end of a unique school 73% of the students at Inner-City year, abruptly changed midway through for supported Catholic schools live near or students across the country. Especially below the poverty line, and 53% are raised COVER STORY 1 hard hit were seniors, who found many of by a single parent, but 99% graduate and the milestones that they had spent years 98% are accepted to college. MESSAGE FROM THE working toward suddenly taken away, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2 and were forced to make one of the most This fall, Catholic high school graduates important decisions of their young lives in will attend some of the most prestigious VIRTUAL GALA 3 a time of great uncertainty. colleges and universities across the nation, including Howard University, In light of all this, Inner-City Scholarship Fund , the University of IN THE NEWS 4-5 commends the class of 2020 all the more. Notre Dame, and . Inner-City They have spent their lives overcoming congratulates all the members of the INNER-CITY obstacles, and their perseverance in the face class of 2020, and wishes them the best FAMILY ALBUM 6-7 of unprecedented changes is a testament to in college and beyond. their resilience and to the Catholic schools FRIENDS OF where they have learned so much. To learn more about the class of 2020 INNER-CITY 8-9 please visit page 11.

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1 A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EVENTS

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dear Friends, INNER-CITY HOSTS FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL FRIENDS GALA

Timothy M. Cardinal Dolan . . It is with great pride that I offer congratulations to the class of 2020 on their • . . . . CHAIRMAN . . . successful completion of high school. As we all know, the world has been turned 44 th Annual . Peter T. Grauer upside down by the COVID-19 crisis. I am extremely proud of our seniors for their . PRESIDENT . . hard work and dedication to fnishing the school year strong. Their success is flulr-{I;ly cfcho/CJ;r~hipcYuncl • • Douglas J. Band evident as nearly all plan to attend at institutions across the . Lawrence B. Benenson • country. Now more than ever, your generosity is positively impacting the lives of so • . . • John M. Callagy, Esq. FRIENDS Gala • • • • • • many students. Countless families we serve are suffering because of layoffs, salary • • • • • . Margaret Crotty • . . . . . Anthony J. de Nicola furloughs, illnesses and deaths related to the COVID-19 crisis and are in need of 4/J/m-l Gl'& //ipp<'rti • • . • • • Samuel A. Di Piazza, Jr. additional tuition assistance. • • • • • . TUESDAY, MAY 12 at 7:00 p.m. . . • . John Q. Doyle . . • • Michael P. Esposito III As a response to this unprecedented need, Inner-City launched The Cardinal Dolan . . . Robert Gittings . . • • COVID-19 Emergency Tuition Assistance Fund with a charitable $2 million grant FriendsGala20.org D • Thomas H. Golden, Esq. . . . . from the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation. This fund provides tuition relief to . . • . Edward D. Herlihy, Esq. families enrolled in Catholic schools throughout the Archdiocese of who • George B. Irish have been economically affected by the pandemic, and it continues to grow with Thomas S. Johnson This year, Inner-City hosted a very special edition of on track,” said Peter, and Susan added, “Thanks to you, Catherine M. Keating your philanthropic support. the FRIENDS Gala, its annual spring dinner dance. The Inner-City is able to provide scholarships to over 11,000 students Arthur J. Mahon, Esq. 44th Annual FRIENDS Gala on Tuesday, May 12, was in need so they can receive a quality, values-based Catholic Michael J. Millette During these extraordinary times, we have all had to adjust. For the frst time ever, the frst-ever virtual Gala, streamed live to the homes school education that provides opportunities they would Timothy C. Muccia the 44th Annual FRIENDS Gala was hosted as a virtual event. Although we couldn’t of Inner-City supporters, where they could watch otherwise never have access to,” addressing supporters of Thomas S. Murphy, Jr. from the comfort of their couches. Inner-City everywhere who were watching the event. After their be together at Cipriani, the Gala was a special night as we celebrated our students James M. Naughton remarks, Mo conducted an interview with Fareed Ishaq, a current and all who support them. Despite the change of scenery, the Gala successfully Christopher H. Peterson The event was a success, raising over $750,000 to Be A Student’s Friend scholarship recipient and a student at Ponchitta Pierce raised over $750,000. We hope you were able to tune in. If not, the video can be support Catholic school students in a time of great St. Raymond Elementary School in . Patricia A. Quick found at FriendsGala20.org. diffculty. Inner-City trustee Mo Rocca returned to Thomas C. Quick serve as emcee, in his fnest black tie and slippers. Mo and Fareed discussed life at his Catholic school, his Mo Rocca We have diffcult days ahead, but I have seen time and time again the commitment experience after moving to at-home learning, and their shared He delivered the opening remarks and presented love of the game show Jeopardy! Fareed said that while he Armando Rodriguez, Jr. of our extraordinary community to supporting our students, and I know that this Stephen G. Rooney, Esq. a video package of student performances from past missed his friends and teachers, he believed St. Raymond’s time will be no different. On behalf of all of us at Inner-City, thank you again for Frederic V. Salerno Galas, followed by an appearance from Susan George was the best school in the world. your continued kindness. None of this would be possible without you. Christine H. Schwarzman and Peter Grauer, Executive Director and President of Melanie Shugart Inner-City Scholarship Fund, respectively. At the end of the interview, Fareed thanked his family and his sponsors, the Morrison family, for helping him attend Martin J. Sullivan Sincerely, They spoke about the great efforts Catholic schools Catholic school. Mary Ann Tighe put into the change to at-home learning and thanked Walter S. Tomenson, Jr. Inner-City’s supporters for their generosity. The event closed with an appearance from His Eminence, Robert P. Weisz Susan George Timothy Cardinal Dolan, who spoke to Mo Rocca about life TRUSTEES EMERITI Executive Director “Each year, the Gala provides necessary support to during quarantine and the importance of Catholic schools before Howard J. Rubenstein Catholic school students to provide enrichment and delivering a closing prayer, and a special performance of “Over Hon. Milton L. Williams, Sr scholarships, and this year is no exception. In light of the Rainbow” by students from . the COVID-19 crisis, your support is crucial.

“I am proud of our school leaders, teachers, students Visit the Inner-City website to watch the and parents who are all working very hard to stay 44th Annual FRIENDS Gala.

STAFF Robert Gittings Daniel Mileno Mary Frances Roth Manager, Institutional Support Director, Marketing & Communications Manager, School Relations

Susan George Mindy Goldstein Jaquana Pearson Andrew Scialabba Executive Director Executive Assistant Gift Processing Associate Development Associate

Lucson Andre Nicholas Gulde John Piper Alyson Vetter Controller Director, Donor Programs Prospect Researcher Director, Special Events

Camille Brown Jill Turner Lloyd Kathy Riecks Jennifer Ward Chief of Finance & Operations Director, Development Data Manager Manager, Scholarship Operations

Emily Cafaro Vanessa Luciano Alberto Robaina Thomas Zwilling Development Associate Manager, Sponsorship Operations Chief of Staff & Special Counsel Manager, Direct Marketing

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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ADJUST QUICKLY TO REMOTE LEARNING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OPENING: children practicing the basics of reading and writing, older students and high schools MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER hard at work on math, science, and history, and students of all ages learning essential Below is a message recently published enrichment subjects like art and music. by Superintendent of Schools, Michael J. This incredible adjustment would not be Deegan, announcing the Catholic Schools possible without the hard work of so many re-opening plan for the 2020-21 school year. Catholic school teachers, who put in long Starting in mid-March, Catholic schools hours of work to adjust their lessons to ft To view the full re-opening manual referred to below, in the Archdiocese of New York made a with the new environment. please visit CatholcSchoolsNY.org. complete changeover from standard classroom instruction to at-home learning. Parents, many of whom are now working Since April, the Catholic Schools Re-Opening Council from home as well, have also provided has worked tirelessly to prepare guidance that will The COVID-19 crisis that has upended so necessary support and made great sacrifces ensure the safe return of our students, teachers, and much around the world also forced the to ensure that their children are able to learn staff to our school buildings. I am grateful for their closure of all school buildings in New York. effectively from home. Catholic schools look efforts. Today, I am pleased to share with you the forward to opening their school buildings result of their work Catholic Schools Opening: Thankfully, the hard work of teachers, safely this September to begin the 2020-21 Moving Forward Together. principals, and families allowed students to school year. continue learning with minimal interruption. Principals are currently developing localized school To learn more about at-home learning and plans based on the needs of their communities and Students from kindergarten to twelfth grade Catholic schools’ plan for the future, please physical spaces. Those plans and this manual are participated in daily Zoom classes and visit CatholicSchoolsNY.org representative of the most recent guidance from worked on assignments and homework government, state, and local health offcials, which problems from their own homes. Schools is changing continually. As guidance changes, plans shared footage of this at-home learning will be updated. on their social media pages, showing young While our buildings have been closed our schools were open; teaching and learning has been taking place. It is now time STUDENT SPOTLIGHT to return to our “homes” and move forward together, “The teachers all have their own styles,” he said when asked reinvigorating our Catholic school buildings with the return if he had a favorite, but he appreciated them all and enjoyed of our students. learning from them. Asked about his favorite subject, he said “Math, because I have the ability to use different methods to We are committed to opening schools for 5 days a week for solve the same equation.” He went on to say he enjoyed reading in school instruction for all students, ensuring social distancing can safely be maintained in our buildings and writing, “because I can learn new ways to express myself.” under the direct supervision of a teacher.

His mother Delmira, who works as a bookkeeper, was grateful We have encouraged principals to be creative with space, while ensuring that the health and safety of our staff and for all the help the school had given them as they made the students are primary in their decision-making. For some buildings or class sizes that cannot accommodate all students Agustin Gonzalez recently graduated from Immaculate Conception School. change. The family needed a laptop in order to learn from socially distanced for a full 5 days, plans will be created by the principal using an alternating day/week cycle. home, which she said the school provided and that the principal Inner-City Scholarship Fund recently had the chance and teachers were always responsive to their questions. I’m grateful to the Catholic Schools Re-Opening Council for their work in assembling this manual and to the principals to speak to a Catholic school student about the and teachers who will implement it so that our students can return safely, healthily and happily. impact the switch to at-home learning had on him “It’s been diffcult,” she said about the transition. “But I’m so during the end of last school year. Agustin glad Immaculate Conception was able to help us. Both of my Throughout this pandemic, I have refected that we are “Prophets of a Future not Our Own.” However, like you; I have Gonzalez, a recently graduated eighth grader sons have been there since kindergarten.” great faith in the “Master Builder.” Join me in this prayer on page 5 of our opening manual, entrusting ourselves to the at Immaculate Conception School in the Bronx, “Master Builder.” Please take a few moments to view the opening videos featured on this page — one for Grades K said that he and his sixth-grade brother made the She said that the scholarship Agustin received through the through 8, the other for Early Childhood Education — to see the enhanced environment to which our students, teachers switch from regular school to remote classes in March, Be A Student’s Friend program was essential. Both Agustin and staff will return in September. after the coronavirus forced all schools in New York to and Mrs. Gonzalez thanked his sponsors, Mr. and Mrs. Najjar, close for the remainder of the school year. and both pointed to the values and religious education provided by Immaculate Conception as key in his development both Gratefully, His teachers held Zoom classes throughout the week, morally and intellectually. Agustin served as valedictorian at his with Tuesdays and Thursdays reserved for working class’s virtual graduation, and he will be attending Regis High on special assignments. Enrichment classes like art and School in the fall. Inner-City is proud to have helped him receive music had weekly assignments, and physical education such a great education, through the help of his sponsors and teachers posted workouts and other ftness advice for the hard work of all his teachers. Mr. Michael J. Deegan students. During their classes, teachers would go over Superintendent of Schools the previous day’s work and work with them on the To learn how to sponsor a student like Agustin, please contact Archdiocese of New York next lesson, before starting their assignments for Jill Turner Lloyd at [email protected] the next class.

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1. Guardian Angel student’s frst day of remote learning 2. St. Mark the Evangelist School student working from home 5 6 3. Our Lady of Grace School, Kindergarten graduate 4. Sacred Heart School, Staten Island Pre-K graduation taking place outside 5. Maria Regina High School graduates 6. Cardinal Spellman High School graduates 7. Olivio Barrios-Johnson of Cardinal Spellman High school commits to 8. Good Shepherd School NYC 8th grade graduate 9. St. Jean Baptiste High School student, Shaila Cuellar committing to Syracuse University in the Fall 10. Mount St. Michael High School graduates

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A VIRTUAL BREAKFAST CONVERSATION WITH SCOTT WALKER FRIENDS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HOLDS

Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation The event closed with an ANNUAL MEETING serves the needy in the Archdiocese appearance from Cardinal Dolan, of New York, through education, the former of The Annual Meeting of the FRIENDS of Inner-City She then served on a school advisory board for a number healthcare, housing, family support, and a friend of Gover- Scholarship Fund Committee was held on Thursday, June of years and is currently an active member of the Lawyers and many other areas. nor Walker, offering his thanks and 18 via Zoom, bringing the year of FRIENDS enrichment and Committee of Inner-City Scholarship Fund. reaffrming the need for Catholic volunteer programs to an offcial close. FRIENDS Executive The annual “Talk on Education” features Committee membership is comprised of chairs and the Her husband Steve Dutton serves on the Capital Bob Flanigan speaks to Gov. Scott Walker schools in education. about school choice various political leaders who support leaders of Inner-City’s volunteer programs. These include Improvement Committee, a program of Champions Catholic education and school choice. To learn more about Champions for the Gala Committee, the Job Opportunities Program (JOP), for Quality Education, and together they have On Wednesday, May 27, Champions Questions focused on the best ways Quality Education, please visit the Junior Committee and the Learning to Look program. sponsored several students over the years. for Quality Education and the Alfred E. to improve educational policy and ChampionsForQualityEducation.org Smith Memorial Foundation hosted a educational outcomes, and This year’s meeting was a special and bittersweet one, live breakfast webcast featuring former Walker emphasized the importance as Melody Di Piazza, who has served as Chair of the Governor of Wisconsin Scott Walker. of giving students and families options. FRIENDS Executive Committee for more than 20 years, Champions is Inner-City’s sister announced she would be stepping down. Ms. Di Piazza organization, which provides support He discussed his own history in CHAMP~ NS has been a driving force behind the success of FRIENDS for to under resourced Catholic schools Wisconsin and examples from around FOR QUALITY EDUCATION more than 20 years. Thanks to her leadership, thousands of in . the country, demonstrating the inner-city Catholic school students have benefted from the important role that school choice plays. educational and cultural experiences provided by FRIENDS programs each year. She and her husband Sam, an Inner-City Trustee, have been generous supporters of JUNIOR COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES Inner-City’s work for over 25 years, which includes the sponsoring of over 30 students through the Be A Student’s NEW LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES Friend program.

The Junior Committee of Inner-City Scholarship Fund, Committee, along with a new fundraising plan to cover all The occasion was marked with kind remarks from Susan made up of young professional volunteers who lead expenses while expanding the number of students supported. George and other members and a promise to celebrate enrichment activities for Inner-City students, in person as soon as it is possible and safe. Though was planning for the Spring Soiree, their biggest More details will follow as the Juniors begin a new year. The Ms. Di Piazza will be missed as chair, all are excited by the fundraiser of the year, when the COVID-19 pandemic year will be a pilot year of trying out the new ideas. In the appointment of Jennifer Miller Dutton to take over duties struck. Not only was their biggest fundraiser meantime, the Junior Committee will continue to plan for as FRIENDS Chair. Ms. Dutton began her relationship with canceled, but student enrichment programs were student activities in the fall. Inner-City as a Junior Committee volunteer, program Sam and Melody Di Piazza suddenly cut short. co-chair and executive co-chair. All involved hope to work with students in person, but in The frst six months of the fscal year had been a accordance with the risks and level of uncertainty, the great success, including four feld trips, three holiday Committee will be working to provide some enrichment parties, and a season and a half of basketball. experiences to students virtually. PLANNED GIVING In the face of these challenges, Junior Committee A Legacy Gift to Inner-City Scholarship Fund is a commitment that will last beyond a lifetime. You can help pave leadership began to meet regularly to plan the future To learn more about volunteering with the Junior the path for a brighter future — through Catholic education — for thousands of young people in New York. Making a of the volunteer organization. Committee, please contact Andrew Scialabba at planned gift is easy. There are several ways: [email protected] They focused on some reorganizing of the Name Inner-City Scholarship Fund in your will. Committee including rolling out new roles for • leadership. They knew that marketing was key to Name us as a benefciary of a life insurance policy or retirement plan. grow the number of Junior leaders and volunteers • and so created a separate Marketing and Social • Establish a charitable trust that benefts Inner-City Scholarship Fund.

Help provide a quality Catholic school education in a safe and supportive environment for the next generation of New York students — all while simultaneously providing tax benefts and maintaining your family’s fnancial security.

To learn more about planned giving please contact Jill Turner Lloyd at [email protected]

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Anthony Abreu Ashli-Amari Bent Genesis Contreras Theresa Finn Donovan Harry Jacqueline Lozano-Alonso Melanie Montesino Isaiah Paz Dawryn Rosario Daniel Tesfai United States Marine Trinity Washington University Undecided St. John’s University Syracuse University Undecided

Erianna Abreu Brianna Berjaoui Jacqueline Council Anthony Flores Tavier Haye Mariana Luperdi David Montesinos Vazquez Adrian Peguero Emily Rosario Chanel Torres Lehman College SUNY Oswego College Undecided College of Staten Island Borough of Manhattan Community College Borough of Manhattan University of Tampa Community College Emely Abrigo Chris Bethea Johnnise Crespo Carlos Flores Tiffany Hayward Amanda Madera Christina Moore Samuel Pena Jade Ruiz David Torres Jr. LIM College Seton Hall University SUNY Oswego St. Francis College SUNY Buffalo Iona College Lehman College

Josue Acosta Daevina Betts Jaiden Cruz Tania Flores Cindy Hernandez Zoleidy Madera Selena Moran Jaheim Penn Berllyn Sabez-Garcia Joley Torres St. Bonaventure University Virginia State University Bronx Community College Fordham University Bronx Community College City College of New York Undecided Iona College Manhattan College

Enjelique`Adams Fahad Binmahfood Marc Cuadra Brianny Francisco Kenneth Hernandez Maria Madrigal Amador Mosso Dannerys Peralta Taylor Saglimbeni Yelenis Torres St. John’s University Lehman College John Jay College of Criminal Justice Mercy College Manhattan College University of Chicago Pennsylvania State University Sacred Heart University

Temitayo Adegbite Dominick Blanco Shaila Cuellar Victor Franco Cesar Hidalgo Precious Mann Syntythe Mpeke Briana Pereyra Genesis Saldana Duyen Tran SUNY Plattsburgh Syracuse University Manhattan College Rochester Institute of Technology SUNY Farmingdale St. John’s University SUNY Albany John Jay College of Criminal Justice Stony Brook University

Oyinkansola Akinsanya Amanda Bonet Alex Dasent Kolina Funici Oniel Hilario Chelsea Marcano Christopher Mullen Lucia Perez Kayli Sam Solei Trinidad Undecided Sacred Heart University Macaulay Honors College Undecided Hudson Valley Community College Undecided College of Staten Island Mercy College New York University Undecided

Victor Alacantra Jr. Brittney Brito Niya Davis Maria Galindo Philicia Hinds Gabrielle Margand Carlos Munoz Magda Perez Anthony Sanchez Ashanti Truelsen Bronx Community College Barry University Alfred State College Mercy College Borough of Manhattan SUNY Binghamton Lehman College Undecided Mercy College Community College Erick Aldea Briana Broomfeld Jaaliyah Debouse Gianni Gallimore Justin Holguin Avril Marion Roselyn Murphy Michelle Perez Carlos Sanchez Osaretin Ugo Pennsylvania State University St. John’s University SUNY New Paltz John Jay College of Criminal Justice Hartwick College Undecided LIM College John Jay College of Criminal Justice Manhattan College Lehman College

Jaileen Almanzar Britney Broomfeld Enilee Dejesus Emily Galvez Brandon Horne Isaiah Marquez Gary Murray Mike Perez Vianyi Sanchez Alyssa Uruchima St. John’s University Lehman College LIM College Barry University Providence College Sophie Davis School of Lehman College Biomedical Education Jonathan Almanzar Salazar Tatiana Brown Alexus Delgado Alliyah Garcia Trinity Ingram Gilbert Marrero Alexis Negron Michael Perez Jr. Yamil Sanchez Aaron Valdes Undecided Baruch College Sacred Heart University Undecided Utica College Iona College St. Bonaventure University Undecided Syracuse University Lehman College

Dylan Almeida Gabriela Buccieri David Delicia Chealsy Garcia Keara Inoa Danasia Martinez Jaden Nelson Rebecca Persaud Salvatore Santelli Alexis Valerio Fire Academy Baruch College Undecided Fordham University St. John’s University University of Pittsburgh Undecided St. John’s University Iona College Undecided

Austin Almonte Frank Bunjaj Deanna Demasi Francisco Garcia Jaden Irizarry Gisselle Martinez Brianna Nieves Kiana Peters Melody Santos Ryan Valerio Barry University Pace University Iona College Mount Saint Mary College Westchester Community College Baruch College SUNY Delhi Dominican College College of Mount St. Vincent Mercy College

Grisell Alonzo Vianny Cabral Malik Diallo Jacob Garcia Jasmine Jimenez Justin Martinez Josh Noboa Krystal Phillips Jahfari Scott Janieces Valles Hunter College College of Staten Island Hunter College SUNY Albany Barry University Iona College Undecided Cosmetology School

Samira Altareb Yarezly Cabrera Amanda Diaz Jose Garcia Luis Jimenez Kali Martinez Kenneth Nuesi Aileen Pichardo Madeline Semprit Jose Velazquez Sacred Heart University Lehman College Mercy College Bronx Community College SUNY Oneonta Mercy College Stony Brook University John Jay College of Criminal Justice Borough of Manhattan Undecided Community College Jeremy Alvarez Maddisyn Campagnone Zaid Diaz Victoria Garcia Shanell Johnson Vianca Martinez Brianna Nunez Dafni Plasencia Samira Shahzad Angelica Veloz Borough of Manhattan SUNY Binghamton Hunter College College of Mount St. Vincent SUNY Albany New York University Lehman College Undecided Stony Brook University John Jay College of Criminal Justice Community College Kelly Amaro Sadia Campbell Jason Do Kenneth Germosen Leean Juan Giovanni Masi Ifeanyi Nwakile Christine Puello Infnity Sierra Patricia Vila Lehman College Mercy College SUNY Stony Brook Pace University Mercy College New York University The Undecided SUNY New Paltz

Daniel Angel Gianela Campo Jamari Donis Nashali Gil Brittany Jutrzenka Michael Maturana Uche Nwakile Gabriela Quito Condoleezza Smith Ashley Villacreses Manhattan College St. Joseph’s University Mercy College John Jay College of Criminal Justice Mercy College Swarthmore College Fordham University Rutgers University St. John’s University St. John’s University

Vickssy Aracena Calin Carrasco Heidy Echavarria Angelique Gonzalez Stephanie Kennedy Michelle Maza Chidinma Ohadoma Adriana Ramirez Gisela Soto Jada Vizcarrondo College of Mount St. Vincent Undecided United States Military Service Undecided Hunter College John Jay College of Criminal Justice Cornell University Ithaca College Lehman College Mercy College

Katelin Arce Waleska Carrasco Merrissa Emmanuel Gabriel Gonzalez Luisa Kotraight Jeanasia Mcclary Nnennaya Okoro Dolysvet Ramos Matthew Stewart Brett Williams Undecided Pace University Genesse Community College Hostos Community College College of Staten Island Undecided SUNY Buffalo Manhattan College Iona College Undecided

Madison Artis Brandon Castelan Amir Encarnacion Byrd Jaedyn Gonzalez Guadalupe Labra Elizabeth Medrano Tiffany O’Leary Angelis Rawls Justin Stobbs Shianne Williams Bowie State University Iona College Undecided Undecided Loyola University Maryland Undecided Iona College City College of New York Manhattan College SUNY Potsdam

Andres Asencio Katelyn Castillo Kiara Escobar Shaneyne Gonzalez Michell Lamar Pierina Mendoza Christopher Olivera Emmanuel Richardson Michael Suarez Maria Wilson Hostos Community College Fordham University City College of New York Mount Saint Mary College Mercy College CUNY York College St. Francis College Bronx Community College St. John’s University Yale University

Angeline Baez Freddy Cedeno Melanie Espinal Madison Gomez Lysbeth Leger Catherine Mendez Briana Ortiz Lendell Richardson Rafael Suarez Undecided University Iona College Hunter College City College of New York College of Mount St. Vincent Borough of Manhattan Lehman College Community College Gina Baez Angeline Celestino Karen Espinoza Emily Gordon Kimora Leung Yuen Joel Mendez Juliet Ortiz Carlos Rodriguez Steven Suero Pace University Fashion Institute of Technology Iona College Lehman College St. John’s University Manhattan College Lehman College Undecided

Jaden Baez Neven Cepeda Courtney Faulden Orla Gormally Amanda Lewis Melissa Mendoza Joseph Ovalle Michelle Rodriguez Premaratna Sulali John Jay College of Criminal Justice Undecided La Salle University Pace University College of St. Rose Undecided Iona College Stony Brook University New York Institute of Technology Nicholas Bailey Lorena Chacon Gisbel Feliz Dominik Gozdz Jailyn Liberato Pierina Mendoza Nayelie Ovalles Nicole Rodriguez Jordanne Syder Dominican College St. John’s University Hunter College Ithaca College CUNY York College College of Staten Island Baruch College Borough of Manhattan Community College Devin Bardales Nyasia Chavis Chadiamond Fernadez Destiny Graham Maya Lindsey Jason Mercado Daniel Oviedo Shane Rodriguez Sorenny Tapia Lehman College St. Francis College Hostos Community College Howard University Iona College SUNY Buffalo Undecided Mercy College

Paola Batista Chloe Chery David Fernandez Jennifer Grande Nayeli Liriano Lakaya Meyrow George Oyola Luis Romero Ronald Taveras Mercy College Queensborough Community College Manhattan College Lehman College College of Mount St. Vincent St. Bonaventure University Lehman College City College New York Lehman College

Darwin Bautista Daisy Chimbo Angie Figueroa Madison Grant Ricardo Llanes Nicole Miron Rosaly Pabon Tatiana Romero Tavia Taylor Hostos Community College Vaughn College Brooklyn College Howard University Undecided Undecided Bronx Community College Queens College Pace University

Mariani Bautista Akada Christoper Jeffrey Figueroa Jaden Gutierrez Adrian Lopez Soulaysa Mitchell Vanessa Padilla Sofa Rosado Adrian Tejeda SUNY Binghamton Iona College Dominican College Undecided Pursuing Employment Dutchess Community College Pace University Queensborough Community College Syracuse University

Thishe Bennett Ashley Clarke Ryan Figueroa Brianna Guzman Randy Lora Isabella Moncada Jonathan Payen Alexander Rosario Manuel Tejada University of Bridgeport Seton Hall University SUNY Oswego Hunter College City College of New York SUNY Purchase St. Francis College SUNY Albany John Jay College of Criminal Justice 10 11 1nner -city scholarship fund •A Child. A Chance. A Future. Inner-City Scholarship Fund 1011 First Avenue, Suite 1800 New York, NY 10022 InnerCityScholarshipFund.org o n o e @

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