PAST SWNA SCHOLAR KIRSTIN JONES IS DOING AMAZING THINGS
Kirstin Jones; Courtesy of Author
Nobember 29, 2020
By Peri Hamlin, with contributions by Kirstin Jones
One of the first “Southwester” articles written about 2011 SWNA Scholarship recipient Kirstin Jones was in 2009. Back then, she was a young teen doing amazing things. “The Southwester” spotlighted her because she was selected as a student representative to the D.C. State Board of Education. Fast forward, 11 years later, Kirstin is now a young woman and is continuing to do amazing things. […]
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september 26, 2020
By Audrey Hinton
On Sunday, Aug. 2, the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly Education and Scholarship Task Force (SWNA ESTF) held its 46th Annual Scholarship Awards Program and awarded $40,500 in scholarships. […]
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SWNA SCHOLAR SELECTED FOR NOAA METEOROLOGY INTERNSHIP
July 31, 2020
By Vyllorya Evans and Janelle Williams
Kendall Parks is a graduate of the Richard Wright Public Charter School of Journalism and Media Arts, and a 2019 SWNA Scholar. He is currently a meteorology major at Jackson State University (JSU), in Jackson, Miss., and has successfully completed his freshman year. […]
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COLLEGE BOUND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO HOST 2020 SWNA SCHOLARSHIP CEREMONY
July 20, 2020
By Vyllorya Evans
When planning their 46th Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony live stream event, “Supporting Education, Building Community,” SWNA’s Education and Scholarship Task Force (ESTF) welcomed the opportunity to have Kenneth Ward, Executive Director of College Bound, as host. Mr. Ward is a long time Southwest resident, life-long educator, and youth advocate. His accomplishments and accolades are many, but most importantly, he has a heart for young people and knows firsthand how mentoring, caring, and investing in others can unlock lifetime potential. […]
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2020 GRADUATES – SWNA SALUTES YOU!
June 15, 2020
By Vyllorya Evans
Jada Miles Philip O’Sullivan
The Southwest Neighborhood Assembly Education and Scholarship Task Force (SWNA ESTF) congratulates four-time SWNA scholarship recipients and Class of 2020 graduates, Jada Miles, Bachelors in Business Management, minor in Dance from Dean College in Franklin Massachusetts and Philip O’Sullivan, Bachelor of Arts in History, minor in Mathematics from the University of Chicago.[…]
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COMMUNITY HONORS MENTORS AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
February 21, 2020
By Vyllorya Evans
Above, (Left to right) Vyllorya Evans, Samantha O’Sullivan, Philip O’Sullivan, Edward (Ned) Yarsky, Donja Wilkinson, Kendall Parks, and Jan Adams; Courtesy of Author
The Southwest Neighborhood Assembly Education and Scholarship Task Force (SWNA ESTF) held its Spring Scholarship Awards Program on Friday, Jan. 3, at the offices of JMA Solutions in Southwest DC. Hosted by JMA Solutions President and CEO Jan Adams, the well-attended program was in honor of long-time former SW resident Dale MacIver, […]
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SOUTHWEST STUDENTS AWARDED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
sEPTEMBER 8, 2019
By Audrey Hinton
At left (in yellow) is Donna Purchase, Acting President of SWNA. At center (in yellow) is Jan Adams of JMA Solutions. At right (in gray) is Coralie Farlee, President of Friends of Southwest DC. The Friends of Southwest DC is sponsoring five students for the 2019-2020 academic year; Photo by Perry Klein
On Sunday, Aug. 4, the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly’s Education and Scholarship Task Force (SWNA ESTF) awarded 19 Southwest youths with college scholarships. The event, “45 Years of Awarding College Scholarships,” was held at Westminster Church, with Bonita V. White, ESTF member, serving as Mistress of Ceremonies. […]
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21 SOUTHWEST STUDENTS AWARDED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
sEPTEMBER 7, 2017
By Shannon Vaughn
On Sunday, July 9, the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly’s Education and Scholarship Task Force (SWNA ESTF) awarded 21 Southwest youth with college scholarships. The event, “Celebrating 43 Years of Awarding College Scholarships,” with the theme “planning forward for the future” was held at Westminster Church. […]
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