African American Students To Be Honored At Annual Ceremony 

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Estella Zavala, 225-6437
Posted on: May 5, 2006

TUSD’s African American Studies Department will honor more than 700 outstanding students at the 20th annual African American Student Recognition Program from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, May 8, in the Grand Ballroom at the University of Arizona’s Student Union.

The event will recognize middle and high school students who have met academic and attendance criteria and have achieved distinction in fine arts, athletics, and community service. In addition, three scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors. 

The African American Student Recognition Scholarship, worth $1,500 for post-secondary education, will be awarded to two students who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment toward learning and a desire to further their education, achieving distinguished notable academic goals while overcoming obstacles that might have derailed less motivated individuals. This year’s winners are Palo Verde Magnet High School student Maurice Ellis and Sabino High School student Sean Jefferson. Maurice will attend the University of Arizona and Sean will attend Pima Community College.

The Alice V. Haynes African American Student Recognition Scholarship, worth $2,000, will be award to a student with a minimum GPA of 3.5 who intends to study at a four-year university or college. This year’s winner is Tucson High Magnet School student Shyla Bassey who will attend Arizona State University.

The WEB Du Bois Memorial Scholarship, worth $3,000, will be awarded by the University of Arizona’s College of Humanities to a student who plans a major in the college and is renewable for a second year. This year’s winners are Palo Verde students Monique Redding and Victor Yates. Both will attend the University of Arizona.

TUSD’s African American Studies Department provides direct services to African American students, equips TUSD personnel to better educate African American students, and empowers parents to take an active role in their student's academic success. For more information, please visit: http://instech.tusd.k12.az.us/Aa/about.html 

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