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2007 Scholarship Recipients

Justin Merrick

Justin is a graduate of Roberto Clemente High School. During his time there, Justin played football, basketball, and baseball. Justin was also involved in student council as the president. Justin was also involved in the MIKVA Challenge with the Youth innovation fund. Through this, Justin served on the first ever Student Advisory Council to the CEO of Chicago Public Schools.

Growing up, Justin was involved in the programs of Inner City Impact and then as a leader while in high school. Justin was also involved as a leader with Breakthrough Urban Ministries. Justin attends Lighthouse Christian Fellowship in the East Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago. Justin will be attending Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA and plans to study pre-law/government with the goals of being involved in politics.

November Scarver

November is a graduate of Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep High School. During her time there, November was a part of the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, and the National Beta Club. She graduated ranked 9th in her graduating class. November was also involved in Target Hope Pre-College Academy which helped lead to her acceptance into Depaul University.

November is also involved in teaching praise dance to the young people of her church. November attends Living Hope Community Church in the South Holland community of Chicago. As stated above, November will be attending the Depaul University in Chicago, IL and plans to study psychology with the goals of supporting her community as a Christian Clinical Psychologist.

Catherine Smith

Cathy is a graduate of Kenwood Academy High School. During her time there, Cathy was the vice-president of the drama club and the Student Council treasurer. She also played Varsity Water Polo. Cathy was involved in the Gallery 37 vocal ensemble for a year. She was regularly involved with Young Life at her high school and spent time work at the Shedd Aquarium as a project assistant in the Education Department.

Cathy is actively involved in her local church as a part of the worship team as well as being involved with the children's ministries. Cathy is also a part of her church starting another church, the Near West Vineyard Church in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago. Cathy will be attending Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, FL and plans to study Marine Biology with a desire to travel the world as a marine biologist and using this opportunity to be a missionary around the world.

2008 Scholarship Recipients

Christina Crider

Christina is a graduate of Lane Tech High School in Chicago. In high school she played basketball and soccer. She just completed her third year of the urban leadership program Higher Ground at Kids Across America with a two week missions trip in the Dominican Republic. She is an active member of Lighthouse Christian Fellowship in Chicago.

Christina is attending Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI and studying social work. She desires to use social work as a means of community development.

Jamal Guyton

Jamal is a graduate of Fenger Academy High School in Chicago. Jamal was a leader in the school band and was involved with the football team during high school. He has served at the Agape Community Center and as a Sunday school teacher at First Corinthian Baptist Church were he is an active member.

Jamal is attending Eureka College in Eureka, IL where he is studying education with the hope to return to his community as a teacher and coach.

Wade Norman

Wade is a graduate of Fenger Academy High School in Chicago. He was involved in the school band, the chess team, and the student council while in high school. Wade spent two years in the urban leadership program Higher Ground at Kids Across America. He attends New Hope Fellowship in Chicago and has also served with the Agape Community Center in his community.

Wade is attending the University of Iowa and is undecided about his major. One of his desires is to work towards greater unity among races within the body of Christ.

Malcolm Warren

Malcolm is a graduate of Fenger Academy High School in Chicago. He played basketball and was involved in the band while in high school. Malcolm now serves as a basketball coach at his church, New Hope Fellowship, and also has spent time serving at the Agape Community Center.

Malcolm is attending Chicago State University and studying psychology. He would like to use his education to help children develop to their full potential.