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Toledo Buffalo Soldiers Announce the 2020 Scholarship
Recipients
Sojourner’s Truth Staff
The Toledo Buffalo
Soldiers presented their 2020 “Deeds Not Words” student
scholarships last Saturday at the Collingwood Presbyterian
Church and four outstanding students were awarded
scholarships in the amount of $1,000, $750 and $500 to
continue their education.
“Education is extremely
important,” said Fred LeFebvre, the Soldiers public
information officer, in his introductory remarks. “These
four students will go out and educate others. We are proud
of each and every one of them.
The awards ceremony was
held with the Soldiers, the students and the students’ close
family members in attendance. After the ceremony, the
attendees were treated to lunch provided by Off the Rails
food truck.
Russell Chapman, a
graduate of Jones Leadership Academy of Business with a 4.2
grade point average, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship
sponsored by Key Hotel and Property Management, a longtime
supporter of the Buffalo Soldiers community service. Russell
was the 2020 Class salutatorian and was on the Principal’s
List for all four years. He was a member of DECA, Student
Council, the Alzheimer’s Walk, YMCA Storer Camp and had over
300 hours of community service volunteering with Kidz 1st.
He will be studying business at the University of Toledo.
Brooklynne Gregory is a
graduate of St. Ursula Academy and achieved a 3.14 GPA. She
was a Student Ambassador, president of the African American
Club – serving as a mentor to students at the Ella P.
Stewart Academy for Girls. She was awarded a $750
scholarship sponsored by Lantz Dental Prosthetics.
Brooklynne will be attending Kent State University to earn a
bachelor’s degree in psychology and hopes to also earn
masters and doctorate degrees in the same field of study.
Kyla McCoy is a graduate
of Eastwood High School and achieved a 3.99 GPA. She was
active in Student Council, the National Honor Society,
People Incorporated, One Step Ahead, the International Club,
Key Club and FFA. Kyla was awarded a $500 scholarship
sponsored by Frobose Meat Locker and will be attending The
Ohio State University. To study Agricultural Education.
Ebony Cunningham is a
graduate of Jones Leadership Academy of Business and
maintained a 3.78 GPA ranking fifth in her 2020 class.
Ebony, who received a $500 scholarship sponsored by the
Timothy Ryan Family, was a member of Young women of
Excellence, DECA, Youth Opportunity Program, YES Program,
BGSU Talent Search and the YWCA. She has helped others
through TEEN PEP and Student Leaders in Action. Ebony will
be attending Lourdes University and plans to become a
registered nurse.
The Toledo Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club is a 501(c)3
non-profit Charitable Organization of professional men and
women who love to ride their motorcycles and give back to
their community.
“We ride, we educate, we serve our community,” said LeFebvre
during the awards ceremony. |
