Seven Young Leaders Named First Helene D. Stoneman Scholars in September 2005
In September of 2005, seven YouthBuild graduates became the first recipients of the Helene D. Stoneman Scholarship and Civic Leadership Program Awards, which recognizes young leaders for excellence in civic engagement, community leadership, and academic achievement, with special emphasis on students' academic promise.
Each of the Stoneman Scholars received $2,000 to assist with their college education. The seven Stoneman Scholars are:
- Joshua Basl, YouthBuild Just A Start (Cambridge, MA)
- Gabrielle Correia, YouthBuild Just A Start (Cambridge, MA)
- Sikina Lee, YouthBuild St. Louis (St. Louis MO)
- Brooke Marfield, YouthBuild North Central West Virginia (Elkins, WV)
- Francisco Medrano, MAAC Project YouthBuild (Chula Vista, CA)
- Wilfred P’Lalum, Youthbuilding Alternatives (Portland, ME)
- Michael Parker, Youth Action YouthBuild (East Harlem, NY)
Additionally, the seven Stoneman Scholars and the 20 other 2005 Stoneman Scholar applicants will receive $1,000 gift from the YouthBuild Asset Trust to be used as matching funds for their Individual Development Account in the YouthBuild National IDA Program.
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