Tashila
Peter
Junior
St. Francis Preparatory School
Tashila Peter is currently a junior at St. Francis Preparatory
School. In the letter of recommendation her Guidance Counselor
at St. Francis Prep., wrote: Tashila has been a standout since
starting high school in 2010. She is an Honors student who
currently maintains a 94 average. Tashila has also involved
herself in countless activities both in and outside of school
including St. Francis Prep Film Club President and Founder,
St. Francis Prep Haitian Club Member, Girl Scouts Ambassador
in the process of earning her Gold Award, St. Francis Prep
Retreat Leader, Our lady of Snows Lectors Member, Member and
Founder of Our Lady of Snows/ American Martyrs Catholic Youth
Group. The list goes on and on. She is tremendously involved
in volunteerism and always willing to go that extra step to
help out anyone in need. She is a selfless, modest young lady
who is a fantastic role model for her peers. Tashila is a
wonderful, bright, mature young woman who would be a worthy
recipient of the Shani E. Duplessy Memorial Scholarship Fund
award.
STATEMENT OF INTENT
Thank you for this award. I will use it to better myself
and my education, and this scholarship will allow me to reach
an even better standard in my senior year. I intend to honor
Shani E. Duplessy commitment to education by following her
example.
Where Is She Now?
Bradley
Atkins
Senior
Elmont Memorial High School
Bradley Atkins is currently a senior at Elmont Memorial High
School. Here is what his Dean of Students and his teachers
have to say about him: There are young men and women who approach
each day with a refreshing spirit and enthusiasm. They are
the young people who make teaching the most rewarding profession
in the world. Elmont Memorial High School is lucky to have
one of these individuals in our midst. His name is Bradley
Atkins and he is a distinguished member of the class of 2013.
His keen sense of right and wrong make him a strong leader
in our school community as he mentors younger students. He
also demonstrates his strong leadership skills as he organized
over one hundred of our students on a march in support of
breast cancer. Bradley is an excellent student who has maintained
a solid A+ average throughout High School.
One short letter of recommendation is simply not enough to
describe Bradley's success at Elmont Memorial adequately.
Hi is a multi-faceted individual who earns accolades both
in and out of the classroom. Bradley is a vital member of
the varsity Track and Field team, varsity Football team and
Student Against Destructive Decision Club. He is also a member
of the prestigious National Honor Society. On countless occasions,
Bradley has been asked to represent the Elmont Memorial Learning
community and has done so graciously and with tremendous pride.
What is most impressive is that Bradley juggles all these
commitments and responsibilities while maintaining a regular
spot on the high honor role with a grade point average of
4.0 over 4.0
STATEMENT OF INTENT
My name is Bradley Atkins, a senior at Elmont Memorial High
School. I intend to use this scholarship to help me continue
my studies at an esteemed educational institution. As we all
already, affording a college education is getting more expensive
every year and placing a huge burden on families nationwide
to come up with the funds necessary to pay for it. I am honored
and appreciate the opportunity to receive this scholarship
money to help my dream of becoming a physical therapist a
reality.
Layton
McKenzie
Senior
Darlington School in Rome,Georgia
In his application letter to the Shani E. Duplessy Memorial
Scholarship Fund, McKenzie wrote: Allow me to introduce myself,
my name is Layton McKenzie, I recently graduated from Darlington
School in Rome, Georgia. I was given the opportunity to attend
Darlington with the assistance of the Boy's Club of New York.
After losing my dad to cancer at the age of eight, my mother
now a single parent was determined that I would not be a statistic
of NY streets. She enrolled me into the "Boy's Club of
New York", which allowed me to become a responsible young
man. I have been accepted to Johnson & Wales University
of Rhode Island, majoring in Sports Entertainment. I am a
young man that is greatly appreciative of any opportunity
given to me or help I may receive. My mother has taught me
to dream big and "Go hard or Go home"; all I need
is a chance. That is my Promises to my sponsors, my mother
and most of all me.
My goals in life is to be successful; to be successful I
have to finish my college education. Education is an important
aspect in my life. The more knowledge I obtain will help my
dreams of being able to give back to my community to inspire
someone that they can reach the same
goals.
STATEMENT OF INTENT
With this letter I would like to convey my acceptance of
the Shani E. Duplessy Memorial Scholarship. I would like to
take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks to "The
Duplessy Family" for giving me the opportunity. I intend
to use the scholarship to help further my education pursuits,
assist my mother with my upcoming tuition for 2013-2014, loans,
textbooks and supplies at Johnson & Wales University.
As a result, I will be able to relax and spend more time on
my academics. I promise that I would make the best use of
this godsend opportunity, please feel free to share my thanks
and my story with others in your organization. I would be
honored to help you raise more funds for more students.
Thanking you once again for the bottom of my heart.
Luc Riche
Stony Brook University
Luc graduated with honor “Magna Cum Laude” from Queens College, New York in May 2013 with a Bachelor of Science, Majoring in Nutrition and Exercise Science. He has been admitted at Stony Brook University at the entry Level Doctor of Physical Therapy program for Summer 2014.
To a question on the scholarship application: Describe something that you have accomplished that you are particularly proud of.
Luc replied “Graduating from college with honor is the biggest accomplishment in my life thus far. I am most proud of this accomplishment because of its personal ties with my parents and myself. Graduation day was an important day for my parents because neither one of them graduated from college. Graduating “Magna Cum Laude” was especially important for me because of how far I’ve come from my first semester of college, which I finished with a 2.8 GPA. Going from academically underperforming to graduating within the top of my class reflects my strong ethic, perseverance, and the maturity that I have developed over the years”.
In his acceptance letter for this scholarship, Luc wrote:
Dear Shani E. Duplessy Memorial Scholarship Fund
I am writing this brief letter to formally accept the Shani E. Duplessy Memorial Scholarship Fund award 2014. It is an honor to have been chosen for this award, especially because I had the privilege of knowing Shani personally. I am looking forward to being a part of the award ceremony. Thank you for choosing me as one of your recipients.
Sincerely
Luc Riche
Where Is He Now?
Mykelle Richburg
Senior
Elmont Memorial High School
Elmont Memorial High School
Mykelle Richburg is currently a senior at Elmont Memorial High School in Elmont New York, graduating in June. She will be attending Howard University in Washington DC in the Fall of 2014. In a letter of recommendation her social studies teacher wrote: Mykelle is a dedicated student and thus far her grades have been exemplary 93.00 out of a scale of 100. In class, she has proven to be a take charge person who is able to successfully develop plans and implement them. During Mykelle time at Elmont Memorial High School she has been an active member of the Students against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Big Brother / Big Sister, SCHSD band, Elmont Memorial Marching Band, Cheerleading team where she is captain and Volleyball where she is also a captain.
In her letter of acceptance for this Scholarship, Mykelle wrote: First and foremost I would like to thank the Duplessy family for allowing me to apply for this scholarship to be used to better myself by furthering my education. Being the recipient of this scholarship affords me the opportunity to enroll at the college of my choice where I will work tirelessly to see my dreams come to fruition. The financial award helps make it possible for me to earn a bachelor’s degree with a major in Psychology and minor in Biology. In the future I will continue in a graduate program pursuing a medical degree in psychiatry. I will be able to serve those in my community and help those with mental disorders
I cannot begin to express the gratitude I felt in receiving such a generous gift. It is my great hope that my future successes will make you proud.
Sincerely
Mykelle Richburg
Where Is She Now?
Moskova St Julien
sophomore at Hunter College
Moskova St Julien is currently a second term sophomore at Hunter College, New York City, maintaining a Grade Point Average of 3.9 over 4. He plans to graduate in June 2016.
In a letter of recommendation, Moskova’s College Adviser and Social Studies Teacher at Jamaica High School where Moskova graduated with honor in June 2012, wrote “Moskova St Julien was a very highly motivated student at Jamaica High School. I had the privilege to work with him in the college office as a college adviser. Mr. St Julien was the top ranked academic student in the senior class. He graduated as the school’s Valedictorian. But even this distinction does not even begin to tell the story of how motivated he was to overcome any obstacle to be a successful high school pupil. I enthusiastically recommend Moskova St Julien for any scholarship he is looking for. He will be an asset to any school community that he chooses to attend”.
In his acceptance letter for this scholarship, Moskova wrote: “I am writing to convey my sincere and profound gratitude for selecting me as a recipient of $6000 dollars scholarship from the Shani E. Duplessy Memorial Scholarship Fund Award 2014. I intend to use this scholarship to cover my educational expenses. It is a step forwards my devotion to finalize my collegiate education and be a productive member of society. I hope to pursue a master’s degree in Public Health / Health Management post-graduation. My ultimate career path is to become a lawyer and be at the service of my community. This scholarship will lessen the burden of my financial predicament and help me re-direct my focus. It inspires me to do the same once I am able to. I would like to say thank you to the Shani E. Duplessy Memorial Scholarship Fund for this act of benevolence. I will forever be grateful.”
Tashila
Peter
Bradley
Atkins
Layton
McKenzie
Mykelle Richburg