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Milwaukee Urban League honors local student achievers
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On Thursday, May 12, 2016 The Milwaukee Urban League hosted their annual induction ceremony of the National Achievers Society. More than 400 hundred students were inducted at a ceremony held at The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Student Union, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. The event recognizes some of our community's best and most gifted students. As part of the ceremony 20 of the students received laptop computers from the Urban League; they are: Jummy Aderele, Raven Avery-Moore, Taleavia Cole, Hanna Durrell, Esther Eruchalu, Jaazmin Hairston-Chainey, Padee Her, Santana Johnson, Diana Mandujano, Brooklyn Marrow, Zainah Masri, Moyo Ogunkunle, Shaynne Pryor, Nicolas Reyes, Marissa Robertson, Raven Stamps, Abigail Thompson, Van Mawi Tial, Joshua Williams, and Darius Wilson. They are pictures with Milwaukee Public School Board President Mark Sain; Harley-Davidson human resources vice president and keynote speaker Tonit Calaway; and Milwaukee Urban League president and C.E.O. Ralph E. Hollmon.
Omega Psi Phi, Fraternity, Inc. Kappa Phi Chapter hosts 2016 Spelling Bee
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Education is a partnership between home, school and community. The Men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated, Kappa Phi Chapter recognize the need for positive role models in each and every community. As a result, they have dedicated their time and efforts to help the youth in our communities. Part of that includes hosting the "2nd Annual Kappa Phi Chapter Spelling Bee” on Friday, May 13, 2016. The event was held at Dr. Benjamin Carson Academy of Science and Learning, 4915 W. Capitol Drive. The event consisted of 20 participants, all of which were 3rd and 4th grade students. During the spelling bee the students were encouraged to challenge themselves and were given uplifting encouragement by the brothers. The judges of the event were Omega Men Major Cooper and Andre Powell. Other participants in the event were Omega brothers Arras V. Martin (Master of Ceremonies) and Richard Watkins. Event Chairman Marcel A. Clarke said, "The Spelling Bees are a long-running tradition that encourages young children to develop their vocabulary and spelling skills. I recall winning a spelling bee as a 7th grader in Chicago and the confidence gained from the experience lasted a lifetime. It is our belief that spelling bees foster a positive mindset, as well as help our students develop self-confidence and self-worth. Hopefully we can create that same spirit in these participants.
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