Cristion Henry Southern University Lab School (2021) Southern University (Dec 2024)
Pursuing: Master’s in criminal justice
11 Districts Fellows agree: I’m glad I’m in BRYC. %
CLASS OF 2025
BRYC’s free, best-in-class college and career readiness programs equip youth throughout Louisiana’s Capital Region with the knowledge, skills, opportunities, and resources to succeed during and after high school.
Seniors*
Through Scotlandville’s in-school pilot, Xavier-bound Daviyah Anthony got support with college and scholarship applications right in the classroom. It worked she’s BRYC’s sixth Gates Scholar, one of 750 recipients chosen from over 50,000 applicants nationwide.
Aspiring electrical engineer Kennedi Jackson (BRMHS) is a QuestBridge Scholar, one of just 10% of applicants (25,500 total) to match with her dream school This fall, she’ll attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 100% debt free
Ja’Nika Stanley (Liberty) and William Matthews (Belaire) are 2025 Louisiana Young Heroes, making them BRYC’s seventh cohort and adding a fifth year to our streak
The Class of 2025 also includes winners of Amazon Future Engineers, Rhodes Bonner, Cam Jordan Legacy, McKinley Alumni Association, Ron Brown Signature, and Tulane Legislative scholarships, among many others; finalists for QuestBridge, Gates, Levine Scholars, and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund; and 12 academic excellence honorees
Kennedi Jackson
Daviyah Anthony
JaNika Stanley William Matthews
BRYC Iberville Plaquemine, LA
COLLEGE FELLOWS & ALUMNI
Stephen Adjei (U High ‘20) graduated from Dartmouth with a biomedical engineering/pre-med degree As an E E Just Undergraduate Fellow, Stephen conducted research on underexpressed bri3 genes in zebrafish at Kasper Lab within Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine He plans to pursue a career in healthcare, focusing on the intersection between medicine and machine learning.
Skidmore College graduate Ivory Gipson (Northeast ‘21) is a former LA Young Hero and recipient of the BRYC-exclusive Levy Scholarship, generously funded by Dr Judith and Robert Levy In April 2025, he was awarded Skidmore’s Jane Anne Hapeman Distinguished Service Award in recognition of “strong character and high initiative ” Ivory previously interned with Northwestern Mutual and hopes to work in sports marketing
Newly-minted Louisiana State University alumna Brittany Williams (BRMHS ‘20) is bound for Houston, Texas, and a position as associate process engineer with Valero. “All of the long nights and early mornings in Patrick F. Taylor Hall have paid off I’ve been patient and remained dedicated for this exact moment,” Brittany shared “Everyone that has been a part of my journey is appreciated beyond words ”
Return on Investment
BRYC measures return on investment by calculating workforce participation as a function of high school diploma/bachelor’s degree attainment, then comparing annual wages, lifetime tax value, and state unemployment savings for BRYC Fellows vs lower-income youth who graduate college at the national average rate of 15% By 2029, BRYC’s first 16 years will yield:
More Bachelor’s Degree-Holders
More Workforce Participants
Annually, BRYC provides direct aid to Fellows, families, and Alumni in the form of BRYC-exclusive scholarships, stipends, fee subsidies, and basic needs micro-grants. We wish to thank all of our generous donors, including our 2025 scholarship sponsors and Basic Needs Fund grantor:
In 2024, Jeffrey Fraenkel and Alan Mark created the Albert Fraenkel II Enterprise Award in memory of Jeffrey’s father Albert entrepreneur, civic leader, and early champion of innovative
Stephen Adjei Ivory Gipson Brittany Williams
Family scholarship sponsors: Jeffrey Fraenkel and Alan Mark
Dr Judith and Robert Levy
BRYC COMMUNITY
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Spring 2025 Guardian Testimonials
Thank you, Mr. Lucas, and the entire BRYC staff, for your unwavering dedication and support. You promised that all Fellows would have what they needed to succeed and you delivered. Your commitment has made a lasting impact, and I’m deeply grateful.
I think this program is absolutely amazing! Everything is organized and well put together The counselors make sure he is taking advantage of all of the opportunities afforded to him This has truly allowed me as a single parent to feel supported in my son’s academic future
I am absolutely AMAZED with the kind of support my daughter has received since becoming a Fellow. Her ACT score increased each time she took it. She enjoyed the spring break college tour. She is also receiving support as a young entrepreneur. I am looking forward to her matriculating through senior year and continuing to show growth.
BRYC is an excellent opportunity for the extra assistance teens need as they prepare to transition to college It helps develop study habits, opens avenues for financial assistance, and gives them confidence
Wow!!! You all have been amazing! You’ve unlocked aspirations joined with motivation to work hard and dream big. I’ve watched this young man mature in ways I have always envisioned he could and would. Keep giving these young people a safe space to grow!
As a parent, I’m truly grateful for BRYC and the role it’s played in my children’s growth both academically and personally. The support, mentorship, and exposure to new opportunities have made a big difference. I’ve seen my children become more confident, focused, and motivated about their futures.
