IAP Yearbook

2019 YEARBOOK

SCHOLAR LIFE

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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND INCENTIVE AWARDS PROGRAM Shortly after former President C.D. Mote Jr. began his tenure at the University of Maryland in 1998, he noticed an alarming trend: Few students from Baltimore City public high schools applied to and subsequently enrolled at the state’s flagship university. Of particular concern was the fact that the overwhelming majority of the students who did came from three city high schools: Baltimore City College, Baltimore Polytechnic and Western. There was little or no representation from the other high schools in the city.

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Mote had encountered a similar situation when serving as vice chancellor for university relations at the University of California, Berkeley. Berkeley initiated a highly successful program aimed at students from underrepresented areas. Indeed, it was a program for which he raised $22 million. In 2000, Maryland created a program based on the Berkeley model. The University of Maryland Incentive Awards Program is designed to recognize and promote scholarship,

leadership and community responsibility among students from select high schools, and to make it financially possible to enroll at the University of Maryland. The program identifies and selects students who have demonstrated uncommon persistence, ingenuity and maturity by maintaining good academic performance in the face of challenging circumstances.

Launched as a pilot program in Baltimore, it expanded to select schools in Prince George’s County in 2006. A generous gift in 2012 allowed further expansion to KIPP public charter schools in Maryland and Washington, D.C. Each student is awarded financial support for four years and will benefit from a strong, nurturing community of advisors, mentors and administrative staff while at Maryland.

The program is not defined by its scholarship component, however. The distinguishing characteristic is its focus on developing character, critical thinking skills and leadership in the context of an intimate community of peers. This “community within a community” is what sustains students and challenges them to develop the skills that will benefit them and their hometowns. In addition to the advising network, the camaraderie provided by the peer group encourages students to persist. Students have been empowered to assume leadership roles within the group and exercise autonomy in planning social and community-building activities. They are encouraged to shape the culture of the group, with each new cohort making its unique impression on the community.

The University of Maryland Incentive Awards Program values a spirit of reciprocity. Scholars embrace this spirit by maintaining strong ties to their home and school communities, regularly returning to their high schools to serve as role models for younger students. Throughout the year, they engage their peers in discussions, sharing with them their own Maryland experiences and the importance of proper academic preparation for college. The intent is for their success—attained through hard work—to be an incentive for others to persist toward high school graduation, pursue higher education and achieve in the face of adversity.

Nineteen years after the program’s inception, the university’s commitment continues under the leadership of President Wallace Loh. “The Incentive Awards Program is a vital part of the University of Maryland, providing opportunities for some of the state’s most talented and dedicated students to excel academically and professionally,” he says. “Ultimately these students give back to their communities, inspiring another generation of highachieving leaders. The combination of service and achievement is what makes this program so exceptional.”

As students graduate and the alumni base continues to grow, the positive impact will be even more profound on the communities that these students call home.

Throughout all future endeavors, they will hone those skills nurtured through the University of Maryland Incentive Awards Program and use them in every aspect of their lives.

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CLASS OF 2021

CLASS OF 2022

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CLASS OF 2023

SCHOOL PARTNERS At every participating high school, at least one staff member assists the University of Maryland Incentive Awards Program with its outreach efforts and the nomination and selection processes. These individuals are committed to helping students realize their dreams of a college education and have proven to be invaluable partners in the success of the program. We wholeheartedly thank them for their support.

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INTRODUCING

THE CLASS OF 2023 Another cadre of outstanding high school students has been selected to participate in the University of Maryland Incentive Awards Program, designed to recognize and promote academic excellence and leadership among exceptional students from our partner high schools. In this, the 19th year of the program, we are proud to welcome this new cohort of scholars.

Ama-Greg Adjabe

Samuel Ngum

Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

High Point High School

Deja Cooper

Bryana Rowley

Western High School

Eleanor Roosevelt High School

Elisha Davis

Patrice Shumate

Baltimore Design School

Oxon Hill High School

Mark Dingzon

Liana Stewart

Baltimore City College

Oxon Hill High School

Timothy Dunnock

Leaynol Tiede

Baltimore City College

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Kylene Hernandez

Jekhia Williams

High Point High School

Fairmont Heights High School

Bakari Mack

Hilina Woldegebriel

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Bowie High School

Jaylen Moore

Erica Wright

DuVal High School

Baltimore City College

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Ama-Greg Adjabe BALTIMORE POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE PEOPLE SAY: “One of Ama’s greatest characteristics is her natural ability to relate to people, as she is particularly intuitive and sensitive to the needs of others. Peers frequently seek her out for advice in handling stress at school, juggling academics and activities and preparing for college. Ama’s advice is always insightful and optimistic. Due to her exemplary persistence, time management, commitment, positive outlook and talent for helping others to learn and grow, Ama is an excellent candidate for the University of Maryland Incentive Awards Program. I have no doubt that her abilities and determination will continue to grow and represent IAP well.”

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Deja Cooper WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL PEOPLE SAY: “Deja eagerly steps up to the challenge every time and is a quick study. She is an ideal group member and collaborative partner, as she not only has strong lab and organizational skills, but she has the ability to lead ... her peers. She cares very much about doing her very best on any assignment, is committed to improving herself and her projects, and she always produces top-quality work. She is wellrounded, consistent and an accomplished student—and ideal for your campus.”

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Elisha Davis BALTIMORE DESIGN SCHOOL SPECIAL HONOR: First-Year Innovation and Research Experience PEOPLE SAY: “Academically, Elisha is a standout. He is not afraid to take chances and risks, which explains his varied and consistent academic record. Elisha has taken a number of Advanced Placement courses, as well as enrolled in dual-enrollment courses, which demonstrates his ability to challenge himself. Elisha is a leader in his classes and is not shy to ask the questions and to answer the questions everyone may be thinking but are too afraid to pursue. He brings a different perspective not just academically, but personally. Elisha has brought an added value to our school that allows the school community to lighten up during those rough times, and individuals to feel comfortable in their own skin.�

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Mark Dingzon BALTIMORE CITY COLLEGE SPECIAL HONOR: First-Year Innovation and Research Experience PEOPLE SAY: “Mark is one of the brightest young scholars I’ve ever met. He is so excited about his future, and has taken advantage of the rigorous curriculum at City, enrolling in a number of AP and IB courses. Not only did he excel in classes, but he also saw needs in the school and filled them, and that’s exactly the type of person Mark strives to be every day. He is a bright young man with so much promise, and will be an excellent addition to your community.”

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Timothy Dunnock BALTIMORE CITY COLLEGE PEOPLE SAY: “Tim uses his big, compassionate personality to guide his tutoring sessions, urging many, including boys on his football and lacrosse teams, to complete their work and ensure their projects are logical and rigorous. Tim’s always challenged himself to the highest level, and as he’s matured, he’s learned how to lean on others productively to help him achieve his goals.

He will be a dedicated Terp and will take advantage of every opportunity he is afforded.”

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Kylene Hernandez HIGH POINT HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL HONOR: College Park Scholars PEOPLE SAY: “I have seen Kylene in a variety of circumstances that demonstrate her tenacity, versatility, intelligence and passion. She pushes herself to do her best every day. Whether in discussion, review, presentations or projects, Kylene has proved her leadership and yearning for knowledge time and time again. This motivation has remained strong, even in the face of harsh obstacles she had to overcome. Out of the roughly thousand students I have taught, coached, counseled or met, I cannot think of a student who is as well-rounded, consistently hardworking or selfless as Kylene.�

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Bakari Mack PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL HONOR: Carillon Communities PEOPLE SAY: “Bakari is a standout in a school of exceptional students. In my 27 years as a teacher and counselor, I have rarely come across a student like him. He is an insightful, inquisitive, dedicated, self-motivated young man. Barkari is not just a highly intelligent, high-functioning student. He is a wise old soul who contributes to the academic setting with his ability to break down information and process it quickly with thoughtfulness and his keen insight. He tempers this attribute with humility and a gentle manner. As a member of the varsity football and winter track and field teams, his teammates follow his lead in their conduct on and off the field. Peers often seek him out to mediate conflicts because of his levelheadedness and strong communication skills.�

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Jaylen Moore DUVAL HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL HONOR: First-Year Innovation and Research Experience PEOPLE SAY: “Jaylen is intrinsically motivated and works well both independently and on a team. He is involved in several STEM-based activities, which support his aspirations to work in the aerospace engineering industry. Jaylen has pushed himself academically, has set his goals high and continues to work hard to achieve them.�

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Samuel Ngum HIGH POINT HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL HONOR: College Park Scholars PEOPLE SAY: “Sam has been an exceptional student. He masters the fundamentals and complexities of the subject matter very quickly and is always willing to help other students. He gets along with his peers and has earned the respect of his teachers. Sam has demonstrated outstanding character, academic excellence and leadership abilities along with time-management skills. He is truly worthy of this award and the many opportunities a college education will open up for him.�

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Bryana Rowley ELEANOR ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL HONOR: Honors College PEOPLE SAY: “Bryana has constantly demonstrated a curiosity and exceptional determination in bettering her understanding, asking multiple questions and attending after-school sessions. She is very driven and determined and would often take a leadership role in the completion of group activities. Bryana is very outgoing and affable, displaying a very positive attitude, whatever the difficulties were. She was a pleasure to interact with in the classroom.�

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Patrice Shumate OXON HILL HIGH SCHOOL PEOPLE SAY: “Patrice has an incredible work ethic and is highly disciplined and organized, and never hesitates to help others. She has a fantastic ability to easily communicate at all levels in a personable and professional manner. In group settings, Patrice makes valuable contributions to discussions and has strong interpersonal skills required to work as part of a team. Her creative and questioning personality and polished demeanor make her an ideal recipient for such an award.�

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Liana Stewart OXON HILL HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL HONOR: College Park Scholars PEOPLE SAY: “When Liana entered my class, she brought high energy and embraced the college-level rigor my course provided. Her positive spirit and can-do mentality easily distinguished her as a top performer in my class. I was particularly impressed with her follow-through in completing tasks on time, and without excuse, when her many extracurricular activities would require her to miss instructional time. Liana’s open-mindedness, compassion, hard work and incredibly optimistic attitude have a magnetizing effect on those with whom she surrounds herself. I am confident that she has the aptitude to succeed in collegiate courses.”

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Leaynol Tiede PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL HONOR: Carillon Communities PEOPLE SAY: “LJ (as he is called) stands out amongst his classmates. He balances charisma, intelligence, humility and drive with grace, which few people his age can manage. These characteristics have allowed him the opportunity to serve as the senior class president and ... led to his acceptance to the Maryland General Assembly Student Page Program. The Page Program may push some students out of their comfort zone, but LJ embraces the challenge as opportunities to meet and interact with peers ... and broaden his base of knowledge. He has the ability to unify people and has enabled his classmates to work together toward a common goal.�

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Jekhia Williams FAIRMONT HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL PEOPLE SAY: “Jekhia has never ceased to amaze me with her tenacity. She always rises to the demanding academic challenges that ultimately help her to learn and grow as a scholar. I have been impressed with her motivation and intellectual capacity. Jekhia is also a phenomenal leader. Her peers look up to her because they can trust her leadership and she holds their respect.

In addition to these attributes, she has a deep commitment to her family and her community. She is what the Incentive Awards Program is seeking.�

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Hilina Woldegebriel BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL HONOR: First-Year Innovative and Research Experience PEOPLE SAY: “Hilina’s personality reflects an outstanding combination of intelligence, leadership and dependability. She is a highly motivated young lady who works hard in and out of school. Nothing holds Hilina back. When she sets a goal, she achieves it. She is hardworking, dedicated and focused. Her commitment to her academic pursuits, guiding and working with others, and her active involvement in school and the community make Hilina the epitome of a leader and collegiate scholar.”

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Erica Wright BALTIMORE CITY COLLEGE SPECIAL HONOR: College Park Scholars PEOPLE SAY: “Erica's success is a testament to her own personal perseverance and determination. She is a force of nature, determined to reach her goal and willing to sacrifice for her passion. There is no doubt in my mind that she is destined for greatness, and I view the Incentive Awards Program as a step in her journey to get there.�

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INCENTIVE AWARDS PROGRAM 2019 GRADUATES

JASMINE BRAXTON

ASHLEY CLARKE

BRITTANY ESHUN

Family Science Mentor Pamela Allen, University Career Center

Criminology and Criminal Justice Mentor Kumea ShorterGooden, formerly in the Office of Diversity & Inclusion

Journalism Mentor Winona Roach, University Relations

Public Health Science Mentor Georgette Hardy DeJesus, Pre-College Programs

COREY HART

JAHI JONES

Film Studies Mentor Lisa Bradley Klemko, College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences

Accounting and Supply Chain Management Mentor James McShay, formerly in Multicultural Involvement & Community Advocacy

DARIUS LAWSON

KATHERINE MEDINA

JOCELYN NOLASCO

Information Science Mentor Tony Randall, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

Accounting Mentor Maria Pineda, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Government and Politics Mentor Michelle Espino Lira, College of Education

OLATUNJI ONIGBANJO

AJIT SAMRA

ANNYI SANTOS

Film Studies Mentor Tiara Lowe, College of Arts and Humanities

Sociology and Studio Art Mentor Tricia Homer, Robert H. Smith School of Business

QUANIELLE TURNER-MOORE

Finance Mentor Brent Hernandez, College Park Scholars

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DORRIAN GROSS

CELIA BARRIENTOS

Information Science Minor: Technology Entrepreneurs Mentor Andrea Goodwin, Office of Student Conduct

Information Science Mentor Marcio Oliveira, School of Public Health

2019 SELECTION COMMITTEE

Rahn V. Barnes Healthy Neighborhoods

Jennifer Covahey ‘08 CollegeBound Foundation

Jonathan Barrett ’87 Verizon

Carolyn Crews ‘09 GBC Management Group

J. Kenneth Battle Prince George’s County Council

Sarah Grebow Consultant

Christie Bianco ’97 Suitcase Swagger Karmen Walker Brown Business Leader

Sheila D. Jones, Esq. ’74 Law Office of Sheila D. Jones Gary L. Kaplan ’94 Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Michael F. Canning Sr. ’61 Manis Canning & Associates

Beatrice Key, CPA ’88 Key & Associates

Olivia Coates ‘08 Guidehouse LLP

J. Keith Scroggins ‘79 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.

Darian Senn-Carter ‘08 Anne Arundel Community College Amara Sillah ‘10 Bridges at St. Paul School Rodney Washington ’87 U.S. Department of the Treasury Kathy Keys Waymmann ‘81 The Ivy Community Charities of Prince George’s County Timea Webster University of Maryland

ADVISORY BOARD

William A. Cohen University of Maryland

Barry Gossett The Gossett Group

J. Keith Scroggins ’79 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Chuck Daggs ’69 KIPP Bay Area Schools

Daniel Millman ’84 Chairman Turner Impact Capital LLC

Craig A. Thompson, Esq. ’92 Venable LLP

Barbara Gill ’85 University of Maryland

C.D. Mote Jr. Honorary Chairman University of Maryland

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TO OUR DONORS It is the power of education and the contributions of many that will help transform students’ lives and secure the future of the University of Maryland Incentive Awards Program. We are grateful to the friends who have joined with us to make this lifechanging opportunity for our students a reality through named scholarships and other support.

Thank you.

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Oluwadara and Abiodun Adewole

Jennifer D. Covahey

Robyn E. Grange

Pamela M. Allen

Carolyn W. Crews

Sarah H. Grebow

Roger C. Arangorin Jr.

In memory of Gayle Crews

Quinshay C. Hall

Ronald C. Arangorin

Barry R. Hammen

Wilma A. Arangorin

Grace J. Crussiah and Ralph R. Bauer

Cheryl K. Harrison

Aimee D. Ayers

Genevieve and Francis X. Cuomo II

Alma L. Hernandez

Olivia L. Bankole

Rebecca and Charles Daggs

Diana E. Hernandez

Ann and Jonathan Barrett

Gerard D. Dailey

Tarik S. Bayu

John Davison

Hon. Michelle L. Hettleman and Jeffrey K. Hettleman

Christie M. Bianco

Beverly N. Dawson

Kori E. Hill

Ervin J. Bishop

Camille A. Dawson

Rachel Jackson

Johanna K. and Jeffery T. Black

Deloitte Foundation

Karen A. Jeffries

D. Stuart Bowers

Etosha Denise Dixon

Michele and Michael Johnson

Jasmine N. Braxton

Donna M. Donnell

Jahi D. Jones

Leslie Anne Brice, Ph.D.

Marilynn Duker and Dale McArdle

Elias M. Kallon

Lynda Brooks

Francis P. DuVinage

Fatmata K. Kallon-Harrison

Benjamin A. Brosch

David Egbufoama

Ganiyat Lawal

Dwaine Brown

Shelvia English

Jacqueline W. Lee

Joshua S. Brown

Brittany M. Eshun

John R. Lee

Bunting Family Foundation Inc.

London V. Faust

Steven Leonard

Jemar T. Burden

Diana S. Forbus

Constance and James Loving

Nancy S. Canales

Crystal R. Foster

Rafael A. Lovo Panameno

Ruth and David Carliner

Dorothy Frisbie Irrevocable Trust

Toyia and Robert Lyda

Taneisha A. Carter

Jonathan J. Fuentes

Jane R. Lynn

In memory of Jayanth Charya

Renee E. Funches, M.D.

Sabrina A. Christian

Mark A. Getchis

Henri E. Makembe and Miriam Sznycer-Taub

Jonathan E. Claiborne

Julia C. Gluck

Cynthia M. Martinez

Rachel Roderick Clem

Paul W. Goldstein and Rachel E. Goldstein, Ph.D.

Jeffrey F. Mayer

Jose Granados

Warren McKay

Olivia B. Coates Jenifer Cordon

Connie C. McDonald

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Katherine K. Medina Ashley E. Mena

Alison and Arnold Richman and Family

Shavonta' C. Stratton Alexandra E. Taliaferro

Jasmy A. Methipara and Jeffrey T. Miller

Winona F. Roach

Gabriel J. Michael and Lindsay S. Wallace

Roberto Rosario and Cecilia G. Gutner

Chardonnay N. Terrell

Kathleen M. Michels, Ph.D. and Jerry Kickenson

Rosedale Federal Savings and Loan Association

Shamon Thomas-Green

Daniel I. Millman

In Memory of Mary Gossett

Achu F. Mofor

Juanita Walker Russell

Cheryl and David Morris

Pranav Saha

Anne T. Morrison

Robert B. Schaftel

Patsy and C. D. Mote, Jr.

Donald C. Scheeler

Jocelyn I. Nolasco

Keith Scroggins

Northwestern High School Class of 1956 Reunion

Sierra N. Seabrease

Gary C. Tartanian and Mrs. Ann B. Tartanian

Ladeja D. Robinson

Martha J. Terrell Eileen M. Thompson Miguel A. Turcios Quanielle J. Turner-Moore Antonio M. Tyson Suzanne G. Valenstein Todd A. Waters Teri L. Weathers Wanda Wheeler

Martin Segal and Carol Kasmir Segal

Amy and Jack Wilen

Christine L. Oliveros

In memory of Julia and David Semer

Jason Williams

Olatunji R. Onigbanjo

Darian T. Senn-Carter

Randal L. Williams

Schwanna B. Otey

Usha R. Sharma-Charya

Charmaine J. Wilson-Jones

Stephanie Sprow Owens

Maureen C. Shea

Andrea Wise Oh

Michael A. Patrick

Ann C. Smith

Patrick C. Wu

Jonathan Callaway Peak

Kelly L. Smith

Tiana D. Wynn

Nicole R. Pollard, Esq.

Tamicka A. Smithson

Afia J. Yeboah

Prince George's County Council

Zalandria Spann

Hyon Y. Yi

William F. Ramirez

Brian M. Spates

Robyn and Barry Zeller

Brenda Rever

Maiya Spell

Tonja M. Rice

Cynthia K. Stevens

Camilla N. Obasiolu Chukwuma C. Odigwe

Inga Ferguson Williams

Donors from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019

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