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The First Graduate of the William R. McNamara Scholarship
Fund...
On Saturday, May 15th 2004, the Ohio Dominican University
awarded one of our very own with a Bachelor of Arts degree
in Cross Disciplinary Studies and a minor in Communications
at their Spring Commencement held in Alumni Hall.
Sharina Jordan, who was one of the very first two
recipients of the William R. McNamara Scholarship Fund in 2000,
has done exactly what the Huckleberry House knew she could
do… overcome her obstacles and turn her once crisis
situation into an opportunity. Sharina hopes to find a
position that connects working with people and kids with
Business/Communications.
The William R. McNamara Scholarship Fund was established
by Huckleberry House to recognize the immense contributions
Bill McNamara made to the community, the agency and the
young people and families served by Huck House.
The fund awards two new scholarships each year at the annual
Turn Around Columbus Youth Awards & Recognition Banquet. Former
recipients can also re-apply for continued support if
needed. Since 2000, nineteen $2,500.00 scholarships have been
presented to new applicants.
Teenagers who have benefited by the William R. McNamara
Scholarship are as follows:
2000 Recipients:
Joy Smith
Sharina Jordan
2001 Recipients:
Shasta Jack
Johnny Coates
2002 Recipients:
Joy Williams
Tia Williams
2003 Recipients:
Sheena Crawford
Ernest Jackson
2004 Recipients:
I’sha Omosigho
Marcia Matthews
2005 Recipients:
Amanda Miller
Cashlie Dickie
2007 Recipients:
Ariel Jordan
Sanequa Jamison
2008 Recipients:
Kimberly Armes
Laya Speer
2009 Recipients:
Michael Stewart
Moneh Smith
Robyn Chapman
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"Thank you ALL for being there for me over the
years. You have helped me through A LOT over the
years. It is because of the great friendships,
encouragement, and support that I have received that
I have been able to make it through this wonderful
transition of my life.
I love you all,
Sharina Jordan"
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