15 Participants Will Be Recognized For Their Achievements In Pursuing Higher Education
Louisville, KY (May 25, 2011) - Today, Family Scholar House welcomed nearly 100 of the programs closest supporters to help celebrate the newest group of successful graduates at the Gladys and Lewis "Sonny" Bass Louisville Scholar House Campus and Academic Services Center.
"Each and every one of the 15 graduates is actively accomplishing their dreams of higher education," said Cathe Dykstra, President & CEO of Family Scholar House. "Our graduation celebrations are wonderful reminders of how an entire community supports our student parents and that the success of our graduates are a benefit to us all."
The largest graduating class to date, with 15 proud and accomplished single-parent students, each celebrates degrees in various fields.
- Deborah Andrew - Associate of Arts and Science in Business and Administration
- Sharonda Bradley - Associates of Arts
- Karie Brown - Bachelor of Arts
- Rhonda Bynum - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Alisha Clapper - Associate of Science in General Occupational/Technical Studies (GOTS)
- Gennell Cockerham - Associate of Arts
- Faye Duke - Associate of Science
- Shelton McElroy - Bachelor of Arts in Human Services and Counseling
- Toshia Henderson - Associate of Arts
- Jolene Hombecker - Associate of Arts
- Stacy Jones - Master of Science in Social Work
- Elizabeth Scott - Master of Science in Social Work
- Stephanie Sinkfield - Associate of Science
- Tenesha Washington - Associate of Science
- Catina White - Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
The event also marked the inaugural Mary O'Connor Education Award in celebration of Cathe Dykstra's mother who tragically passed away in April. The award will be given annually to a Family Scholar House student or students who will be the first in their families to graduate from college and who are education majors with a personal commitment to sharing the value of education with others, particularly in special education or with special student populations.
"It was important to give my mother's commitment and love for Family Scholar House a voice." said Dykstra. "She was such an active advocate for education in my life and the lives of our participants, I am moved that her passion will continue in her honor."
ABOUT FAMILY SCHOLAR HOUSE
Family Scholar House is changing lives, families and communities
through education. The mission is to end the cycle of poverty by
giving single-parent students the support they need to earn a
four-year college degree. Since incorporating in 1995, the
not-for-profit organization has helped hundreds of families in the
Louisville and Southern Indiana region by providing housing and
educational support. For more information about Family Scholar
House please visit www.familyscholarhouse.org or call
502.584.8090.
