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23 rd ANNUAL 

Awards Dinner 

2015 

July 17, 2015 • El Caribe Country Club • Brooklyn, NY

PASSION 

CHANGES 

THE WORLD 

The NBA congratulates Wali Jones, 

Millisa Keith and all tonight’s honorees. 

We are proud to support the work 

of the Trey Whitfield Foundation. 

For more information 

visit NBACares.com 

@nbacares 

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Mission.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 

Welcome.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 

Trey Whitfield Foundation, Inc. 

Board of Directors, Advisory Board 

& Publications Staff. ................ 4 

Tonight’s Program. ................. 5 

The Trey Whitfield Story, 

ANNUAL 

Awards Dinner 

Program 

1971-1989. ................. 6-7 

Our Hosts.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 

Introduction to the Honorees ....... 11 

Academic Honorees. ........... 12-17 

Adult Honorees................ 19-30 

Past Honorees .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-33 

Your Contributions at work......... 34 

Past Events.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-50 

Annual Golf Tournament. ....... 51-55 

A 23 Year Retrospective......... 57-61 

Supporters.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 

Learn more about us 

@ 

www.treywhitfieldfoundation.org

Mission 

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Toward this end, the members of the Board of Trustees of the Trey Whitfield Foundation 

pledge their support to the development of resources, programs and opportunities to: 

Provide deserving young people and adults with the necessary financial support and 

educational opportunities to develop their full potential as human beings; 

Support those children and adults who have made an extraordinary contribution to the 

quality of life within their family and their community; 

Encourage underachieving young people and adults who face challenging and often 

overwhelming circumstances that impact their ability to successfully negotiate the 

challenges they face in life; 

Facilitate the continuing education of those young people and adults who have 

demonstrated sustained and genuine commitment to excellence in education; 

Honor those young people and adults who are positive and productive citizens, whose 

love and spirit inspire others to achieve, and who give unselfishly to the greater good 

of mankind. 

The Trey Whitfield Foundation, lnc. was founded in 1989 to commemorate the life and spirit 

of Trey Whitfield. In his memory, the Trey Whitfield Foundation will pursue his dream that 

everyone, regardless of ethnic background, has equal access to the educational opportunities 

that they need to reach their potential in life; that every child will have a helping hand and every young 

person will get support from someone who cares about their future. 

Learn more about us 

@ 

www.treywhitfieldfoundation.org/mission.html 

Trey Whitfield Foundation, Inc. 2 Twenty-Third Anniversary Banquet

Welcome 

July 17, 2015 

Dear friends of the Trey Whitfield Foundation, 

Welcome to our 2015 Annual Awards Banquet. With your help tonight and from many before 

you, we have raised over $2 million in scholarship and education support funding for more 

than two decades. We could not have come this far without generous support from patrons, 

corporations, the NFL and the NBA -- our sincerest gratitude to all of you. 

Tonight we introduce this year’s group of young honorees who will become future leaders 

and motivators in their future endeavors. We also celebrate and honor the best of the best 

-- professionals and athletes. Our purpose and goal each year with the support of our adult 

honorees is to encourage, guide, motivate, and commend our most prized commodities….our 

youth. 

So, enjoy tonight’s festivities. For your continued support, we thank you….Trey thanks you! 

Love, 

A.B. Whitfield & Janie Whitney 

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Board of Directors 

ARGLE B. WHITFIELD 

CEO/Founder 

JANIE C. WHITNEY 

President/Co-Founder 

HORACE AIKEN 

CPA 

OJ ANDERSON 

NFL, NY Giants 

DR. CLIFTON DAVIS 

Grammy Award Singer/Actor 

MEL DAVIS 

NBA 

New York Knicks 

KEN FARRELL 

Investment Banker 

GILLIAN FORBES 

Technical Consultant 

BEN GLASCOE 

Con Edison, Retired 

DEBORAH JOHNSON 

Educator, 

Trey Whitfield School 

BARBARA LEE 

Educator, Retired 

EARL MONROE 

NBA Hall of Fame 


BESSIE OLIVER 

Verizon, Retired 

PAM OLIVER 

FOX Sports 

NELLIE 

RICHARDSON-GARDEE 

Educator, Retired 

RICK MAHORN 

NBA, Detroit Pistons 

Advisory Board 

VERNELL ROBINSON 

President, 

Vernell Enterprises 

JASMINE SHEPPARD 

Corporate Communications 

Coordinator, U.S.T.A. 

ALVIN D. WHITNEY 

Producer, 

TNT & ESPN 

SCOTT BARON 

Scott Baron & Associates 

JIM BROWN 

NFL Hall of Fame 

Cleveland Browns 

ROOSEVELT BROWN* 


NY Giants 

STUART DUNLOP 

CEO, Parent Power, Inc. 

KEN HOM 

Director, Imagine IT LLC 

SAM JONES 

NBA Hall of Fame, 

Boston Celtics 

ROBERT D. KENNEDY 

CEO, UCAR Corporation, 

Retired 

LEON G. KERRY 

Retired 

Commissioner/Consultant, 

CIAA 

LEE LISKEY 

CEO, Liskey and Sons Printing 

DICK LYNCH* 

NFL 

NY Giants 

JOHN B. MCLENDON* 

Basketball Hall of Fame 

LENNY MOORE 


Baltimore Colts 

STEVE LAPIN 

COO, 

JETHRO PUGH* 

Geneve Corporation 

NFL, Dallas Cowboys 

Publications Staff 

KEVIN D. RIBAKOVE 

Ribakove & Ramirez 

BARBARA RUSHIN 

Corporate Manager, 

Eclipsys Corporation 

ZELDA SPOELSTRA 

NBA 

LEAH WILCOX 

Vice President, NBA 

*Deceased 

TREY WHITFIELD FOUNDATION, INC. 

MERLENE BLAIR 

Development Support 

GILLIAN FORBES 

Development Support 

IMAGINE IT SOLUTIONS, LLC 

KEN HOM 

Editorial Direction 

GEORGE LOPES 

Journal, Save the Date and 

Invitation Design and Layout, 

Sponsorship Management 

LISKEY & SONS PRINTING 

GUY LISKEY 

Print Production, Invitation 

& Publication Printing 

www.treywhitfieldfoundation.org 

JONAH COHN 

Website Management 

www.imagine-it.net 

www.liskeyprinting.com 


Thank you for 23 years of support! 

Phil Kelly Sr. & Phil Kelly Jr. 

23 rd Annual Awards Banquet 

El Caribe Country Club • Brooklyn, New York 

Friday, July 17, 2015 

Cocktail Hour 

Invocation 

Occasion 

Introduction of Hosts: 

Clifton Davis, Pam Oliver Whitney, Alvin Whitney & Jasmine Sheppard 

Presentation of the Trey Whitfield Foundation Awards 

Special Acknowledgements 

2015 Academic Honorees 

2015 Adult Honorees 

Dinner Served 

Music/Dancing 

Music by: Brothers 2 + 2 


About Trey Whitfield 

Trey Whitfield was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He 

was a recipient of a full scholarship to Brewster Academy in 

Wolfeboro, New Hampshire in 1986. At Brewster he was very 

active in the theatre and was a member of the baseball and basketball 

teams. In his junior year at Brewster, Trey led his basketball team to the 

New England State Championship. 

Trey was a 6’8” 240 pound power forward and was rated one of the 

top players in the country. He was highly recruited by schools such as 

Pepperdine, Boston College, University of Massachusetts, University 

of Richmond and Purdue. He finally chose the University of Richmond 

because of its strong academic philosophy, solid coaching and the 

encouragement of one of its distinguished alumni, Johnny Newman. 

Trey spent many hours giving back to his community. He always considered himself fortunate 

so he encouraged youngsters to take advantage of any opportunity to further their education. 

He worked in summer camps counseling young boys and girls. He also played in Summer 

Leagues in the New York area and participated in the Metro Basketball Camp in Pennsylvania 

each summer. 

A boating accident, just a few days prior to graduation, took his young life. However, family, 

hundreds of dear friends, fans and classmates still embrace him in memory because of his total 

commitment to scholarship, friendship and competition. 

Many of Trey’s colleagues continue their quest for higher education as a salute to him. Trey 

touched many lives in his short 18 years and he still lives in the hearts of the many adults and 

youngsters who knew and loved him. 

In his memory, the Trey Whitfield Foundation will pursue his dream that everyone regardless 

of ethnic background gets a fair chance at being educated. That every child will have a helping 

hand and every youngster will get support from someone who cares. 

Trey, your dream continues... 

Trey Whitfield / 1971 - 1989 


THE NFL 

Congratulates and Supports 

the 

TREY WHITFIELD FOUNDATION 

ON 23 SUCCESSFUL YEARS! 

Former NFL Adult Honorees: 

Drew Pearson 

Jethro Pugh 

George Martin 

Dick Lynch 

Richard Caster 

Calvin Hill 

Gary J. Beban 

Pepper Johnson 

Ed “Too Tall” Jones 

Walter Beach Doug Williams Lenny Moore 

Johnny Sample O.J. Anderson Rayfield Wright 

Roosevelt Brown 

Harry Carson 

Pettis Norman 

Johnnie Walton Bruce Harper Karl Nelson 

These NFL stars are not only our past Adult Honorees, but their 

support of the foundation and our scholarships have helped our Academic 

Honorees and inner city kids further their education. 

Jim Brown

Hosts 

Clifton Davis is an actor, producer, composer, lecturer, singer and 

minister. For more than 25 years he has shared his unique gifts with 

audiences around the world. Mr. Davis is probably best known for his 5 

year stint as Reverend Reuben Gregory on the popular television series, 

“Amen”. He also portrayed Mayor Smalls in the Al Pacino film “Any 

Given Sunday” and was in the Disney film, “Max Keeble’s Big Movie”. He 

continues to perform around the country. 

Clifton received a TONY AWARD nomination for BEST ACTOR in a 

Musical in 1972 as one of the stars of Broadway’s Tony Award winning 

hit musical “Two Gentlemen of Verona”. As a composer, he received a 

Grammy nomination for his hit song “Never Can Say Goodbye”. In 1972 

Clifton Davis 

he also co-produced his first successful concert event, Jazz at Lincoln Center 

with Hugh Masakela. In 1976 he produced “The Clifton Davis Special” for 

ABC-T.V. Currently, on Disney’s new Broadway musical production of “Aladdin”, Clifton is 

the Sultan. 

Clifton holds a BA in Theology and a Master of Divinity degree. He is the recipient of more 

than 150 awards and citations for his service to such organizations as the UNCF, NAACP and 

the American Heart Association. He served as Vice Chancellor at Elizabeth City State University 

until 1996. His annual Clifton Davis Celebrity Golf Tournament is a successful event held in North 

Carolina each year that raises thousands of dollars for students who attend Elizabeth City State 

University. For the past several years, Clifton has generously given time to host the Annual Trey 

Whitfield Foundation gala. 

Pam Oliver Whitney is a reporter on FOX NFL SUNDAY PREGAME SHOW 

and NFL ON FOX GAME SIDELINE REPORTER. Since joining the NFL on 

FOX in 1995, Pam has become one of the premier sports reporters on network 

television. In addition to offering feature stories for FOX NFL SUNDAY each 

week, Pam is also a member of FOX’s lead game broadcast team as a sideline 

reporter. She is a veteran reporter with 8 Super Bowl assignments with FOX 

- an astonishing achievement as no other sideline reporter has reported on 

this many Super Bowls. 

From 2000 to 2003, Pam served as co-anchor of FSN South’s “Southern 

Sports Report”. She also contributes to Turner Sports coverage of the NBA 

playoffs. Prior to joining FOX Sports, Oliver served as a reporter at ESPN, 

where she gained her football experience covering the NFL Playoffs and the 

Pam Oliver Whitney 

NFC Championship Game. In addition to her duties as feature reporter on 

NFL Prime Monday, she covered each Monday Night Football match-up, and after the football season 

Pam’s ESPN assignments included the NBA Finals and coverage of Dream Team II at the 1995 World 

Championships of Basketball. 

Pam began her broadcasting career as a community affairs reporter for public television. Prior to 

joining ESPN, Oliver worked at KHOU in Houston as a sports reporter and anchor for one year. Before 

moving to KHOU, she worked in a similar capacity at WTVT in Tampa. Pam’s additional television credits 

came at WIVB in Buffalo, WAAY in Huntsville, Ala., WALB in Albany, Ga., and WFSU in Tallahassee. A 

graduate of Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Pam received her degree in broadcast journalism. 

As an undergraduate, she was an NCAA and AIAW track and field All-American in both the 400 meters 

and the mile relay. As a member of the mile relay team, Pam had the distinction of participating on 

the first women’s team from Florida A&M to win a national championship. She was inducted into the 

Florida A&M Sports Hall of Fame in 1996. 


Hosts 

Alvin Whitney 

Alvin Whitney has been working in sports television production for over 

twenty years. He has worked with Good Day NY, NBA Entertainment, 

CNN and Turner Sports. He is well known and respected as a producer and 

documentarian in the world of sports. 

With notable visibility in sports television, over the years, Alvin has also 

carved out a career outside of producing and has covered sports for the NBA, 

MLB, March Madness, NCAA Football and the Super Bowl. 

Alvin was born in Brooklyn, New York, and has fond memories of growing 

up with his younger brother, Trey. He attended the well regarded preparatory 

school Cushing Academy, where he lettered in football and basketball. 

He attended Ithaca College, where he graduated in 1986 with a Bachelor’s 

degree in Communications and he was an All-Conference basketball player. 

Jasmine Sheppard has served as the Voice of God (VOG) for the Trey 

Whitfield Foundation’s annual gala since 2004, assisting the event’s cohosts 

with program introductions and run-of-show. Outside of the gala, 

Sheppard is the corporate communications coordinator for the United States 

Tennis Association (USTA). 

At the USTA, Sheppard oversees all communications and public-relations 

aspects for multiple USTA platforms, including the organization’s national 

charitable foundation, military outreach, Diversity and Inclusion, and variety 

of areas within professional tennis. She designs, organizes and implements 

publicity and event plans to help drive the business goals for internal 

clients and enhance the organization’s brand with a focus on special events, 

Jasmine Sheppard grassroots outreach, and national partnerships. 

Jasmine has worked in the field of sports communications for more than 10 

years. Prior to her current role, she was the Director of Events and Special Projects for Glow Media and 

Marketing in New York, and Assistant Sports Information Director at the University of Miami Athletic 

Communications in Miami, FL. Sheppard is a 1994 TWF academic honoree and graduate of the Trey 

Whitfield School, formerly Bethlehem Baptist Academy. From there she attended New Hampton School 

in New Hampton, N.H. becoming the first African-American and first female to serve as student body 

president in the school’s 176 year history at that time. She is a former Board of Directors for the Trey 

Whitfield School, where she was appointed alumni chairperson from 1999-2002. 

A native of Rego Park Queens, NY, Sheppard graduated from Syracuse University, where she 

studied abroad for a semester in Madrid, Spain, and earned her undergraduate degree in Speech 

Communications. Subsequently, she earned a master’s degree from St. Thomas University in Miami in 

Sports Administration. Sheppard is currently a member of WISE (Women in Sports and Events) and the 

Public Relations Society of America.

This Year’s Honoree’s 

The Trey Whitfield Foundation, Inc., honors twenty unique individuals for its Twenty-Third Annual 

Awards Banquet. These individuals have achieved success in academics, career or community 

service . . . setting a standard of excellence for us to follow. 

For the year 2015, we present eleven Academic Honorees and nine Adult Honorees. We wish all 

honorees the best as they pursue and achieve educational endeavors or reach professional goals -- yet 

always remain dedicated to community service. 

Elston Bell, Jr. 

Brooklyn, NY 

Juliauna Fernandez Dunlop 

Intervale, NH 

Darius Lamar Griffin 

Hamden, CT 

Alexis Michelle Huntley 

Mobile, AL 

Dr. Hazel N. Dukes 

President, 

NAACP New York State 

Conference 

Bruce Harper 

All Time Kick Returner, 

New York Jets 

Vy Higginsen 

Founder, Creator & 

Executive Director, MAMA 

Foundation for the Arts 

Walter “Wali” Jones 

NBA, 

Philadelphia 76er’s 

& Miami Heat 

ACADEMIC HONOREES 

Emily Hazelton 

East Williston, NY 

Alexander Hutchins 

New Canaan, CT 

Millisa Keith 

Orlando, FL 

ADULT HONOREES 

Rev. James J. Maher 

President, 

Niagara University 

Melinda Murray 

President, 

Dominic A. Murray 21 

Memorial Foundation 

Karl Nelson 

Offensive Tackle, 

New York Giants & 

Super Bowl Champion 

Christine Nevin 

Director, Business 

& Media Relations, 

ConEdison Solutions 

Candace Janae Laster 

Huntington, NY 

Grace Li 

New York, NY 

Clifford William Terrell II 

Dover, DE 

Alexander Francis Williams 

Brooklyn, NY 

Pettis Norman 

Tight End, 

Dallas Cowboys 

Diana Reyna 

Deputy Brooklyn Borough 

President 

Anne Roome 

Philanthropist 

Johnnie Walton 

NFL, 

St. Louis Rams 

& Philadelphia Eagles 


Academic Honorees 


Brooklyn, New York 

Age: 19 

School: University of California, Los Angeles 

Academics: Pre-Med and Economics 

Sports, Skills & Interests: Cross Country and Lacrosse 

Extra-Curricular: USAC Student Advocacy Director, Powerlifting Team, African 

Student Union Member and Community Service 

Accomplishments: At Brewster Academy – Elected Freshman and Sophomore 

Class Prefect; Judicial Board Member; Co-founded One Nationality & Ethnicity 

(O.N.E.), a diversity club formed with his Icelandic and Jewish best friends; Co- 

Captain, Debate Team; Recipient, Arthur H. Murlin Award, gold plaque installed 

in Brewster’s Academic Building to commemorate his contributions to the school. 

2015 HONOREE 

Throughout all of my schooling, I have always aspired to excel in whatever I chose 

to do. I have made the choice to keep God first and work extremely hard to succeed 

academically, athletically, but most importantly as a young man. I strive to be a 

role model showing and inspiring young brothers with similar backgrounds, that 

we can do whatever we put our minds to. I want to encourage them to fervently 

chase education and to always stay in a frame of mind to gain knowledge. In a 

society where black lives are incessantly trivialized, I hope to defy these negative 

stereotypes, which are thought to be true, through my actions. I believe I am a good 

candidate because I am a diligent, positive and driven person. I aim to make God, 

my parents, my family, my community, and myself proud. 


North Conway, New Hampshire 

Age: 18 

School: Kennett Regional High School, Conway, New Hampshire 

Academics: Planning to major in Research Biology 

Sports, Skills & Interests: Soccer and Basketball 

Extra-Curricular: Cultural Athletic Exchange program, Tokyo, Japan 

Accomplishments: High Honor Roll Student, no grade below an A; National Honor 

Society, Leading Scorer, high school soccer and basketball teams; AAU Basketball, 

Starting Point Guard for both Maine Firecrackers and Maine Renegades. 


The world is so big and exciting. As I have traveled to places like Japan, Mexico, 

and Austria I realize how much there is to see and explore outside of my little 

world. Going to special places like the Trey Whitfield School has helped me to see 

how many truly special people there are in the world and how many wonderful 

things they are doing. I have had some great teachers, but my visit to TWS where 

I saw Ms. Whitney, Mr. Whitfield and all the teachers hard at work was amazing. 

I’ve never seen so many happy, excited kids during school. Thank you to the Trey 

Whitfield Foundation for this wonderful award and for giving me the chance to see 

your magic at work. 




East Williston, New York 

Age: 17 

School: Holy Trinity High School, Hicksville, New York 

Academics: Planning to major in Sports Broadcasting 

Sports, Skills & Interests: Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, Track 



Accomplishments: Honor Roll Student and Varsity Basketball 


Generous with her time and talents, Emily has volunteered at St. John’s Bread and 

Life in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, with her family since she was ten years old. 

The spender of a family Christmas program provides a holiday meal and toys for 

children ages 1-16 and their families approximately 2,000 families are serviced as 

part of her community service hours at Holy Trinity. Emily has also volunteered at 

the Agency’s Digital food pantry. Other volunteer work includes working at the 

Schools annual craft fair and ushering at the school’s theatre events. 


Hamden, Connecticut 

Age: 17 

School: Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, Connecticut 

Academics: Planning to major in Communications 

Sports, Skills & Interests: Baseball, Basketball and Football 

Accomplishments: Earned numerous trophies in all three sports; College Summit; 

Higher Heights Youth Empowerment Program, Coach, Hotshot Basketball Camp; 

Coach at Sullivan Academy 


I want to see the greener grass. I don’t want New Haven to be one of the most 

dangerous cities in America. There shouldn’t be drug addicts and alcoholics 

roaming the streets. When I have kids, I want them to be able to go to the park 

around the corner without their lives being in danger. I want to be an effective 

change in my community, a positive example of someone making it out and making 

something of themselves. College will give me the tools needed to make the change 

in my community that I want to make. With the knowledge I learn during college 

I can bring back ideas to New Haven to start programs that could stop violence in 

the community. New Haven needs someone to take serious action and change the 

town - as soon as college prepares me for it, I will be that leader. 




Mobile, Alabama 

Age: 17 

School: University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama 

Academics: Accounting Major 

Sports, Skills & Interests: Certified in Graphics Arts & Printing, TL Faulkner Career 

Technical Center 

Accomplishments: Honor Roll Student; Ranked in top 150 out of 600 seniors at 

Murphy High School; 2014-2015 Participant & Winner of the Culturama Leadership 

Fundraiser Program and awarded the 2015 Miss Culturama, sponsored by the 

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inn.; 2014 & 2015 Belle Participant and Escort of 

Le Beautillion Militaire Project sponsored by the Mobile Chapter of Jack & Jill of 

America, Inc. 


In addition to her diligence with academics, Alexis is very involved with the 

community. She has devoted many other volunteer hours to local churches, day 

care centers and retirement homes. Alexis is an active member of Franklin Street 

Missionary Baptist Church and participates as a praise team dancer. She is a former 

member of the Mobile Ballet, the Teens of the Mobile Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, 

Inc. She served as Historian for the “Exceptional Queens of Beauty” (E.Q.B.) young 

ladies volunteer youth organization and a member since 2011. Alexis is also able 

protect to herself – she has earned a Black Belt in Taekwondo. 


New Canaan, Connecticut 

Age: 18 

School: Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania 

Academics: Undecided 

Sports, Skills & Interests: Soccer and Basketball 

Accomplishments: Varsity Captain, New Canaan High School Soccer Team; Leader/ 

liaison for Midnight Run, managing volunteers to assist the homeless, SLOBs 

(Service League of Boys); Researcher, New Canaan Conservation Commission; 

Opinions Editor, Web Manager & Reporter, New Canaan High School Courant; 

Editorial Board Member, New Canaan High School Spectator. 


When I first heard Trey Whitfield’s story at a family dinner, I was touched by his 

kindness, sense of responsibility, and dedication to doing the right thing in the face 

of adversity. What I didn’t realize then was how his story would help guide my 

life as well. Last summer, I worked at a hyperlocal news site that focused on our 

community. I found that I enjoyed conducting on-the-street interviews with people. 

When I was younger, it was difficult for me to start conversations or reach out to 

people on my own. As I grew older and got involved in community service, it was 

within larger organizations. But now by myself, face-to-face with people who had 

no idea who I am or who I worked for - I thought of Trey as an example. How much 

more difficult—yet how much more rewarding—it was to do something that had a 

positive impact on people’s lives. I experienced a moment of clarity, like the ringing 

of a bell: this is what I want to do. I want to use whatever skills I have to help others. 



Millisa Keith 

Orlando, Florida 

Age: 17 

School: University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida 

Academics: Marketing Major 

Extra-Curricular: At Olympia High School: Publicist, Beta Club; 

Marine Science Club; Titan Up (Volunteering Club); Order of the Torch 

Accomplishments: National Honor Society; National Art Honor Society’ Mu Alpha 

Theta (Math Honor Society); Principal Recognition Award Recipient 


When I was younger I was never into arts and crafts or recess, I enjoyed reading 

books that let my imagination wander. I began my strong study habits early and 

pushed myself to get high grades. This drive has continued with throughout high 

school. This desire is not only to get high grades, but, to expand my intelligence and 

develop my skills. As the years have gone by I see myself furthering my education 

and obtaining a degree in marketing. By continuing my education, I can accomplish 

my goals and make my dreams a reality. I heard about the Trey Whitfield Foundation 

from my mother and did some further research. I then realized how much of an 

impact this foundation has made on the community. The foundation has a firm 

belief in education, friendship and dedication - three key qualities that can are all 

needed to be successful. Education will always be an important key in my life and 

by furthering my knowledge, there is no telling where it can take me. 


Huntington, New York 

Age: 18 

School: University of New Haven, Connecticut 

Accomplishments: At Huntington High School: Recipient, Math Pride Award; 

Recipient, Social Studies Award for Excellence; Police Explorers Member, 

coordinated food drives and community clean up. 

I am active in my community and I work hard in the classroom each and every day. 

My academic dedication lead me to the honor roll and numerous pride awards - these 

awards are given to a select few students at our school who demonstrate leadership 

and strong work ethic. At my church, I was involved in starting our youth group 

to get the youth off the streets on Friday nights and divert their attention to more 

positive life aspects. I’m also involved with my cousin’s basketball team, where 

the goal is to help kids who are not as fortunate, play on a structured team to teach 

them life lessons. I also care deeply about Huntington and actively participate in 

“Night Out Against Crime” where we raise awareness about issues that plague our 

small town. 




Grace Li 

New York, New York 

Age: 13 

School: Transfiguration School, New York, New York 

Sports, Skills & Interests: Basketball and Volleyball 

Accomplishments: Entering the Speech Bee; Volunteer, Transfiguration Early 

Childhood Campus 


I’ve lived in Manhattan, New York for almost my entire life. I started Transfiguration 

School when I was 8, and through the years, I’ve taken up piano and choir, both 

which I felt passionate about and have continued. I also discovered that I loved 

creative writing, which then led to public speaking and I eventually gained the 

courage to participate in the Speech Bee. I used to be shy and embarrassed all the 

time but with support from family and friends, I’ve grown into a confident person. 

I also used to feel extremely uncomfortable with public speaking but now, I love 

speaking to audiences and it brings out a side of me that I never knew I had. Like 

Trey, I strive to excel in everything I do and do my best to challenge myself to get 

over the obstacles that come in my way. 


Dover, Delaware 

Age: 25 

School: Delaware State University, Dover, Delaware 

Academics: Sports Management major 

Sports, Skills & Interests: Track and Football 

Accomplishments: At Delaware State University - Coordinate game day activities 

for sporting events; Member, Sports Management Organization; Volunteer camera 

man for Powerhouse Ministries; Work at both Firefly and NASCAR events. 


“Do not be afraid to fail, be afraid to not try.” I follow this quote because I am not 

afraid to make the first move in anything I try. The most influential person in my 

life is my mother. She raised me as a single mother, and I want to give back to the 

woman who brought me into this world. I will continue to be an example as someone 

who perseveres in order to see his goals manifest. If I can put my time into playing 

a video game, I can do the same with my education. I will carry the memory of Trey 

Whitfield with me as motivation to continue pursuing higher education. I am goal 

minded and focused on the path ahead. There are many children in this world that 

do not get an opportunity to maximize their potential, but with a helping hand, 

anything is possible. After I graduate, I want to give back to the children and help 

them succeed in their future endeavors. 




Brooklyn, New York 

Age: 21 

School: North Carolina A&T, Greensboro, North Carolina 

Academics: Business Marketing major 

Sports, Skills & Interests: Football 



Accomplishments: : Linebacker, North Carolina Aggies; Volunteer at Brooklyn 

Botanic Garden, MercyFirst/Angel Guardian, American Cancer Breast Cancer 

Walk, BRAGGs Food Pantry Thanksgiving Meal and Jack & Jill Brooklyn Chapter; 

Defensive End for the Southern Connecticut Owls Football team; New York City All 

City Football Team; AII Brooklyn Football Team. 


Alexander is a smart, inquisitive, thoughtful young man with tremendous leadership 

potential. A scholar and athlete, he has consistently received scholarships for his 

academic proficiency. He is also a talent on the football field - has many awards and 

distinctions for his ability on and off the playing field. Alex won the Brooklyn 44 

–where he was one of the top 44 players in Brooklyn. Alex has won the All Borough 

MVP Football University–Invitational, Football University Top Gun, National 

Underclassmen Ultimate 100, National Underclassmen-Top Prospect and Future 

Phenomenon defensive line MVP. 

Reach for the moon . . . 

If you miss, you’ll land among the stars 

# 34 


cultivate dreams 

WE SALUTE THE 


AND CONGRATULATE ITS 2015 HONOREES 


Dr. Hazel Dukes 

2015 Adult Honoree 


Dr. Hazel N. Dukes is President of the NAACP New York State 

Conference and a member of the NAACP National Board of Directors, 

a member of the NAACP Executive Committee and well as an active 

member of various NAACP board sub-committees. Dr. Dukes is a woman 

of great strength and courage. Her dedication to human rights and equality 

is exemplified by her role linking business, government and social causes. 

She is an active and dynamic leader who is known for her unselfish and 

devoted track record for improving the quality of life in New York State. 

A harsh system of civil and human injustice persists; intimidation, 

violence, and the recent rash of “nooses,” speak to the widespread de facto absence of a civil and 

human rights agenda in America says Dukes, and the fires of frustration continue to burn. 

Dr. Dukes is President of the Hazel N. Dukes & Associates Consultant Firm, specializing in the areas 

of public policy, health and diversity. She is a member of the Assembly of Prayer Baptist Church where 

she served as Executive Assistant to the Pastor, is a member of the Board of Trustees and teaches the 

Adult Sunday School. 

Dr. Dukes received a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Adelphi University, Garden 

City, New York and completed post-graduate work at Queens College. In 1990 she was awarded an 

Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from the City University of New York Law School at Queens College 

and in 2009 was conferred the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, Medgar Evers College, Brooklyn, 

New York. In 2012 she was awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from Touro 

College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harlem New York. Dr. Dukes has many organizational affiliations; 

she is former President of the Metro-Manhattan Links Chapter, in 2010 was appointed the National 

Links NGO Representative and is a former trustee of the State University of New York and Stillman 

College. Dr. Dukes is a member of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., and National Black 

Leadership Commission on AIDS, INC. 

Dr. Dukes is the recipient of numerous awards for her outstanding leadership activities, Ellis Island 

Medal of Honor, YWCA City of New York John La Farge Memorial Award for Interracial Justice, Guy 

R. Brewer Humanitarian Award, and the 2007 The Network Journal’s 25 Most Influential Black Women 

in Business Award, member Ford Motor Company Funds Committee of Honor for Freedom’s Sisters, 

was honored and received a Proclamation at the New York City Council’s Third Annual Martin Luther 

King, Jr., Awards ceremony at City Hall in New York. Dukes is an active member of the Delta Sigma 

Theta Sorority Northern Manhattan Alumnae Chapter and has been selected to receive the sorority’s 

Althea T.L. Simmons Social Action Award in August 2010. Dr. Dukes was Incorporated in 2007 as 

a Pi Eta Kappa Fellow and her biography has been selected for publication in many journals and 

directories including: Fisk University Library, Minority Women Contribution, American Biographical 

Institute Personalities of Northeast, Who’s Who Among American Women and Who’s Who Among 

Black Women. 

“. . . if I can help somebody as I pass along; then my living shall not have been in vain.” 


Bruce Harper 



Bruce Harper played with the New York Jets for eight years, from 1977 

to 1985. He is the all-time kick returner in New York Jets history with 

5407 yards in kickoff returns. He also served as the Jets punt returner from 

1977 to 1982, totalling 1748 PR yards and 1 touchdown. Harper also played 

running back. His total yards are 11429: 1829 rushing yards, 2409 receiving 

yards, 1784 PR yards and 5407 KR yards. 

He led the NFL with more than 2,000 all-purpose yards for two 

consecutive years, and he led the AFC in the same category for four years. 

He was voted the Jets MVP in 1980, was a two-time Pro Bowl alternate, and 

held nine Jets records at one time. Several of those records stand today. 

In 2003, Bruce was selected as the Return Specialist on the Jets’ Four Decade Team. Bruce works 

as an ambassador with the New York Jets and is a board member of the Lodi Boys and Girls Club, 

the American Cancer Society, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Foundation Board and United 

Water. 

Bruce is co-founding Director of the non-for-profit organization Heroes and Cool Kids. Based in 

school systems throughout New Jersey, the mentoring program reaches out to elementary and middleschool 

kids by high school athletes and students of the same district. The program utilizes the services 

of current and former professional athletes whose personal life experiences enable them to train high 

school student leaders. The high school students then mentor middle school students on important 

life skills, including sportsmanship, conflict resolution and positive lifestyle choices highlighting drug, 

alcohol and tobacco prevention. 

“The goal of Heroes & Cool Kids is to promote pro-social behavior in students and to create a caring 

and disciplined school climate.” For more information about the organization, visit 

heroesandcoolkids.org. 


Vy Higginsen 



Born and raised in Harlem, Vy Higginsen is an award-winning author, 

publisher, playwright, media personality, and philanthropist. Vy was 

the first female advertising executive at Ebony magazine and went on to 

become a contributing editor for Essence. She created her own magazine, 

the African-American lifestyles publication Unique NY and served as its 

publisher and editor. 

Vy also spent a decade behind the microphone at major New York 

radio stations, including WBLS-FM, WWRL-AM, and WRKS-FM. On 

camera, she has been a contributing reporter for WNBC-TV (including the 

long-running “Positively Black” segment) and The Metro Channel. In 1983, Vy co-wrote, produced 

and directed the classic gospel musical, Mama, I Want To Sing. The show ran for eight years (2,500 

performances) becoming the longest-running African-American Off-Broadway musical in history. The 

musical went on to play over 1,000 more performances through a three-year tour across the USA and 

London, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy; multiple appearances in the Caribbean, and seven 

tours throughout Japan. Vy also conceived and produced Sing! Mama 2, and Born to Sing: Mama 3. In 

March 1988, Vy co-produced Joe Turner’s Come and Gone by August Wilson on Broadway. 

In 1998, she created the Mama Foundation for the Arts in Harlem, NY, to present, preserve, and 

promote Gospel, Jazz, and R&B as art forms for current and future generations. She continues to write 

and produce original work as the foundation’s executive director. In 2002, Vy was ordained as an 

Interfaith Minister. Led by her passion for the sounds and music she grew up hearing, Vy conceived 

and created Alive! which documents the sounds, music, and stories of our black American musical 

landscape. 

In 2006, she founded Gospel for Teens, a free educational program that offers a substitute for the arts 

programs removed from many inner city schools. For her outstanding contributions to gospel music, 

she was presented with the Thomas A. Dorsey Most Notable Achievement Award at the 2012 Stellar 

Gospel Music Awards. The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture proclaimed Vy a Harlem 

Hero in “Harlem Is . . .” a public art and education project of Community Works. 

For more information, visit mamafoundation.org and vyhigginsen.com. 





Walter “Wali” Jones is a retired American professional basketball player. 

He was a 6’2” 180 lb guard. Jones played at Overbrook High School 

in Philadelphia, the same school that had produced Wilt Chamberlain a 

few years earlier. He played college ball at Villanova University. In his first 

NBA season, Jones played for the Baltimore Bullets and was named to the 

NBA All-Rookie Team. 

Ask thousands of South Florida’s successful public school graduates to 

list their sources of inspiration through the years, and undoubtedly you’ll 

find the name of Wali Jones somewhere on that list. In his 17 years of service 

to South Florida as a member of the Miami HEAT organization, Jones has enriched the lives of nearly 

one million children through one of his trademark community programs, motivational speeches and 

clinics. 

As the HEAT’s community affairs liaison, Jones has made it his life’s ambition to motivate South 

Florida’s youth to action, both in and out of the classroom. He is the founder and director of the 

National Shoot for the Stars program, providing complimentary “Books and Basketball” clinics for 

underprivileged youth, while the program is presented by title sponsor FedEx. Jones has conducted 

international clinics in Puerto Rico, Trinidad, Bahamas, Antigua, Jamaica, Bermuda and other islands 

throughout the Caribbean. He also serves as the principal of HEAT Academy, the Miami HEAT’s 

academic after-school program. Jones’ dedication to youth and education is unmatched. In addition 

to his work with the HEAT, he also serves as the Director of Educational Research and Study for the 

Tournament of Champions in Florida and is also the Co-Director of the Best of the Rest Stars, Education 

Through Sports Camp. 

Prior to joining the HEAT, Jones worked for the Department of Education and the federal government 

as a human development trainer at the Center for Education Development in San Antonio for seven 

years. There he supervised a 10-state region, which encompassed over 400 school districts, educating 

teachers in classroom management and teaching techniques through neuro-linguistical programming. 

Additionally, Jones leads basketball camps and clinics which teach academics, AIDS education, health 

nutrition and career exploration. His tireless schedule takes him to more than 250 sites each year. In 

January of 1999 he received national honors as he was presented with the President’s Award by President 

Bill Clinton during the Stop the Violence program. 

Of course, many still recall Jones for his on-court achievements. A 10-year veteran of the NBA, Jones 

was drafted in the third round (20th overall) of the 1964 NBA Draft by Detroit after averaging 19.5 

points as a standout guard at Villanova where he was a two-time All-East Regional selection. He won 

a championship ring alongside Wilt Chamberlain on the vaunted 1967 Philadelphia 76ers team, which 

was voted into the Hall of Fame as the best team in the NBA’s first 25 years. In addition to his two stints 

with the 76ers, Jones saw action with the Pistons, Milwaukee Bucks and Baltimore Bullets of the NBA 

and spent one year with the Utah Stars of the ABA. Upon retiring from active duty, Jones served as a 

scout for Philadelphia for seven years. 

Jones remains active on the court, participating in senior celebrity tournaments and on the USA 

Senior Dream Team, which, led by tournament MVP Jones, won a gold medal at the 1996 Master’s 

International Senior Games. He also captured MVP honors in 2003 at the Masters National 60-and-over 

Tournament. Jones holds an economics degree from Villanova. 




The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., D.Min., a member of the Vincentian 

community, was appointed the 26th president of Niagara University 

on March 13, 2013. He assumed office as of Aug. 1, 2013, and was formally 

inaugurated on April 4, 2014. As president, Father Maher serves as the 

university’s chief executive officer and ex-officio member of the Board of 

Trustees, charged with the execution and administration of all university 

matters. He is responsible for overseeing an operating budget that exceeds 

$69 million, and implementing the vision for the university’s academic 

colleges and divisions, including Administrative Council members and 

senior management. 

Before coming to Niagara, Father Maher served for 23 years at St. John’s University in New York City. 

While there, he acted as the executive vice president for mission and student services, vice president 

of student affairs, vice president of university ministry and campus minister, and executive director of 

the Vincentian Institute for Social Action (VISA). As executive vice president for mission and student 

services, Father Maher administered a $26 million budget while leading the Division of Student Affairs, 

the Department of University Ministry, VISA and the Vincentian Center for Church and Society. 

Father Maher also previously served as chairman of the Board of Directors of the St. John’s Bread & 

Life Program. During his tenure, he worked very closely with the executive director to expand services 

to the poor, raising over $1 million, growing the donor base from 800 to 2,500 and completing 10 New 

York City marathons in the establishment of the Run Against Hunger, leading a team of dedicated 

runners to raise funds and awareness of hunger and poverty in New York City. 

Father Maher earned his doctor of ministry degree from the Immaculate Conception Seminary and 

Graduate School of Theology. He earned two master’s degrees in theology from the Mary Immaculate 

Seminary, and a bachelor of arts in sociology from St. John’s University. He has also completed 

professional leadership and management programs at the Harvard University Institute of Educational 

Management and Management Development Program, the Stevens Institute and the Scott Academy’s 

Senior Student Affairs Officers Institute, among others. 

Father Maher is a Trustee of DePaul University. He has also served on the University and Collegiate 

Executive Committee of the Fair Labor Association, and was a leading member of the Global Alliance 

for Workers and Community. Currently, he is a provincial consulter for the Eastern Province of the 

Congregation of the Mission. 

Father Maher’s awards and honors include the Pietas Medal from St. John’s University (2009); 

Madison’s Who’s Who, Outstanding Leader in Education (2008); Student Affairs’ Outstanding 

Administrator Achievement Award from St. John’s University Student Government Inc. (2005); Epsilon 

Kappa, Sigma Delta Phi, the National Hispanic Honor Society (2005); Top 100 Irish-Americans in the 

U.S. by Irish America Magazine (2004); and New Yorker of the Week, New York 1 News (1995). 

For more information, visit niagara.edu. 





Melinda Murray is the Founder and President of the Dominic A. Murray 

21 Memorial Foundation (DomHeart21). The Dominic A. Murray 

21 Memorial Foundation was founded in 2010 following the tragic death 

of Dominic Murray. Dominic was only 17 when his life was cut short by 

sudden cardiac arrest. On October 5, 2009, Dominic collapsed and died on 

the basketball court at Farmingdale State College just after having received 

medical clearance to play college sports. Dominic suffered from a congenital 

heart defect that went undetected by conventional clearance standards. 

Although Dominic showed signs of a sudden cardiac arrest episode, 

when his sudden cardiac arrest occurred, his symptoms went unrecognized by all around him. Dominic’s 

sudden cardiac death occurred only three years after his father’s fatal heart attack, at the age of 42. 

A widow and parent, who lost her only child, Melinda Murray, started the Dominic A. Murray 21 

Memorial Foundation to prevent another loss of a child of such a preventable tragedy. DomHeart21 is 

committed to expanding CPR-AED training, AED access, and heart screenings, so that no other family 

loses a child, for lack of screening, training or life-saving equipment. DomHeart21 has CPR-AED trained 

6,000 people and counting, screened 2500 young hearts for potentially life threatening cardiac issues, 

placed AEDs in under-served communities, and equips youth serving organizations with AEDs for use 

during sports games, practices, events and travel. 

Melinda’s mantra Anyone’s Child, Everyone’s Cause is what drives the Mission, Cause and Work of 

DomHeart21. Melinda is currently working on legislation that will require student athletes be cardiac 

screened as part of the pre-participation in sports requirement. As another preventative measure, 

Melinda introduced the Sudden Cardiac Prevention Act in New York State. The Act empowers parents 

and coaches with information on the symptoms of SCA and educates them to make safer decisions on 

the well-being of student athletes. 

The Dominic A. Murray 21 Memorial Foundation brings two very important programs to New York 

schools: 

• Anyone Can Save A Life Program developed by the Minnesota High School Athletic Association to 

enhance emergency Action Planning for After School Events. To date, 20 schools have implemented 

the program along with teaching 1400 student athletes Hands only CPR and AED. Each of these 

schools received CPR/AED training equipment to sustain the program. 

• Heart Screen New York, a Free Youth Cardiac Screening program offered to schools. The screen 

consists of a Heart Health Survey investigating signs and symptoms and family history of cardiac 

conditions, blood pressure and physical examination, and ECG. An on-site echocardiogram is 

conducted in cases with a positive finding on history, physical examination or ECG. All results are 

reviewed by cardiologists and physicians experienced in cardiac screening. In conjunction with the 

screening all students are taught Hands only CPR and AED use. 

Melinda serves on the National Board of Directors of Parent Heart Watch and American Heart 

Association New York City Advocacy Committee. She is also a member of the Greater Allen AME 

Cathedral, where she serves on the Nora F. Taylor Missionary Society. 

For more information, visit domheart21.org. 



Karl Nelson 



Karl Nelson played college football at Iowa State University and in 1983, 

was the New York Giant’s 3rd Round draft choice – number 70 overall. 

As an offensive tackle for the Giants, he forged a place onto the offensive 

line from 1984-86, as he started each of the team’s games. He helped the 

team win Super Bowl XXI, in part, due to Karl’s superb pass protection 

which allowed MVP Phil Simms to complete 22 of 25 passes for 268 yards 

and three touchdowns, that the Giants beat the Denver Broncos 39-20. 

He missed the 1987 season when he was diagnosed and undergoing 

treatment for Hodgkin’s disease, a cancer of the lymphatic system 

He was one of the NFL’s best at run blocking. Until his illness Karl had started 55 consecutive games, 

had missed only two practices in three seasons and had blasted more holes for running back Joe Morris 

than any other Giants lineman at the time. In 1986 Morris rushed for 1,516 yards and 14 touchdowns, 

and most of those yards were gained on plays called to Nelson’s side of the field. The season that 

Nelson missed due to Hodgkin’s disease -- with William Roberts playing right tackle and Godfrey, who 

was hampered by a bruised left knee, at right guard -- Morris rushed for a mere 658 yards and three 

touchdowns. Karl was the best, but had to prematurely retire from the NFL in 1989. For a time he 

served as a commentator on Giants radio broadcasts. 

Though the former tackle was, physically, a mountain of a man, he benefited during his cancer 

treatments psychologically, from his experience in the trenches as an NFL player. 

“As a lineman, I dealt with adversity all the time. On every play, there was a guy across from me 

who tried to stop me from doing my job. When I had cancer, there was even more adversity. There are 

many analogies between the two. I told people with cancer that treatments are just like training camp. 

No football player wants to go through training camp but, if we wanted to play a regular season – and, 

hopefully, a Super Bowl -- we needed to get through camp. Well, no one wants to go through these 

treatments but, if we get through them, then we’ll be able to live longer. I had to attack the problem. 

My coaches – in this case, my doctors -- were going to get me through this. So, I was going to listen to 

them. Coaches put together a game plan, and so do doctors.” 

Karl Nelson - Super Bowl champ and cancer survivor, currently resides with his family in Northern 

New Jersey where he works in the financial industry and is an active advocate for various charities. 

Sources: Sports Illustrated, July 11, 1988; New York Sports Day, May 3, 2006 





Christine Nevin serves as Business and Media Relations Director with 

ConEdison Solutions. In more than 30 years in the utility industry, she 

has worked on both the regulated and deregulated sides of the business. 

As corporate spokesperson and primary media contact, Ms. Nevin 

develops relationships and coordinates interaction with the media as well 

as professional and business organizations for the Company. 

She also advises senior staff on all issues relating to positioning and 

customer relationships, develops and directs executive participation in 

seminars and conferences, plans and manages corporate events, and 

develops and maintains related interaction within the Con Edison family of companies. 

Ms. Nevin received her BA in psychology from Marymount Manhattan College and has participated 

in advanced management programs at Emory University and the University of Pennsylvania’s 

Wharton School. She serves on the New York City Investment Fund. A member of the Junior League 

of Brooklyn, she served as a director of the Association of Junior Leagues International and was Vice 

President of the Alumni Advisory Council for Marymount Manhattan College. 

Christine is a Brooklyn resident and has been familiar with East New York in Brooklyn for many 

years, since she served as Economic Development Manager at Con Edison in the 1980s to work on 

community development with the Local Development Corporation of East New York alongside her 

colleague and friend, Rick Recny. She has become very familiar with and supports Trey Whitfield 

School and Trey Whitfield Foundation, which are integral to the East New York community. 

ConEdison Solutions offers electricity supply solutions to small businesses, mid-sized businesses, large businesses, governmental agencies, 

municipalities, aggregations, schools and other institutions throughout certain states. Through its innovative and comprehensive 360 

Energy Integration approach, ConEdison Solutions provides programs, services and solutions designed to achieve the energy objectives 

of its clients. ConEdison Solutions offers a broad range of energy alternatives including electricity supply (electricity and natural gas), 

energy efficiency solutions, energy saving performance contracting, Solar PV and environmentally-friendly Wind Power along with 

innovative project financing options. For more information, visit conedsolutions.com 


Pettis Norman 



Pettis Norman, a former NFL Football player for the Dallas Cowboys 

and San Diego Chargers, is President and CEO of Liquid Love Hair 

Care, Inc. For almost fifty years he has been a successful business man, 

as well as an accomplished leader in several fields of commerce in Dallas, 

Texas. 

Pettis started with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent. He 

was initially used as a split end and started 6 games in 1963, before being 

moved to tight end because he excelled in blocking. The next year he 

became a full-time starter and manned the Cowboys tight end position for 

nearly a decade, becoming part of the franchise’s legacy of great tight ends that included: Jim Doran, 

Dick Bielski, Lee Folkins, Mike Ditka, Billy Joe Dupree, Jackie Smith, Doug Cosbie, Jay Novacek and 

Jason Witten. 

When Ditka joined the Cowboys in 1969 after having been a 4 time All-Pro tight end with the Chicago 

Bears, Norman remained the starter, but split playing time with Ditka to provide great blocking and 

leadership along the offensive line. 

During his NFL career, he was active in changing the segregationist climate within the Cowboys and 

later the city of Dallas, helping organized civil rights marches, influencing the changing of the team’s 

roommate assignments and breaking social barriers. After his NFL career, Pettis evolved to become a 

highly a successful businessman in different ventures. 

His wife, affectionately known as Lady Margaret, the late Margaret Norman had a passion for 

beautiful healthy hair. In 1982, she discovered a formula, moisture enriched, pearlescent love potion, 

developed by a gentleman named Sir Charles. Excited, she introduced the product to her husband 

Pettis, who instantly loved the product so much, he bought the formula. They launched this business 

in the heart of their kitchen. This “Love” potion, known as “Liquid LOVE,” became “the talk of the 

town.” 

The vision for 2015 is to extend the Liquid Love Hair Care Brand by introducing a new level of high 

quality products, in both the professional and retail markets to spread the message of “One Love, All 

Hair,” to new and existing customers. For more information, visit liquidlovehaircare.com. 


Diana Reyna 



Since 2001, Deputy Brooklyn Borough President Diana Reyna has 

demonstrated an outstanding commitment to communities across 

Brooklyn through government service and advocacy. As a New York 

City Council Member representing the 34th District that includes the 

neighborhoods of Williamsburg and Bushwick in Brooklyn as well as 

Ridgewood, Queens she garnered citywide attention for her efforts in 

championing affordable housing, economic development, improving 

equity in education, park space and waste as well as expanding youth and 

senior services. 

As the first woman of Dominican descent elected to office in New York State she focuses on ways she 

can advocate for the over 2.6 million residents of New York City’s most diverse borough. Reyna supports 

innovation and high-tech job creation, investing in women or minority owned small businesses, as well 

as business incubators that facilitate the critical work of entrepreneurs in creating start-up companies. 

She focuses on knocking down barriers in the path of men and women who are hoping to take a chance 

and follow a dream. 

Daily, Reyna envisions new and bold ways to tackle Brooklyn’s inequities. She is a tireless advocate 

for the BQ Green Project, which will deck the part of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway that bi-sects 

the ‘Southside,’ of Williamsburg with a park that bridges the community and improves the openspace 

ration, bolster local business and improve quality of life in Northern Brooklyn for thousands of 

residents. 

Reyna believes that Brooklyn has many great success stories and is at the forefront of culture, 

education, the arts and diversity. She’s said that “Brooklyn has become a terrific global brand, but 

it is so much more than that. Brooklyn holds our future, our children, our neighbors, our artists, our 

entrepreneurs, our schools, and our businesses. I am inspired and excited to champion Brooklyn.” 

Reyna was born and raised in Williamsburg’s ‘Southside,’ and now lives in Bushwick with her 

husband, a sergeant in the New York City Police Department, and two boys. She attended the 

Transfiguration School in Williamsburg and Pace University in Pleasantville, New York. 


Anne Roome 



Anne Roome has been a true friend of Trey Whitfield School for many 

years. She is responsible for the many contributions made by The 

Huisking Foundation, an internationally known family philanthropic 

foundation. Her steadfast support – and because of her, the support of The 

Huisking Foundation – has for more than a decade been invaluable to the 

School. 

Anne graduated from Manhattanville College and received her Juris 

Doctor degree from Fordham University Law School. She served as a 

partner in the firm of Ide, Haigney and Rado and presently is the CEO of 

Park Avenue Travel Services Inc., a company founded by her late husband, with many corporate and 

commercial clients. 

Anne is a true New Yorker, who, fortunately for Trey Whitfield School, has a warm heart and generous 

soul. Anne’s work and love for children has not gone unnoticed. The impact of her generosity and 

compassion for the students and faculty at the School is felt every single day. 

The Trey Whitfield Foundation is so pleased to count Anne among this year’s Honorees. 

The Huisking Foundation., Inc. was formed to perpetuate and preserve as a living memory the sweet 

nature, the sterling qualities, the grand character and the noble attributes of the late Lieut. Frank R. 

Huisking. 





Johnnie Walton grew up in Elizabeth City, N. C., where football and 

farming were staples. Watching his brother Nathan, four years older, 

excel on the field, Walton observed his moves. When Nathan earned a 

scholarship to Shaw University, Johnnie considered that was a route to 

pursue. After an impressive High School prep career, Walton committed to 

Norfolk State; but when his sister Phyllis passed away, he opted to attend 

Elizabeth City State University. Starting midway through his freshman 

season, the Vikings finished 3-5. As Walton developed, he elevated the 

Vikings, who improved to 5-3, 8-2 and 9-1 in the Central Intercollegiate 

Association Conference. 

In 1969, a starting quarterback in the National Football League was less common than a man on 

the moon. While James Harris was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the eighth round in 1969, Walton 

was signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Rams. Getting acclimated to the speed and hitting, 

he received a welcome to the NFL. “Deacon Jones came in and put me in the ground real good”, said 

Walton. (Hall of Fame Lineman) Bob Brown told me, “I got you Rook”! On the next play Brown punched 

Jones in the Sternum knocking the wind out of him. And Jones quickly looked at Coach George Allen 

and responded with, “We don’t have anything to prove”. “I am going to save it for Sunday.” Camp 

went well but Coach Allen loved experience so Johnnie was farmed out to the Continental Football 

League with the Indianapolis Capitals. Walton took over midway through the season and was named 

offensive MVP of the league. In the championship game the Capitals won in a 44-38 overtime decision. 

At that time he was the only black to quarterback a team to a professional football title. While gathering 

experience, disaster occurred. Coach Allen left Los Angeles and coached the Washington Redskins and 

now Johnnie had to adjust to a new coach as well as a new coach had to adjust to him. In 1972 Johnnie 

was released by the Los Angeles Rams. 

When Johnnie broke into the NFL with the LA Rams in 1969, assistant coach Dick Vermeil joined 

George Allen’s LA staff. After landing the head coaching job in Philly in 1976, Vermeil brought Walton 

along with him to the city of Brotherly love. It was during his four year stint in Philly that Johnnie 

experienced the highlight of his pro career. On a Monday night in 1979, Ron Jaworski took a vicious 

hit from Ed “Too Tall” Jones during a pivotal game against the hated Cowboys. While Jaws recovered 

on the sideline, Walton quarterbacked the team to ten quick points culminated by a 

29 yard scoring strike to Charlie Smith. Those ten points equaled the final margin of 

victory in one of the biggest wins in team history. After retiring from the NFL, Walton’s 

connections paid off again when Dick Coury, a former Eagles assistant, coaxed him 

out of retirement to quarterback his new USFL team. Johnnie played two fine years; 

one with the Boston Breakers and second with the New Orleans Breakers. His USFL 

passing stats were: 589 attempts, 330 completions, for 3,772 yards and 20 touchdowns. 

After retiring January 2013, Johnnie has been active in politics and very much 

involved in local issues in his hometown. He devotes much of his time to his lovely wife 

Earline and shares much needed time providing shared homecare for his ninety six year 

old father. His many grandchildren from his five children and two step children occupy 

the remainder of his time. 


Past Honorees 

1993 


Charles Oakley 

Horace Balmer 

Patricia Lee 

Joseph Decandia, Jr. 

Dr. Joyce Ferris 

Harlow Fullwood, Jr. 

Ben Glascoe 

Rich Malcolm 

John D. McLendon 

Earl “The Pearl” Monroe 

Johnny Newman 

Honarable Edolphus Towns 


Michael Clark 

Shayla Coleman 

Ronald Cook 

Adam D’Niesandra 

Qulana Lambson 

Tony Manza 

Todd McCormick 

Justino Rivera 

David Rubino 

1994 


Kenny Anderson 

O.J Anderson 

Nate “Tiny” Archibald 

Scott J. Baron 

Thomas D. Hemans 

Rose Jackman 

Junius Kellogg 

Brian D. Lapin 

Dawnn Lewis 

Jethro Pugh 

Christopher Ramirez 

Cal Ramsey 

Tom “Satch” Sanders 

Brian Shaw 

David Smith 


Deeon Brown 

Jarred Cowart 

Shondell Dupree 

Derrick Gordon 

Maurice Harper 

Hoion Holmes 

Renita Hutchinson 

Lisa K. Kerry 

Justin McCummings 

Shonda M. Thomas 

Micheal Shah 

Jennifer Sovia 

Lynair Writght 

Jasmine Yearwood 

1995 


Harold Adams 


Joseph DeCandia, Sr. 

Dr. Beverly Hall 

Oscar Johnson 


Deloris Jordan 

Dr. Janie Katz 

Steve Mills 

John Parola 

Carolyn E. Silas 

Ursula Smith 

Peter Westbrook 

Terrie Williams 


Will Bartholomew 

Mark Beban 

Derek Forrest 

Marlon Francis 

Daniel Gilroy 

Hasani Jabari Macey 

Devonnee Jackson 

Doan Ly 

Iyeesha McConnyhead 

Ron McCormick 

Joseph Medlin 

Anna Pace 

Erin Ray 

Karisma Rencher 

Tishanna Stanfield 

Carmen Thomas 

Sarah Washington 

Kanika White 

Anne Williams 

Josh Woodfork 

1996 


Annette J. Barnett 

Walter Beach, III 

Grace Blake 

Susan Buchholtz 

Clifton Davis 

Mel Davis 

Mike Davis 

Stewart M. Dunlop 

John J. Ferrandino 

Clarence Gaines 

Adrianne Sealy- 

Hardesty 

Robert D. Kennedy 

Ben E. King 

Dr. Joseph D. Lawson 

Rafael Orozco 

Lynne Palmer 

Hezekiah Walker 

Herb Williams 

Honorable Priscilla A. Wooten 


Monique Caldwell 

James J. Carvino 

Marcus Harris 

Rashida LaLande 

John Mautz 

Corine Mealing 

Robert Coughlan-Peterson 

Ronald S. Ramo 

Brandon Vaughn Ray 

Keith Juliam Richards 

Damon L. Shelley 

Lauren Sung Jin Chung 

Nicolo Tarantini 

Chanel Danelle Tisdel 

Aisha Vinegar 

Jessica Renee Wagner 

Lionel White 

Dana Michelle Williams 

Tiffany Dee Anna Wright 

Joel Ray Youngblood 

1997 


Rudolph F. Crew 

Luther R. Gatling 

Marvin G. Haye 

Emily “Cissy” Houston 

Sherry Humbart 

Chuck Jackson 

Mark “Action” Jackson 

Herrnan Johnson 

Reginald A. Nero 

Richard Roundtree 

Wayne Sanborn 

Alton R. Waldon Jr. 

Lillian Coggins-Watson 

Jo White 

Glenn Frank Woo 


Catherine Borja 

Carla Cheesman 

Courtney Nicole Covington 

Sekuleo Gathers 

Na’imah Wajeedah Green 

Roy Vaughn Haskins 

Bruce R. Hawkins 

Dawn D. Hunt 

Alea Jordan 

Khadeen Indrea Joseph 

Ryan Kaiserman 

Marissa Mitchner 

Jacqueline A. Pottle 

Nicole Monique Quick 

Curtis U. Reyes 

Jade Rivera 

Jimeeda S. Shedrick 

Peter Waitkun 

Abigail Warner 

1998 


Ray Allen 

Jeff Beedy 

Bobby Dandridge 

James Denmark 

Samuel Dunston, Sr. 

Chris Gatling 

Ray Haskins 

Calvin Hill 

Steve Lapin 

Rory Sparrow 

Leah Wilcox 

Doug Williams 

Albert Wiltshire 


Courtney Alexander 

Bevlin Campbell 

Natasha Chisolm 

Sarah Flaherty 

Charles Glover 

Jonathan Jacobi 

Kevin Joseph 

LeAnne Kerry 

Michael Kulak 

Danielle Lawson 

Daniel Noyes 

Melody Pescinski 

Shatema Reedy 

Ciara Cusseaux-Rhodes 

1999 


Gary J. Beban 

Charlotte Marie Brandon 

Antonio Davis 

James A. Ebron 

Topher Grace 

Lucille O’Neal Harrison 

Marie Jackson 

Sam Krinsky 

Mary Mason 

Chris Mullin 

Curly Neal 

Timothy Radley 

Wilma Ann Sealy 


Jonathan Telford-Campbell 

Jenelle Davis 

Daneira S. Fuller 

Omar B. Bobb-Semple 

Cherisse L. Bush 

Rachel E. Carter 

Kari Gibbs 

Denise Lee 

Elizabeth B. Maynard 

Amalia Richardson 

Joseph Raczka 

Jerika A. Robinson 

Colin Vuong 

James Walker 


Past Honorees 

2000 


Carrie R. Ahlborn 

Douglas X. Alexander 

Edward S. Bishop 

Dassie M. Coleman 

Maurice DuBois 

Floyd G. Layne 

Margaret McConnyhead 

Debbie Medina 

Drew Pearson 

Jalen Rose 


Adrian Ashley 

Tawana V. Barber 

Adam J. Belanger 

Terry M. Brown 

Vanessa O. Delgado 

Richada C. Grant 

Jasmine P. Hamlor 

Wesley Harris 

Candelita Hinson 

Kawan P. Jackson 

Janiya Johnson 

Carrie Kam 

Alisha Marcano 

Norman J. McCullough 

Allison Poom 

Jamael Thompson 

2001 


Paul J. Adams III 

Lenora Jarvis-Mackey 

Curtis Symonds 

Althea D. Bailey 

Jeff Krinsky 

Cecil K. Watkins 

Rolondo Blackman 

Kathy Lowery 

Ava Hazel Bradshaw 

Stephon X. Marbury 

Roberto Clemente, Jr. 

Emily Jackson 

Zelda Spoelstra 


Ashley Ahlborn 

Gerald Yakeen Argo 

Ricardo Patrick Browne 

Celeste Butts 

Brent Ford 

Jaleith Zakiya Gary 

Danah Alexandria Gordon 

Tristan Joseph 

Kevin Lee 

Harrison Li 

Yajaida J. Merced 

Ashley Mudge 

Crystal M. Soto 

Tanisha L. Ward 

Sheena Monique Washington 

Jason Martin-Williams 

2002 


Mike Bantom 

Jim Brown 

Dr. Roscoe Brown 

Jeff Burns, Jr. 

Omar Epps 

Seymour Fliegel 

Michael Jarvis 

Wyclef Jean 

Rita McCormick 

Alonzo Mourning 

E. Suzanne O’Reilly 

Shirley Richardson 

Nellie Richardson 

Gardere 


Kenya Alleyne 

Corrinne Sophia Bailey 

Shawn Geoffrey Bergeron 

Ariel Brigge Thomas 

Sherika Brooks 

Leslie Dorthea Brown 

Hue Ming Chan 

Ann-Marie Renee Cornwall 

Devale Edward Ellis 

Andrew Guild 

Dahlia Maria Marcano 

Christine Odila Perez 

Stefan Phillip 

Jenny Trinh 

2003 


Julie Dent 

Len Elmore 

Marilyn Gelber 

Cindy Hsu 

John Issacs 

Shirley Joshua 

Dick Lynch 

George Martin 

Bruce McBarnette 

Calvin Murphy 

Jeffery F. Reisener 

Al Schreiber 

Michael Schreiber 

Dr. Leroy Walker 


Nikkia Allen 

Christopher Betti 

Lauren A. Brooks 

Ashley M. Farrell 

Rossi Ferraiolo 

Brian Giroux 

Shu Min Liang 

Maya Monroe 

Brian Norville 

Steven Rice 

Armand Seth Santiago 

Joshua Stephens 

Hanif Sumner 

Khalid Sumner 

James Vinci 

Andrew Zhao 

2004 


Paul J. Acinapura, Esq. 

Ashley Cobb 

Hollis Copeland 

Terry Davis 

Nancy Druckman 

Peewee Kirkland 

Michele Medaglia 

Lenny Moore 

Daniel Mudge 

Johnny Sample 

Phyllis White Thorne 

Joseph Wilkinson 

LaTrisha Anita Wilson 


Alicia Banks 

Tyler Benedict 

Shaniqua Chapman 

Cody Chung 

Torin Hjelmstad 

Everette K. Hopkins 

Pakita Lee 

Brianna Monconduit 

Tiana Palmer 

Latara Ragin 

Edward Risener 

Jayda Shanks 

Ashley Mercedes Sumpter 

Jasmine Danielle Valazquez 

David Yao 

2005 


Herman Bagley 

Audrey Carrington-Beveny 

Reischea Canidate 

Roger L. Crawford 

Maria G. Gotsch 

Beth M. Hayes 

Derek Wayne McNeil 

Cheryl Miller 

Adelaide L. Sanford 

Kevin Alvin Willis 


Erica Blunt 

Nikeiva Crawford 

Tauren Malena Deas 

Colleen Alisha Hinkson 

Davon Sharieff Johnson 

Tracey Jordan 

Stephen Blair Koontz 

Kodi Parker 

Jasmine Ranjitisingh 

SaNovia Mone’t Robinson 

Shauntae M. Smith 

Kiara Shantell Towns 

Kendra Windsor 

William Wong 

See Lam Yeung 

2006 


Elder Wade Charles Bowick 

Bishop Deryl Bowicck 

Raymond R. Blixt FSC 

Jeannete M. DiBella 

Shelia Evans-Tranumn 

Frederic Gatto 

Fredric J. Hugue 

David Lerner 

Earl Lloyd 

Lisa Salters 


Connor Joan Ahlborn 

Candace Baldwin 

Kelly Alesia Brewington 

Charnelle Campbell 

Adrian Jarnel Davis, II 

Tyrone Davis 

Pierre Guobadia 

Daniel Li 

Kevin Aubin Marks 

Naomi Pan 

Danielle Segoiva-Burke 

James George Simoneau 

Jonathan Ward 

2007 


David Aldridge 

Lonnie Allgood 

Emily C. Eng 

Thomas E. Hogan 

Ellen Joseph 

Joseph Joseph 

Claudie J. Mackey, Ed.D. 

Lloyd Robinson 

Nevil Shed 

John Starks 

Chris Webber 

Rayfield Wright 


Shannon Brathwaite 

Jasmine Coleman 

Gregory DrPrisco 

Imani Gary 

Kristopher Kam 

Jaime Lau 

James Edward Pascascio 

Jeanine Stanislaus 

Cuthbert Thomas 

Alanna Milca Vaughns 

Jamal Wallace 

Whitney White 


Past Honorees 

2008 


Richard Caster 

Michael Druckman 


Leonie Logan 

Peg Radley 

Willis Reed, Jr. 

Lionel Shropshire 

Dr. Lamuel Stanislaus 


William Abrams 

Aaron Andrews 

Jeffrey Eugene Carter 

Mason Thomas Choice 

Reneé Natasha Daniel 

Alexandria Farrell 

Nicholas Kui 

Jolen Melissa Lum 

Melanie Chardé Norman 

T.J. Palmer, Jr. 

Kristen Lauren Willis 

2009 


Gwendolyn J. Bampfield 

Karen Boykin-Towns 

Harry Carson 

Hank Carter 

Benny O. Hodges 

Grace Y. Ingleton 

Sam “Mr. Clutch” Jones 

Jackie Joyner-Kersee 

Maureen Simoneau 


Jennifer Maureen Bisgaier 

Jemila Grant 

Nadjee Dion Harrigan 

Alejandro Hernandez-Torres 

Nathaniel Spenser Horgan 

Amanda Jeh 

Steven W. Katz 

Clebreya Azaliah Parris 

Jorge Alberto Portillo 

Christopher Spooner 

Angel Tejada, Jr. 

Calvin Tsang 

2010 


Richard “Rick” Barry 

Darryl Dawkins 

Charles j. Hynes 

Darla Romfo 

Carra Wallace 

Rasheed Wallace 


Tandia Elijio 

Tiffany Goodwin 

Lauren Hom 

Blair-Michael Jones 

Joshua Kessler 

Vince Lei 

Elijah Mayo 

Christopher Wade Riley 

Symphany Rochford 

Travis Stanislaus 

Teneil Wells 

Jessie Zhan 

2011 


Cory Booker 

Ava Faustin 

Anna Maria Horsford 

Veronica Jordan 

Wayne Mackie 

Sheryl Lee Ralph 

Leonard E. “Truck” Robinson 

Darryl Strawberry 

Marilyn Waller 


Keshia Blair 

Najee Francis 

Dana Andre Griffin, Jr. 

Tymira Holman 

Taylor Mack 

Alexandria Alicé 

Mahorn 

Devin Marqúis McKenzie 

Taylor Mitchell 

Akilah Moñet Portee 

Brittany Williams 

Hillary Yao 

Michelle Zhang 

2012 


Christopher Dent 

Priscilla Frey-Incorvaia 

Robert “Harry” Harrison 

Geoffrey Huston 

Michael Keller 

Gregory Jackson, Sr. 

Gail Marquis 

Robert L. “Bobby” Vaughan 

Deborah Williams 

Perry Williams 

Patricia Miller Zollar 


Melanie Boothe 

Carllene Yvonne Brooks 

Robert Dyles Brown III 

Kyle R.P. Evans 

Daniel O. Guobadia 

Gabriel Ho 

Nyasha Waller 

Nailah Williams 

Katrina Wong 

2013 


Jim Burt 

Michael Cooper 

Dr. Michael Forbes 

Anwar Gladden 

Sonni Holland 

Greg Jagenburg 

Ray Negron 

Ciarán Sheehan 

Lenny Wilkens 


Michael Albert 

Keyanna Wilson Blakely 

Ciera Burden 

Charnette Chambers 

Sophia Chan 

Jade Coachman 

Leah B. Daniels 

Christian N. Deans 

Caleb Green 

Taylor Hom 

Erinique King 

Crystal Mojica 

Jay Ribakove 

Sara Ribakove 

Joseph D. Scala 

Adrienne N. Williams 

Shaneil Wynter 

2014 


Christina Brooks-Signo 

Andrea Cooper 

Carl Clay 

Mike Gale 

James Harris 

Prentiss McNeil 

Br. Phil Rofrano 

Darryl Towns 

Everson Walls 


Keturah Barcliff 

Nolan Burgos 

Velvet Chestnut 

Lukas Esquivel 

Brian Ferraiolo 

Donald Hazelton 

Ariel Kennedy 

Brandon Lopes 

Pranav Prasannakumar 

Thomas Scibelli 

Brandon Yuen 


Your Contributions At Work 

Jennifer Bisgaier 

Jennifer Bisgaier - 2009 Academic Honoree. Jennifer’s past extends into Flatbush, 

Brooklyn – where her father was born and raised. But her family moved away from the 

city, to Central Virginia, where Jennifer’s home was on a small, isolated farm - far away 

from brownstones, skyscrapers, taxis and subway stops. When she was a young girl, 

her father was watching The O’Reilly Factor show on television where it featured Trey 

Whitfield School in a series on public vs. private school education. Jennifer overheard 

the conversation between her mom and dad about Brooklyn and the donation they were 

planning to make to the school. Jennifer was inspired and pulled together all of her $80 

savings to give to the school. “As a ten year old girl with little experience in financial 

matters, the situation seemed simple enough to me - I had easy access to an outstanding 

education, and these children did not. Extra clothes, candy, and American Girl doll 

accessories suddenly seemed insignificant compared to a child’s future.” Now, eleven 

years later, Jennifer is a senior at Georgetown University. “I more fully understand just 

how incredible Trey Whitfield School is. It has enabled countless children to overcome 

their circumstances and give back to their community. It is more than just a school; it is 

an example to the rest of the world of education that needs be supported and emulated.” 

Keshia Blair 

Keshia Blair – 2011 Academic Honoree. Born in Georgetown, Guyana, Keshia moved 

to Brooklyn with her family and attended Bethlehem Baptist Academy, now known 

as Trey Whitfield School. Graduating from TWS, she entered Brewster Academy, where 

she received generous financial assistance from a member of TWS’s Board from Morgan 

Stanley and was even more motivated toward high achievement and excellence. After 

graduating from Brewster with honors, she attended Stetson University and graduated 

this spring magna cum laude - majoring in Humanities and double minored in Africana 

Studies and Religious Studies. She was also a community activist, helping charter 

the Sigma Gamma Rho, a historically African-American sorority on campus. “I am 

proud to say that I have recently graduated from Stetson University. I can’t believe 

how the time has flown; it seems like just yesterday that I attended Brewster Academy. 

However, as a recent college graduate, I can only think of the legacy I have created at 

an institution that has helped me to find myself and my passions.” With several law 

school acceptances, she chose Suffolk University Law School in Boston, MA, her goal is 

to become a corporate attorney. 

Nolan Burgos 

Nolan Burgos – 2014 Academic Honoree. Nolan was born in the Bronx, New York 

and at a very young age, had a passion for sports but also excelled in the classroom. 

During his years at Mount Saint Michael Academy, he ranked in the top 10% and was 

captain of both the football and lacrosse teams. He was also heavily involved with the 

school community, becoming leader of the Spanish Honor Society and Vice President 

of the senior class, as well as being active in the Student Council and National Honor 

Society. After graduating from the Academy, Nolan is now attending Bates College and 

just completed his freshman year. At Bates, he is making friends from all over the world 

and realizing the college experience will be enriching in more ways than one. Thankful 

for the support and motivation he had received from his family and the Trey Whitfield 

Foundation, Nolan believes that “the Foundation has made it easier for me to succeed, 

and because of it, I’m excited for what the future has in store. I can’t wait to see what 

the rest of my time at Bates will be like, and it’s great to know that the Foundation will 

be by my side every step along the way.” Over the 2015 summer, Nolan is an intern 

at the NAICA Law Office, working with the Housing Court to help prevent tenants 

from being needless evictions. At Bates, Nolan is majoring in Philosophy, minoring in 

Rhetoric with plans on going to law school after graduation. 


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Past Events 

Hosts Janie and A.B. welcome 

guests to the 2014 Banquet 

A.B. & Jaz ... 

The Prince of BelAir and Jada 

Stunning in Red... 

TWF Honoree Coordinator 

Chanel Forbes with guest 

The 2014 Awards table 

The podium & honorees tables 

The banquet room just before seating 

Cocktail hour 


Past Events 

Guests at cocktail hour 

Guests at cocktail hour 

Janie with Dr. Stanislaus and his daughter 

Jeanine 

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph with Janie 

A.B. with NFL Star Donte Davis of the 

Indianopolis Colts 

Janie with the Harris Family 


Past Events 

Janie with former Honorees Lenora Mackey 

and NBA star Mike Gale 

Clifton with guests 

The McNeils party with Janie 

Guest with Thomas Hogan and 

Marie Callendar 

Janie with the Holman Family 

The Towns Family with Janie 


Past Events 

Academic Honoree 

Keturah Barcliff 

with Taylor 


Velvet Chestnut 

with Harris 


Lukas Esquivel 

with Taylor 


Charnette Chambers 

with Keshia 


Ariel Kennedy 

with Taylor 


Brandon Lopes 

with Tymira 


Pranav Prasannakumar 

with Chanel 


Thomas Schibelli 

with Leeyah 


Brandon Yuen 

with Taylor 


Past Events 

Adult Honoree 

Christina Brooks-Signo 

with Alvin 

Adult Honoree 

Carl Clay 

with Bessie 

Adult Honoree 

Andrea Cooper 

with Ben 

Adult Honoree 

Mike Gale with 

Barbara 

Adult Honoree 

James Harris and son 

Brad with Janie 

Adult Honoree 

Prentiss McNeil with 

Deen and Leeyah 

Adult Honoree 

Br. Phil Rofrano 

with Gillian 

Adult Honoree 

Darryl Towns 

with Bessie 

Pam Oliver of Fox Sports and 

Clifton Davis, Sultan of the Disney 

Broadway musical “Aladdin” 


Past Events 

Our Masters of Ceremony Pam and Clifton 

Pam presents Academic Honoree Keturah 

Barcliff’s award with Chanel 

Pam, Academic Honoree Velvet Chestnut 

and Tymira 

Academic Honoree Lukas Esquivel 

with Taylor and Clifton 

Clifton, Academic Honoree Donald Hazelton 

with Deen and Leeyah 

Pam and Harris with 

Academic Honoree Ariel Kennedy 


Past Events 

Whitney, Academic Honoree Brandon Lopes 

and Clifton 

Chanel with Academic Honoree 

Pranav Prasannakumar and Clifton 

Tymira, Academic Honoree Thomas Schibelli 

and Pam 

Deen, Leeyah and Academic Honoree 

Thomas Yuen with Pam 

A.B., Vernell with Adult Honoree 

Christine Brooks-Signo and Clifton 

Bessie, Adult Honoree Carl Clay and Pam 


Past Events 

Alvin, Adult Honoree Andrea Cooper with Janie 

and Clifton 

Adult Honoree NBA Star Mike Gale receiving 

his award from his legion of fans 

Adult Honoree James Harris receives his award 

Bessie, Adult Honoree Prentiss McNeil 

with Bessie and Clifton 

Gillian with Adult Honoree Br. Phil Rofrano 

and Pam 

Adult Honoree Darryl Towns receives his 

award with his constituency 


Past Events 

A.B. addresses the banquet attendees and 

honorees 

The singers are in the house! 

Prentiss with Clifton 

Prentiss performs one of The Drifters hits 

Clifton sings with the band 

The 2014 Banquet Journal is perused 

Banquet guests chat and catch up 


Past Events 

Janie with Barbara Rushin’s mom and aunt 

Janie with Pat Cowart, the Fordes and guest 

Janie with Taylor, Connor and Mr. & Mrs. Scibelli 

Don Hazelton at his table with daughter Emily 

Two buddies A.B. and Sam 

TWS Parents Mrs. Joseph and Mrs. Petrus with 

Janie, Karen Towns and Donna and catch up 


Past Events 

The Transfiguration School table 

Former Honoree Lloyd Robinson 

with his family and friends 

The Brewster Academy clan 

Ellen Joseph and guests at the V.I.M. table 

Janie and Vernell with Adult Honoree 

Christina Brooks-Signo and guests 

Jasmine, Pam, Janie and Lena Council 


Past Events 

Two Georgia Peaches with Janie, Hazel 

and Jasmine 

The Greens with A.B., Phyllis White-Thorne, 

Deen and Janie 

A.B. with the Scibellis, Academic Honorees 

Thomas and Pranav 

Adult Honoree Darryl Towns 

with his wife Karen 

Darryl with parents Gwen and Ed 

Janie and Marilyn 


Past Events 

The McNeils - the kids are 

growing up fast! 

The Dreamgirls ... Vernell, Janie 

and Christina 

Alvin with mom Janie 

All right, who put on 

Marvin Gaye? 

Debbie with Janie 

Everybody get up on the dance floor - and so in sync! 


Past Events 

Mel Davis, Hall of Fame honoree Lenny Wilkins, 

Judge Al Walden and Coach Howie Jones 

Guests perusing the journal 

Pat and John enjoying the journal 

Ben and Vernell 

Meesh, Koontz, Alvin, A.B and Adam 

Travis, A.B. and Wendell 


Trey Whitfield Foundation Golf Tournament 

2014 Golf Tournament held at the 

Plandome Country Club 

A view from the Plandome Country Club 

clubhouse 

Morning registration at Plandome 

Rane and Dave Peterson 

with A.B. and Ben on the right 

Adult Honoree NFL Star Everson Walls with 

Alvin, Janie, George, Gillian & A.B. 

Pat, Barbara, John and Clifton 

Al Hofer, Mike Schreiber and Ben 

A.B. and his golfing buddies 



Former CIAA basketball star Mouse, former 

Aggie Star Ed and AB 

Bruce, Clifton, Marge, Janie and Hardy 

Don Hazelton’s foursome with A.B. 

Golf Pros Jay & Kendall Flowers with A.B. 

Selwyn Phillip and TWF 2002 Academic 

Honoree Stefan Phillip 

Fore! 

A great day to golf for Lord Imarl’s group 

Getting around Plandome on a golf cart 



NY Jets Karl Nelson with A.B. and friends 

Ben with NY Giants Steven Baker 

2014 Golf Tournament Honoree 

O.J. Anderson with A.B. 

2014 Goif Tournament Honoree Ed Towns 

with A.B. 

Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler 

Super Bowl MVP O.J. Anderson (left) 

Former Seattle Super Sonic 

Gus Williams (middle) 

Earl the “Pearl” with Phil Kelly, Sr. 


Nelson (5th from left) 


el - Former 

t 

Middle - Actor & Grammy Award Winner 

Clifton Davis 

Middle - Actor and Grammy Award 

Winner Clifton Davis 

Wayne Mackie-NFL, Sam Jones-NBA 

Hall of Fame 

ards Banquet 

Page 15 

O.J. Anderson 3rd from right 

MVP, Super Bowl XXV, New York Giants 

NFL All Pro Sterling Sharpe (left) with 

Golf Pro Bruce Eagle (2nd from left) 

rey Whitfield Foundation 

lebrity Golf Classic 2009 

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Bruce Calvert (left), and Jerry Cooney, 

Former Heavyweight Boxer (right) 

All-Star Darryl Strawberry (center), Jeff White former 

K.C. Chiefs Star and A.B. with golf pros 

Jethro, A.B., Sam Jones & Darryl 

NY Jets Superstar O.J. Anderson, Jay Ribakove, 

Sam Jones and Howard Dabney 



Middle - NFL Hall of Famer Rick Barry 

Clyde Drexel - Former 

Houston Rocket 

Stu Dunlop & Family with Form 

Nelson (5th from 

NFL Hall of Fame star Jim Brown 

& host A.B. 

NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry 

Left - Former NY Jet Rich Caster 

Left Former NY Jet Rich Caster 

Willie Crenshaw, NFL-St. Louis Cardinals 

(far right) 

2nd from left - Clyde Drexel - Former 

Houston Rocket 

Middle - Actor and 

Winner Clift 

Nineteenth Annual 

45 

Awards Banquet 

2nd from right - NY Giants Karl Nelson 

Bruce Calvert, All Pro Rich Caster, 

Kendall Flowers, Derek McNeil and his son Deen 

NFL Great Ed “Too Tall” Jones (center) 

and Don Cronson, (2nd from left) 

Perry Williams of the Giants 



Front: Bruce Calvert, OJ Anderson, Jim Brown, AB Whitfield, Sterling Sharpe, Gus Williams, 

Claude Mackey, Curtis McGriff, Mel Davis, Derek McNeil, Willis Crenshaw; 

Back: Alvin Whitney, PJ McDonald, Perry Williams, Too Tall Jones, Sam Jones, Jim Burt, Rich Caster, 

Tony LoBianco, Karl Nelson, Jackie Martling, Walter Beach 

A.B. , former NY Jet Rich Castor (center), 

P.J. and Derek 

Mark Formoen and the Toshiba group 

Sam Jones, NBA Star Alonzo Mourning 

and A.B. 

Claudie Mackey, Former Cowboy (left) and Sam Jones, 

Hall of Fame, Boston Celtics (2nd from right) 



Trey Whitfield Foundation Honoree Timeline 

More Than Two Decades of Recognition 

On July 9, 1993, the first Trey Whitfield Foundation 

Awards Banquet was held. The ultimate goal was to 

support children and education. Just as important is 

our goal to recognize and honor academic and adult 

achievers. The objective is simple - demonstrate by 

example how anyone can realize one’s dreams with 

hard work and dedication as exemplifed by these 

Adult Honorees shown in this retrospective over 

more than two decades. 

From the 1990s to the 

2010s, we honored 

Earl Monroe, O.J. 

Anderson, Charles 

Oakley, Jethro Pugh, 

Pepper Johnson, 

Roosevelt Brown, 

Gary Beban, Jim 

Brown, Nate Archibald, Tom Sanders, Mel Davis, 

Jo Jo White, Ray Allen, Bobby Dandridge, Antonio 

Davis, Chris Mullins, Alonzo Mourning, George 

Martin, Dick Lynch, Kevin Willis, Earl Lloyd, Chris 

Webber, Willis Reed, Sam Jones, Jackie Joyner- 

Kersee, Darryl Dawkins, Rick Barry, Perry Williams, 

Gail Marquis, John Starks and and many other 

sports luminaries. Their work extended beyond 

sports and into the community, inspiring others to 

follow in their footsteps and to always strive to do 

their personal best. 

We also recognized those in the entertainment, 

news media, business and education arenas, for 

their work both in the public and behind the scenes. 

Clifton Davis, Omar Epps, Wyclef Jean, Cindy Hsu, 

Cheryl Miller, Dr. Adelaide Sanford, Lisa Salter, 

Reischea Canidate, David Aldridge, Cory Booker, 

Nancy Druckman, Karen Boykin-Towns, David 

Lerner, Lionel Shropshire, Michelle Williams, Darlo 

Romfo and numerous others. They inspire many to 

achieve greater aspirations in their lives by showing 

themselves as examples of success. 

This timeline only represents some of our honorees 

in the past as space can allow in these next few 

pages. However, we continue to pay tribute to 

each and every single one of the Trey Whtifield 

Foundation honorees - some are no longer with us - 

for their support of education and children. 

Our first Honoree! 

Earl “The Pearl” Monroe 

New York Knicks, 

Hall of Fame 

The late 

Harlow Fullwood, Jr., 

NFL, Philanthropist 

Benjamin Glascoe 

Former Director of Public 

Affairs, Con Edison 

Charles Oakley 


O.J. Anderson 

New York Giants 

MVP of Super Bowl XXV 

Nate “Tiny” Archibald 

Boston Celtics 


Jethro Pugh 


All Pro 

Tom Sanders 







Clifton Davis 

Actor, Songwriter, 

Grammy Award Winner 

Chuck Jackson 

Singer 

Doug Williams 

NFL 

Antonio Davis 

NBA 

Peter Westbrook 

American Sabre Fencing Champion, 

Olympic Medalist 

Ben E. King 

Singer, “Stand By Me” 

Rock and Roll 

Hall of Fame 

Richard Roundtree 

Actor 

Calvin Hill 

NFL 

Gary Beban 

Heisman Trophy Winner 

Jo Jo White 

NBA 

Ray Allen 

NBA 

Lucille O’Neal Harrison 

Author 

Shaquille O’Neal’s mother 

Steve Mills 

NBA Executive 

Brought first All Star 

game to New York 

Mel Davis 


Alton R Waldon, Jr. 

Judge, New York State 

Court Claims 

Bobby Dandridge 

NBA 

Chris Mullin 

NBA 

Hall of Fame 



Walter Beach 

Cleveland Browns 

Emily “Cissy” Houston 

Singer 

Whitney Houston’s mother 

Steve Lapin 

CEO, Geneve 

Sam Krinsky 

CEO 

S&J Vending 



Floyd G. Layne 

Basketball Coach 

Hall of Fame 

Zelda Spoelstra 

NBA 

Jim Brown 

NFL 

Hall of Fame 

The late Dr. LeRoy Walker 

first African-American 

Coach, US Olympic track 

team, President, USOC 

Lenny Moore 

NFL 

Hall of Fame 

Drew Pearson 


The late Cecil K. Watkins 

President and CEO of the 

National Pro-Am City 

Leagues Association, 

Incorporated 

Dr. Roscoe Brown 

Tuskeegee Airman 

George Martin 


Phyllis White Thorne 

Con Edison Executive 

Alonzo Mourning 

NBA 

Calvin Murphy 

NBA 

Hall of Fame 

Jalen Rose 

NBA 

Rolando Blackman 

NBA 

Hollis Copeland 

NBA 

Omar Epps 

Actor 

The late Dick Lynch 


Maurice DuBois 

CBS News 

Paul J. Adams, III 

Educator 

Wyclef Jean 

Musician, Record Producer, 

Politician 

Cindy Hsu 

CBS News 

Nancy Druckman 

Senior Vice President, 

Sotheby’s New York 



Kevin Willis 

NBA 

Earl Lloyd 

First African- 

American to play in the 

NBA 

David Aldridge 

Reporter, 

Turner TV Networks 

Richard Caster, 

New York Jets 

Harry Carson 

NFL 

Hall of Fame 

Cheryl Miller 

Sideline Reporter, NBA 

Lisa Salters 

ESPN, ABC 

John Starks 

NBA 


NFL 

Sam Jones 

NBA 

Hall of Fame 

Reischea Canidate 

Reporter, ESPN 

David Lerner 

CEO 

David Lerner Associates 

Chris Webber 

NBA 

Willis Reed, Jr. 

NBA 

Hall of Fame 

Jackie Joyner-Kersee 

Olympic Medalist 

Greatest Female Athlete of 

the 20th century 

The Honorable 

Dr. Adelaide L. Sanford, 

Vice Chancellor Emerita 

NYS Board of Regents 

Frederic Gatto 

Sovereign Bank 

Rayfield Wright 

NFL 

Lionel Shropshire 

Record Producer 

Karen Boykin-Towns 

Chief Diversity Officer, 

Pfizer 



Rick Barry 

NBA 

Hall of Fame 

Darryl Strawberry 

Major League Baseball 

Mets Hall of Fame 

Geoffrey Huston 

NBA 

Ciaran Sheehan 

Singer, Actor, 

Phantom of the Opera 

Carl Clay 

Actor, Filmaker 

Mike Gale 

NBA 

Darryl Dawkins 

NBA 

Cory Booker 

Mayor, 

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Robert “Bobby” Vaughan 

Hall Of Fame 

Basketball Coach 

Gregg Jagenburg 

Two-Time Gold Medalist, 

Pan American Games 

Andrea Cooper 

Former Trustee, Potsdam 

Public Museum 

Rasheed Wallace 

NBA 

Anna Marie Horsford 

Actress 

Gail Marquis 

USA Olympian 

Lenny Wilkens 


Prentiss McNeil 

Entertainer and Singer 

Sheryl Lee Ralph 

Actress 

Perry Williams 

NFL 

Sonni Holland 

Charles Hayden Foundation 

Darryl Towns 

Commissioner & CEO 

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Renewal 

Darlo Romfo 

President & COO, 

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Head Linesman, NFL 

Michelle Williams 

Singer, Actress 

Jim Burt 


Superbowl Champion 

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NFL 


David Lerner Associates 

congratulates the 

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www.davidlerner.com 


Congratulations to all the 

2014 2015 

Trey Whitfield Foundation 

Honorees 

From, Chris, William and Anthony 



Congratulations to all of the 2015 

Trey Whitfield Foundation honorees! 

Your friends and partners in education, 

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CONGRATULATIONS WALI JONES 

TREY WHITFIELD FOUNDATION AWARDS HONOREE 

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In Memory of 

Jethro Pugh 

Thanks for all you have done for 

Trey Whitfield Foundation & Trey Whitfield School. 

“Old cowboys never die. They just fade away.” 

To my roommate, 

teammate and best 

friend. May you 

rest in peace... 

Always 

- AB 

To my dear friend, 

teammate and 

classmate... 

God bless and 

keep you. 

- Shrop

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS DENTAL, PC 

Congratulations 


To the Trey Whitfield Foundation 

on on their 22nd 23 rd Annual Awards Dinner 

We wish Congratulations 

tonight’s Honorees 

all To the best Trey Whitfield that life Foundation has to offer on This as 

they continue in their endeavors 

Auspicious Occasion of Its 21st Annual Awards Dinner 

And Hearty Congratulations to the Well Deserved Honorees 

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS DENTAL, PC 

Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry 

Eugene D. Stanislaus, DDS . E. Lisa Reid, DMD, PLLC 

189 Montague 185 Montague Street, Street, Suite 8th 800B Flr . Brooklyn, . Brooklyn, NY 11201 NY 11201 

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Eugene D. Stanislaus, DDS 

E. Lisa Reid, DMD, PLLC 

Brooklyn Heights Dental, PC 

Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry 


Barbara Lee and the Trey Whitfield Foundation for all that you do to enhance the lif 

To 

I am proud to support 

To 

the Trey Whitfield Foundation for 

Barbara Lee and the Trey Whitfield Foundation for all that you do to enhance the life of our youth. 

23 Years of Services 

I am proud to support the Trey Whitfield Foundation for 

23 Years of Services 

And 

Tonight Special Honoree 

Johnnie Johnny Walton 

Keep up the good work! 

And 

Tonight Special Honoree 

Johnny Walton 

Keep up the good work! 

Your Friend, 

Miss Bea 

(Beatrice Hudson) 


Law Offices of 

SCOTT BARON 

& 

ASSOCIATES, P.C. 

Attorneys and Counselors at Law 

TO MY GOOD FRIENDS 

A.B. WHITFIELD, JANIE WHITNEY 

AND THE ENTIRE 

TREY WHITFIELD FOUNDATION BOARD 

CONTINUED SUCCESS FOR 

MANY YEARS TO COME !!!!!! 

1-866-WAS HURT 

(866-927-4878) 

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FAX: (914) 337-9805 

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Congratulations to Trey Whitfield Foundation, Inc. 

on your 23 rd Annual Awards Banquet

JACOBY LIFE & PENSION PLANNERS, INC. 

Kenneth D. Jacoby 

Joan J. Levick 

11 Grace Avenue, Suite 300 

Great Neck, NY 11021 

(516) 466-6007 

Serving the Insurance Needs of our clients since 1949 

CONGRATULATIONS ON 

23 YEARS OF SERVICE 

AND TO THE 

2015 AWARD RECIPIENTS! 


Congratulations & God’s Many Blessings 


& 

The Trey Whitfield Foundation, Incorporated 

Honorees on your 23 rd Annual Awards Dinner 

From Your Family 

Your Brother, Sister, Grandmother, Aunts & Uncles 

& 

THE HUNTLEY FIRM, P.C. 

A Professional Law Corporation 

Attorney Willie J. Huntley, Jr. 

708 Government Street 

Mobile, Alabama 36602 

(251) 434-0007 

huntfirm@bellsouth.net 

Personal Injury Criminal Defense 

Wrongful Death 

Automobile / Truck Accidents 

Nursing Home Neglect 

Defective Products 

Civil Rights / Discrimination 

Fraud 

“The task ahead of us is never as great as the power behind us. 

I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.” 

Philippians 4:13 

“No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is 

greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.”

Congratulations on 23 sweet 

years, and we salute all the 


Student 2015 Honorees 

IN DUMBO 

At Fulton Landing Pier 

Water & Old Fulton Streets 

718-246-3963 

IN GREENPOINT 

At 

97 Commercial Street 

718-349-2506 


Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou 

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. 

I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion 

model’s size 

But when I start to tell them, 

They think I’m telling lies. 

I say, 

It’s in the reach of my arms 

The span of my hips, 

The stride of my step, 

The curl of my lips. 

I’m a woman 

Phenomenally. 

Phenomenal woman, 

That’s me. 

I walk into a room 

Just as cool as you please, 

And to a man, 

The fellows stand or 

Fall down on their knees. 

Then they swarm around me, 

A hive of honey bees. 

I say, 

It’s the fire in my eyes, 

And the flash of my teeth, 

The swing in my waist, 

And the joy in my feet. 

I’m a woman 

Phenomenally. 


That’s me. 

To Our 

P H E N O M E N A L 

Mama Dukes 

Men themselves have wondered 

What they see in me. 

They try so much 

But they can’t touch 

My inner mystery. 

When I try to show them 

They say they still can’t see. 

I say, 

It’s in the arch of my back, 

The sun of my smile, 

The ride of my breasts, 

The grace of my style. 

I’m a woman 

Phenomenally. 


That’s me. 

You inspire us every day with your 

leadership, passion, commitment and fearlessness. 

We learn from you how to be the best that we can 

be. You are a part of our lives and our family. 

Our admiration, appreciation and love 

for you run deep. 

Tonight, we all congratulate and honor you, 


We Love You, 

Darryl, Karen, Jasmine 

and Trinity Towns 

7.17.2015 

Now you understand 

Just why my head’s not bowed. 

I don’t shout or jump about 

Or have to talk real loud. 

When you see me passing 

It ought to make you proud. 

I say, 

It’s in the click of my heels, 

The bend of my hair, 

the palm of my hand, 

The need of my care, 

‘Cause I’m a woman 

Phenomenally. 


That’s me.

Best wishes & 


on 23 great years to the 

Trey Whitfield Foundation

Congratulations to 

Father James J. Maher, C.M., D.Min., 

on being selected as a 

2015 Trey Whitfield Foundation honoree! 

www.niagara.edu • 800.462.2111 


Your Child’s Extraordinary Education Begins Here... 

Trey Whitfield School is an independent private school that has been serving East 

New York and neighboring communities of Brooklyn for over 30 years. We have a 

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For more about TWS and future open house and testing dates, contact Ms. Blair. 

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17 Hinsdale Street • Brooklyn, NY 11207 

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General email: info@treywhitfieldschool.org 

Website: www.treywhitfieldschool.org

The North Brooklyn YMCA congratulates the Trey 

Whitfield Foundation, and the 2015 Academic and 

Adult Honorees on their outstanding achievements. 

The YMCA of Greater New York is a community service organization which promotes positive 

values through programs that build spirit, mind, and body, welcoming all people, with a focus 

on youth. 


Fierce. 

Aiyana Whitney. 

All-American member 

Nittany Lions 2014 National Championship 

Women’s Volleyball 

Penn State University 

Congratulations to our dear heart Aiyana 

as you enter your senior year at Penn State. 

Your academic and athletic success has 

helped you see the world. We are so grateful 

our world has brought us you. 

Love, 

The Whitney Family 

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7/10/2015 7:10:40 AM

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Recognizes Christine Nevin for her work 

on behalf of the Trey Whitfield Foundation 

and for exemplifying our corporate values. 

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Brewster Academy 

The Way Education Should Be 

Najee Francis 

TWS 2011 

BA 2015 

U of Connecticut 

2019 

Ciera Burden 

TWS 2013 

BA 2017 

The partnership continues ... 

Welcome Trinity and Shemar 

to Brewster Academy’s Class of 2019 

Ronald Toney 

TWS 2012 

BA 2016 

EXPECT GREAT THINGS. 

OF US. OF YOURSELF. 

Wolfeboro, N.H. • 800.842.9961 • www.brewsteracademy.org


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Best Wishes to the 2015 2014 Honorees 

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Darshan Shah, M.D. P.C. 

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Congratulations to Tonight’s Honorees 

Trey 

Trey Whitfield 

Whitfield Foundation, 

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Transfiguration School 

and Parish Community 

Congratulates 

The Trey Whitfield Foundation, Inc. 

The 2015 Academic Honorees 

The 2015 Adult Honorees 

We are proud of the recipient of 

this evening’s award 

Grace Li 

for her achievements and wish her 

success in all of her endeavors. 

www.transfigurationschoolnyc.org

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To our Wonderful and Amazing Daughter and Sister 


Congratulations for receiving the prestigious 

Trey Whitfield Foundation Award. 

Keep working hard and striving for the best. 

We are so proud of you! 

The Hazelton Family

THE HAZELTON FAMILY 

PROUDLY 

SALUTES 

THE WORK 

OF THE 

TREY WHITFIELD 

FOUNDATION, INC. 

AND 

CONGRATULATES 

ALL OF TONIGHT’S 

ADULT AND 

ACADEMIC 

HONOREES 

TWF 2014 Academic Honoree Donald Hazelton 

with Jerry Jones, NFL’s Dallas Cowboys Owner, 

President & General Manager 


Congratulations from the Fitzpatrick Family to the 

Trey Whitfield Foundation and all of the 2015 Honorees. 

We especially recognize the talents and accomplishments of our 

Granddaughter and Niece. 


Dreams can come true ... Aspiring sportscaster Emily Hazelton 

with her idol, Pam Oliver of FOX Sports


E L S T O N H . B E L L , J R . 

Congratulations! 

We Are Proud Of Your Accomplishments: 

Nile Day Care, Trey Whitfield School, 

Brewster Academy, UCLA, & As A 

Trey Whitfield Foundation Academic 

Honoree & Recipient 

May you continue to find success 

in whatever you set out to do! 

Remembering That… 

“Excellence Is Not An Act But A Habit!” 

Your Loving Family, 

To Our Grandson & Nephew 

Congratulations On Your Award 

and Good Luck In All Your 

Future Endeavors!!! 

Bennie & Dorothy* Bryant 

Harold, Jr.* & Lucile* Bell 

Panthea G. Bell* (Aunt) 

Elston H., Sr. & Michelle Bell 

Evan J. Bell 

Elisha H. Bell 

Kaieisha N. McDonald 

Dondre B. Bell 

To Our Great Grandson, 

May GOD Continue To Give You 

HIS Grace On Your Journey And 

Blessings In All Your Endeavors! 

Lovingly, 

Clifton, Sr.** & Sadie* Thomas 

(105 Years Young!!!**) 

To Our Nephew 

We Are Very Proud Of Your 

Accomplishments! 

Love, 

Larry & Bettie Thomas 

Sherise Thomas 

(*) In Loving Memory

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Salutes 

The Trey Whitfield Foundation, Inc. 

for 23 years of service ... 

... and we 

Congratulate 

Hazel N. Dukes 

and the other 

2015 Honorees 


Always Shoot 

For the Stars ... 

Juliauna! 

We will always be 

there cheering 

you on. 

Forever 

your proud 

and loving parents. 

Stewart & Lynda 

Dunlop


Alexis 

Michelle 

Huntley 

From the 

Robinson, 

Huntley 

& 

Smoke 

Families 



Founder & President 

Dominic A. Murray 21 Memorial Foundation 

Rev. James J.Maher C.M., D.Min. 

President 

Niagara University 

Congratulations To 

2015 Trey Whitfield Foundation Honorees 


& 


Well Deserved! 

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Congratulations to 2015 Trey Whitfield Foundation Honoree 


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Always In Our hearts 

Sincerely, 

Coach Don Kent 


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From the Brothers of 

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Best Wishes to 

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We wish you much success! 

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We All Are So Proud Of Your Accomplishments. 

This Is Just The Beginning Of Your Future Endeavors! 

Love from Your Entire Family 


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We Love You 

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Son 

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To all the 2014 Academic Honorees 

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Alexander 

Francis 

Williams 

Congratulations to a real 

winner and a wonderful son! 

May you continue to live a 

God-filled and Blessed life. 

Mom, Dad, and Adrienne 


Joseph DeCandia 

Joseph DeCandia 

The DeCandia Family 

is proud to be 

one of your 

first and long time 

supporters. 


of tonight’s Honorees 

CLAM BAR & RESTAURANT 

161-03 Cross Bay Boulevard . Howard Beach, NY 11414 

CLAM BAR 718.845.5100 

& RESTAURANT 

161-03 Cross Bay Boulevard . Howard Beach, NY 11414 

718.845.5100

We Salute all 

We Salute all 

of the 2015 

of the 2014 



Foundation 

Foundation 

Honorees 

Honorees 

Leon W. Brown Funeral Home, Inc. 

406 Rogers Avenue 


(718) 453-1020 

Leon W. Brown, Funeral Director 


IN MEMORY OF 

DEVOTED FAMILY AND FRIENDS 

OF THE 


TERRY ALEXANDER 

LAURA BALDWIN 

ROGER BENNETT 

ROSIE BROWN 

JOSEPH DECANDIA, SR. 

IRVING FALK 

HARLOW FULLWOOD, JR. 

CLARENCE “BIG HOUSE” GAINES 

COLMAN GENN 

KEITH GLASCOE 

BENNY HODGES 

HARRY JACKSON 

JUNIUS KELLOGG 

SAM KRINSKY 

TONY MARTIN 

JOHN D. MCLENDON 

ELIZABETH NEALY 

MARY OLIVER 

VERN OLIVER 

ROBERT RENCHER 

BLANCHE RIBAKOVE 

CONRAD ROBINSON 

MAXINE RHODES 

MALIK SEALY 

TOM SEALY 

LEATHA SMITH 

RICK WAGNER 

CECIL WATKINS 

HOWARD WHITFIELD 

MARTHA WHITFIELD 

ALVIN LINWOOD WHITFIELD 

GLORIA “SKEETER” YORK 

EMILY JACKSON 

JETHRO PUGH 

JAMES HARRIS 

YOU WILL LIVE ON IN OUR HEARTS 


Autographs Page 


d 

The Lapin Foundation 

is proud to support the 


and 

Congratulates 

all of the 2015 

Trey Whitfield Honorees 

d

Congratulates Trey Whitfield Foundation, Inc. 

on 23 successful years as well as tonight’s 

Academic and Adult honorees! 


Brooklyn, NY 


Intervale, NH 


Hamden, CT 


Mobile, AL 


President, 

NAACP New York State Conference 

Bruce Harper 

All Time Kick Returner, New York Jets 

Vy Higginsen 

Founder, Creator & Executive Director, 

MAMA Foundation for the Arts 


NBA, 

Philadelphia 76er’s & Miami Heat 



East Williston, NY 


New Canaan, CT 

Millisa Keith 

Orlando, FL 

Adult Honorees 


President, Niagara University 


President, Dominic A. Murray 21 

Memorial Foundation 

Karl Nelson 

Offensive Tackle, New York Giants & 

Super Bowl Champion 


Director, Business & Media Relations, 

ConEdison Solutions 


Huntington, NY 

Grace Li 

New York, NY 


Dover, DE 


Brooklyn, NY 

Pettis Norman 

Tight End, Dallas Cowboys 

Diana Reyna 

Deputy Brooklyn Borough President 

Anne Roome 

Philanthropist 


NFL, 

St. Louis Rams & Philadelphia Eagles 

ESTABLISHED IN 1977 | THE BEST JEANS AND SNEAKER STORES IN AMERICA | METROPOLITAN AREA 

V.I.M. HAS 34 STORES IN THE GREATER NEW YORK AREA

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