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34 | Trey Whitfield Foundation, Inc. 

25 th 

Annual 

Awards Banquet 

EL CARIBE COUNTRY CLUB • BROOKLYN, NY

THE NFL 

CONGRATULATES 

AND SUPPORTS 

the 

TREY WHITFIELD FOUNDATION 

ON 25 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 

Stephen Baker Willie Lanier Jim Brown 

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. 

Thomas “Hollywood” Henderson

Table of Contents 

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

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

Trey Whitfield Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors, Advisory Board 

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

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

The Trey Whitfield Story, 1971-1989. .................................................... 6 

Our Hosts.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

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

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

Adult Honorees .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-28 

Past Honorees .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-32 

Where Are They Now. ............................................................ 33-37 

Past Event Photos. ............................................................... 38-67 

A 25 Year Retrospective. ......................................................... 69-73 

Supporters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74-128 

Learn more about us at: www.treywhitfieldfoundation.org 

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34 | Trey Whitfield Foundation, Inc. 

25 th 

Annual 

Awards Banquet 

Trey Whitfield Foundation, Inc. 1 Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Banquet

Mission 

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. 

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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. 

Learn more about us 

@ 

http://www.treywhitfieldfoundation.org/mission 


Welcome 

July 7, 2017 

Dear Friends of the Trey Whitfield Foundation, 

A warm welcome to you all, as we join together once again for the 25th TWF Annual Awards Reception 

and Banquet. With the help of many from years past and you tonight, we have raised more than $2 

million in scholarship and education support funding for a quarter century. Our numerous and loyal 

patrons -- including the NFL, the NBA, Con Edison, VIM, Lapin Family Foundation and Bruce & Marjie 

Calvert -- have been generous in their support and we are truly thankful to them all. 

Tonight, another group of young honorees are presented to you. What they have achieved in a few 

short years are indicative of what is yet to come from each of them. Our hope is that our cadre of adult 

honorees will inspire our youth further to become tomorrow’s influential leaders. 

Enjoy tonight’s festivities among friends and the Trey Whitfield Foundation family. Again, we thank you 

for your continued support. Trey thanks you! 

With our 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 

BEN GLASCOE 

Con Edison, Retired 

BESSIE OLIVER 

Verizon, Retired 

VERNELL ROBINSON 

President, Specialties Crafts 

OJ ANDERSON 

NFL 

DR. CLIFTON DAVIS 

Grammy Award Singer/Actor 

MEL DAVIS 

NBA 

TONYA R. GIDDENS 

Beauty Director, Full Figured 

Fashion Week 

BARBARA LEE 

Educator, Retired 

GEORGE LOPES 

Director, Imagine IT Solutions 

WAYNE MACKIE 

NFL 

RICK MAHORN 

NBA 

EARL MONROE 

NBA Hall of Fame, NY Knicks 

PAM OLIVER 

FOX Sportscaster 

DAVID PETERSON 

Owner, Glass Graphics Inc. 

NELLIE 

RICHARDSON-GARDEE 

Educator, Retired 

HAZEL 

ROBINSON-CHAMBERS 

Child Advocacy Center, Inc. 

JASMINE SHEPPARD 

Corporate Communications 

U.S.T.A. 

ALVIN D. WHITNEY 

Producer, TNT & ESPN 

KRISTIE T. YOUNG 

Team Leader, 

Children’s Hospital of 

Alabama 

Advisory Board 

SCOTT BARON 

Scott Baron & Associates 

JIM BROWN 

NFL Hall of Fame 

Cleveland Browns 

ROOSEVELT BROWN* 

NY Giants, NFL Hall of Fame 

STEWART DUNLOP 

Co-Owner, Kearsarge Inn 

SAM JONES 

NBA Hall of Fame 

COO, Geneve Corporation 

LEE LISKEY 

CEO, Liskey and Sons Printing 

DICK LYNCH* 

NFL 

JOHN B. MCLENDON* 

Basketball Hall of Fame 

LENNY MOORE 


JETHRO PUGH* 

NFL 

KEVIN D. RIBAKOVE 

Ribakove & Ramirez 

BARBARA RUSHIN 

Children’s Hospital of 

Alabama 

ZELDA SPOELSTRA 

NBA 

LEAH WILCOX 

NBA 

*Deceased 

TREY WHITFIELD FOUNDATION, INC. 

GILLIAN FORBES 

Development Support 

KEN HOM 

Development Support 

Publications Staff 

IMAGINE IT SOLUTIONS, LLC 

GEORGE LOPES 

Journal, Save the Date and 

Invitation Design and Layout, 

Sponsorship Management 

JONAH COHN 

Website Management 

LISKEY & SONS PRINTING 

GUY LISKEY 

Print Production, Invitation 

& Publication Printing 

www.treywhitfieldfoundation.org 

www.imagine-it.net 

www.liskeyprinting.com 


Thank you for 25 years of support! 

Phil Kelly Sr. & Phil Kelly Jr. 

El Caribe Country Club • Brooklyn, New York 

Tonight’s Event Schedule 

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 

2017 Academic Honorees 

2017 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 NBA FAMILY CONGRATULATES 

RUSHIA BROWN, LARRY JOHNSON, KAI MICHAUD 

AND ALL OF TONIGHT’S HONOREES. 

RUSHIA BROWN 

FORMER WNBA PLAYER 

LARRY JOHNSON 

NBA LEGEND 

KAI MICHAUD 

ACADEMIC HONOREE 


Tonight’s Hosts 

Clifton Davis 

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 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 is also back on television, where he has an important recurring 

role as Ephraim Ware, Director of National Intelligence on the CBS hit series “Madam 

Secretary” . . . 

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 . . . 

Pam Oliver Whitney 

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

his younger brother, Trey. Alvin has been working in sports television production for over 

twenty years at CNN, Turner Sports, Sports Illustrated and NBA Entertainment. 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 and 

NCAA Football. Alvin is now a Sports Producer at CNN in Atlanta, GA . . . 

Alvin Whitney 

Jasmine Sheppard has served as the Voice of God (VOG) for the Trey Whitfield Foundation’s 

annual gala since 2004, assisting the event’s co-hosts with program introductions and runof-show. 

Outside of the gala, Sheppard is the corporate communications coordinator for 

the United States Tennis Association (USTA) . . . 

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TREY WHITFIELD FOUNDATION 

AND CONGRATULATE ITS 2016 7 HONOREES 


Tonight’s Honorees 

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

Reception and Banquet. These individuals have achieved success in academics, career and community service. 

They have set a standard of excellence for us to emulate and to inspire those who are on their way to great 

achievements. 

For the year 2017, we present twelve Academic Honorees and ten Adult Honorees. We wish all honorees the best 

as they continue to pursue and to achieve educational endeavors or to reach higher professional goals - yet 

always remain dedicated to community service. 

Sulema Claudia DePeyster 

Brooklyn, NY 

Linda Derry 

Springfield Gardens, NY 

African Grant 

Warren, OH 

Somali Jamilah Adwoa Green 

New York, NY 

Academic Honorees 

Guy Liskey, Jr. 

Virginia Beach, VA 

Lauren Lopes 

Fairfield, CT 

Dillano Micah Medina 

Cary, NC 

Kai Michaud 

Montclair, NJ 

Dejanira Peterson Rios 

North Conway, NH 

Darian Anthony Slater 

Brooklyn, NY 

Wade Volo 

North Conway, NH 

Jahquan Wynder 

Brooklyn, NY 

Adult Honorees 

Rushia Brown 

Larry Johnson 

Founder & President 

NBA Superstar 

Women’s Professional Basketball Alumnae 

Fr Raymond Nobiletti 

Tahira Dupree Chase 

Pastor - Transfiguration Parish 

Superintendent of Schools 

Greenburgh Central Schools 

Jason Smith 

Head Coach - Brewster Academy Boys’ 

Keith Duckett 

Basketball Team 

Chief Audit Executive 

Starr Companies 

Hilton O. Smith 

Retired Senior Vice President 

Scott Fowler 

Turner Construction Company 

Teacher - Swasey Central School 

Ann Tripp 

Thomas ‘Hollywood’ Henderson 

News Director 

Dallas Cowboys Legend 

WBLS & WLIB Radio 



Age: 18 

Sulema Claudia DePeyster 

School: University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 

I was born in June and when I came out, my mother said I grabbed the 

paper from the operating room table, ripped it and held on to it all the way 

to the sink, where the doctor rinsed me off. The doctor said she had never 

seen anything like that. I guess that was my first sign of determination. 

Early in my life I was exposed to diversity. I attended elementary school in 

Chinatown in Manhattan, and was the only African-American student in 

my class. I learned a lot about Asian culture and food and to this day, I 

have a strong appreciation for other cultures. My best friends in high school 

are from the Dominican Republic. I have learned about their culture and 

enjoy eating their food. My favorite music is KPop, a South Korean music 

genre. I love music and singing, I write songs and create music beats. I 

am self-taught on the piano and guitar, and I learn popular songs playing 

them by ear. I tried out for “The Voice” and “Showtime at the Apollo.” I am 

not afraid and determined to pursue my dreams. 

As a student, I am disciplined. I do my assignments ahead of time and 

always finish my homework in advance. I take pride in my work . . . 

Age: 13 

Linda Derry 

School: Cambria School of Excellence 

In these few years of my youth, I have learned to be very generous person. 

I try to be a model citizen by assisting and giving my time to good causes 

such as coat and toy drives, saving the environment and helping people 

in my community. Although, I am not the top student in my class and 

do not get straight A’s, I have my strengths and weaknesses. I know that 

as long as I attempt to do my best, I should be able to accomplish my 

goals. At my young age, as a recipient of the Trey Whitfield Foundation 

scholarship, I believe it is never too early to begin saving for my education. 

I truly appreciate this opportunity. 

I believe my most meaningful accomplishments have been the desire 

to help in environmentalism and education. I enjoy taking care of our 

Earth and I want the future generations to have a healthy environment. 

Obtaining a higher education is important so that you can learn many 

things. At several points of my life, I wanted to be an OB-GYN, a teacher 

and TV Show Host. Now, I want to pursue a career in film and photography 

education But regardless of what I want to do when Iím older, I know I 

need an education to help me reach my goals . . . 



Age: 21 

African Grant 

School: Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA 

With a major in accounting, there has always been a fire inside of me for 

working with numbers. Growing up in Warren, Ohio, I attended a private 

catholic school where I had plans to be an engineer. But it took a turn in 

my junior year that then began my journey to fulfill my hopes and dreams 

in accounting. That life changing decision was a result of two years of 

stressful - not because of school, basketball, track or even my peers. It 

is because of my student loans. Ever since I could remember my parents 

always warned about debt and the bible scriptures that warn against it. 

My name is African Grant Jr. and this is a little piece of my story. 

When I was born, I suffered from a life-threatening disease called 

Hirschsprungs (people who have this lack the nerve cells in all or part of 

the intestines) which almost killed me with three emergency surgeries. They 

had to remove my entire large intestine at 6 months old. I should not be 

alive today but was blessed with life that I feel should be used to help 

others because I was helped so graciously myself by so many- this is our 

true purpose in life; to help one another . . . 

Age: 18 

Somali Jamilah Adwoa Green 

School: Simmons College, Boston, MA 

I was born in NYC at Beth Israel Medical Center. For seven days, I had 

no name. My mother was committed to not saying my name until my 

naming ceremony, which took place the following week at sunrise. My 

middle names mean “beautiful” in Arabic, and “born on Monday” in Twi, 

a language of Ghana. 

I identify with what the Trey Whitfield Foundation stands for, in that everyone 

should have equal access to the opportunities that will bring them success 

in life. I was able to find academic success by being a scholar through 

A Better Chance, a program that helps talented, minority students from 

underserved communities apply to independent schools. I am grateful that 

I had the privilege to be a boarding student at Dublin School. Living in New 

Hampshire has allowed me to observe many of the cultural differences 

that shape me and my fellow students and examine how they fuel the 

political discussions we hear today . . . 



Age: 18 

Guy Liskey, Jr. 

School: Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 

I am very excited to be able to better my education by attending a fouryear 

University this fall. I know that not everyone has the same opportunity, 

and I am grateful for this. The Arts are very challenging, especially as a 

field of work. Acting roles are always spontaneous, and it is important to 

take risks. The scholarship from the Trey Whitfield Foundation will aid me 

in the process of making my dreams come to a reality. As much as I love 

acting and performing, I know the challenges that face me ahead, and I 

am eager and excited to learn to perfect my art. 

Throughout my life, I’ve admired many stars on Broadway, and “The Silver 

Screen”. I like to learn of their life stories and how they got to where they 

are. However, one thing that never made me envious of these hardworking 

actors was their fame. The art of performing has always been my goal, 

never the fame or publicity. While in college, I also plan on minoring in 

Spanish with hopes to travel to Spain to study, and learn about the 

culture . . . 

Age: 20 

Lauren Lopes 

School: University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 

I intend to motivate young people the way I have been motivated to 

pursue my dreams and overcome challenges my whole life. While I myself 

have been blessed with good health and fortune these past 20 years, I 

have also seen first-hand how some are far from fortunate. Whether I was 

building a house for an underprivileged man in Appalachia or taking on 

the role of a character overcoming great hardship, I paid great attention 

to how important and fulfilling it is to empathize with those in need. 

Additionally, I have always made it a point to include and work to 

understand all people regardless of color, background, affiliation or 

opinion. It is important for me not only to not discriminate, but also to find 

and celebrate the good in everyone I encounter. Like this foundation, I 

plan to inspire people to do the same. I plan to follow my dreams without 

forgetting to appreciate those who help me get to where I want to be and 

to continue to give back to my community and beyond. 

Once I graduate UConn, my long-term goals include pursuing my dream 

of becoming an actress by auditioning in New York City while juggling 

nighttime graduate school courses or an internship. I have big dreams . . . 



Age: 19 

Dillano Micah Medina 

School: University of North Carolina at Pembroke, NC 

I always wanted to be the best for my mother and father, so I made it my 

duty to keep good grades, and to support them. Studying and keeping 

my intellect to a high level led got me to my first-choice college that I 

worked so hard for all 4 years of my high school. College has given me 

the adult mentality to create my own destiny, work toward my business 

persona, and use new skills to help obtain a good job. I am a business 

major just like my mother and father who have a business in real estate. 

I hope to work with them soon to bring up their franchise. It means a lot 

to me and to everyone I love to stay focused, stay away from negativity 

to maintain positivity so that I can repay all those who ever cared about 

me. 

There is still so much to learn through higher education about business 

aspects, so that I can ensure success in my career. Every day, I motivate 

myself to read more books and listen to business podcasts to stay informed 

to make it in the world. It is tough out there and if one does not understand 

how to take on obstacles and to solve problems it will be hard for anyone 

to make it out . . . 

Age: 18 

Kai Michaud 

School: The College of New Jersey, Ewing Township, NJ 

From my parents, ever since I was little I was aware of what happened to 

Trey. One of my parents on-going beliefs is that ìswimming is a life skillî and 

that is largely because of what happened to Trey and the impact it had 

on them. So, in a strange full circle, my swimming journey is largely due to 

Trey as my parents got me in the pool at a very young age. 

I am a prime example of someone who has found that swimming 

competitively through club/varsity sports and its hectic schedules have 

helped me in school with my grades, focus, determination, leadership skills 

and time management. Rather than focus on that, it is my character, my 

relationships and how I develop, foster and nurture the people around me 

that has shaped me. Over the years, I always treat others with kindness 

based on my childhood experiences. It became my mission to be optimistic 

and to help people feel better about themselves so that they never felt as 

alone as I once did. My day has always felt complete when I have helped 

someone improve their mood, feel good about themselves and possibly 

change their overall mindset for the better . . . 



Age: 19 

Dejanira Peterson Rios 

School: Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI 

To me, the Trey Whitfield Foundation is about overcoming challenges and 

adversity in pursuit of an education, a trait which I have shown several 

times throughout my academic and school sports career. Notable is 

senior year of high school during track and field, when I had knee pain 

and weakness to the extent that after just two or three triple jumps during 

meets my knee would simply collapse during my jump. Presented with this 

physical challenge, since then, I have resolved to work on strengthening 

not just the muscles in my legs but the rest of my body to take the impact 

of my events. 

This past year of college track, I have beaten my old personal records for 

both long jump and triple jump by a full two feet, without incident, and 

I’ve even run the 100m, 200m, and 400m races. This issue is one of several 

things I have overcome while also doing my best to be a good student. I 

felt I achieved academic success in high school when I finished in the top 

quarter of my class, and in college, so far, all my grades hve been A’s and 

B’s of which I am also proud of. At Roger Williams University, I am part of 

the Spanish Club and Campus Entertainment Network, . . . 

Age: 21 

Darian Anthony Slater 

School: Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, East Elmhurst, NY 

My academic struggles, my work ethic, and my motivation my strongest 

attributes. During all my school years, I was one of the most troublesome 

students. I didnít listen to anyone, not even my own mother, but she always 

showed me love no matter what people told her about me. My mother 

never gave up on me even though she could not spend enough time with 

me or help with my homework, since she was working hard to make a living. 

She encouraged me to do better in school so that I could have a brighter 

future. She even went as far as to change my educational environment 

by getting me into a school that changed my whole attitude towards 

learning. Towards the end of high school, I realized that to become a 

better student, I had to focus on making goals and achieving them, which 

would make my mom proud. 

When I got accepted into Vaughn College, I did not want to burden my 

mother with any financial obligations. Thus, I sought out several job options 

that would enable me to work while attending school. The opportunity 

to become an Uber driver solved my dilemma because the hours were 

flexible. I also work at the gym at my college, . . . 



Age: 13 

School: Kennett Middle School 

Wade Volo 

From a very young age, I have always been told that I am an old soul. I 

think this is because one, I genuinely like people and can connect and 

communicate with anyone I meet from a little baby to an elderly person. 

And, two, I always had and continue to have sincere empathy and 

sympathy towards people regardless of whether I know them or not. I have 

letters from my teachers and awards I have been honored with all the 

way back to Kindergarten that revolve around citizenship; compassion, 

support, teamwork and kindness. I feel these qualities have helped shape 

my behaviors, desire to be on a team, be a leader, and help people, 

animals and the natural environment. 

This school year, I met a student who quickly become my good friend. His 

name is Foster and he suffers from severe Autism. I have quickly become 

Fosterís best friend and he has become one of mine. I feel we have learned 

a lot from each other. But, for me, I really like being around Foster and 

being his friend. He doesnít ever scare or offend me in any way. If anything, 

I have learned to calm, help and support him in ways that sometimes his 

aide canít even do . . . 

Age: 19 

Jahquan Wynder 

School: Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 

On November 18th, 1998 at 5:30 a.m. I was born to Denise Blanco. Due 

to my mother’s ill health, I was placed in foster care and given to Mary 

Beamon, a very trusted family friend. I had lived with her until I was three 

years old. Sadly, she battled diabetes for years and passed. The Wilkins 

family next door, whom I was very close with, took me in and at 6 years old, 

they officially adopted me. I believe that being accepted into the family 

was destiny. 

My adoptive mother’s side of the family was into the arts. My grandfather is 

a pianist and a musical director for shows on Broadway. My grandmother is 

an actress and vocalist. My biological grandfather played the harp in the 

Symphony Orchestra while my grandmother was a Radio City Rockette. 

What’s perfect about the situation is that my grandma, the actress, gave 

me acting lessons while my grandpa gave me piano lessons. It’s ironic 

to me that I received my natural abilities from my biological family but I 

honed and crafted my skills with my adoptive family. I guess that’s how 

destiny works. Thereís already a plan mapped out for all of us and we must 

work hard to get there . . . 


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Rushia Brown 

Rushia Brown, a native of Charleston, SC is a retired female professional 

basketball player. Brown is a pioneer of the WNBA and a founding 

member of the Cleveland Rockers. She played 6 years in Cleveland 

and 1 year with the Charlotte Sting. Rushia also enjoyed a stellar 10 

year career in Europe, where she played 2 yrs in Spain, 2 yrs in France, 

4 years in Italy, 1 year in Korea and 1 year in Greece. Her experience 

as a professional athlete left Brown with multiple international titles, an 

Eastern Conference Championship, the ability to speak Spanish, Italian 

and French; in addition to her native tongue, English. With a history 

of international exposure and winning, Brown developed a sense of 

perspective that would propel her into a world of entrepreneurship and service. Since retiring, Rushia has 

found several means of fulfilling her need to make a difference in the community and the world. 

Rushia has started several businesses but her heart’s work called her to commit her life to the empowerment 

of women and girls through sport. In 2006, Brown participated in a celebrity basketball game in Houston, TX 

alongside various other WNBA pioneers and learned that one woman that had been a 2-time WNBA ALL- 

STAR, was now homeless. Her spirit was uneasy and she knew something needed to be put into place to assist 

the women with moving beyond the game. Rushia then became the Founder and President of the Women’s 

Professional Basketball Alumnae (WPBA), the only organization structured to assist women that have played 

professionally in the WNBA, ABL and/or in Europe as they transition into mainstream society. The WPBA is 

committed to providing its membership with support and resources for: 

• Career Transition 

• Higher Education 

• Psychological/Spiritual Well-Being and 

• Philanthropic Engagement 

The WPBA is a sisterhood; a team willing to assist its members in their journey to attain excellence in their next 

career. (www.wpbalum.com) 

Having started a few businesses, Rushia understood the pitfalls that could await an eager entrepreneur with 

vision, passion but lacking in know how. She was excited to assist her brother, Artist and Entrepreneur, OKEEBA 

JUBALO and business partner Johnny Clarkson, Fitness Specialist and Entrepreneur, with the vision to provide 

an educational platform for people of color that have entrepreneurial aspirations. Young Black Entrepreneur, 

the Magazine was formed and is approaching its one year anniversary in October. YBE tells the stories of 

those that have done it well, through the struggles, and also gives insight as to how to effectively attain 

funding in mainstream America. YBE is a celebration of the creativity and ingenuity we possess as a people 

and gives a forum for us to perpetuate knowledge and growth. (www.noblesol.net) 

Having seen the sacrifices of her family to allow her the opportunity to pursue her professional career as a 

basketball player, Rushia has always wanted to support her mother with her passion for food and cooking. 

In 2011, the Brown family started Hearts & Hands Catering (HNH) as a tribute to Fine Southern Cuisine. In 

addition to catering events such as weddings, parties, corporate banquets, etc, with healthy soul food, HNH 

has made its mark as a prominent provider of school lunches in the Metro Atlanta area. It is the mission of HNH 

to implement the standards and USDA guidelines unveiled by First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture 

Secretary Tom Vilsack. At HNH we understand that improving the quality of school meals is a critical step in 

building a healthy future for our children. (www.hnhcater.com) 

Rushia has long subscribed to the theory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr when he said: “Everyone can be great, 

because everyone can serve.” She is extremely active in the community, using her non profit organization 

SerVcom International to improve communities by providing educational and enrichment activities for its 

citizens. We are committed to implementing programs which enhance academic achievement, personal 

growth, health and wellness, economic vitality, self-sufficiency, and good citizenship. Rushia has committed 

herself to traveling nationwide to spread her PASSION Principles, where youth are encouraged to embrace 

its 7 attributes: Perseverance, Attitude, Sacrifice, Set Goals, Inner Strength, Optimism, and Never Give Up . . . 



Tahira DuPree Chase 

Dr. Tahira DuPree Chase holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications 

Arts from Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia; Master of Art in 

English Education and Master of Education with a specialization in 

School Administration and Supervision from City University of New York 

(CUNY) Graduate Center and Mercy College, respectively. Dr. Chase 

completed a doctorate degree in Executive Leadership at St. John 

Fisher College in July of 2011. Her award-winning dissertation focused 

on instructional leadership styles that prove successful for struggling 

adolescent readers. 

Dr. Chase has over 20 years of experience as an educator. As a teacher, 

she expertly taught and inspired young minds at both the elementary and secondary levels. Shortly after 

teaching at the secondary level, Dr. Chase became a teaching coach and then chaired the English Language 

Arts Department for several years. As a teaching coach and department chairperson, she mentored, trained, 

and coached many educators. Dr. Chase led the Curriculum and Instruction Department for the Mount 

Vernon City School District, Mount Vernon, New York for six years. While there, she led numerous districtwide 

initiatives, including a reading adoption, math adoption, curriculum mapping, assessment adoption, 

restructuring of a Response to Intervention (RTI) model and participation in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. 

During her tenure as an educator, she received numerous accolades and distinguished honors, including 

Top 25 Superintendents to Watch National Award, NAACP White Plains Chapter Image Award (Education 

Game Changer), Educational Champion Award (WestCop, Inc.), Alpha Kappa Alpha HBCU Outstanding 

Educator Award, Delta Sigma Theta Stand on Their Shoulders Award, St. John Fisher College Scholarship 

Award, Distinguished Educator of Year, New York City District Nine Teacher of the Year. Additionally, Dr. Chase 

lectured as an Adjunct Professor of English at the College of New Rochelle – School of New Resources. 

Currently, Dr. Chase leads the Greenburgh Central School District in Hartsdale, New York as the Superintendent 

of Schools. Since arriving at Greenburgh Central School District in 2012 as an assistant superintendent of 

curriculum and instruction, Dr. Chase has led multiple internal and community committees and launched 

several initiatives in an effort to enhance curriculum delivery, supervision of such delivery and provide 

learning opportunities for all students in preparation for 21st Century employment and/or college pursuits. 

Her greatest feat, in this capacity, is the implementation of the Professional Learning Communities as a 

districtwide model. Dr. Chase’s vision is to develop transformational leaders and transformational teachers 

so that the Greenburgh Central School District can, in fact, become a World Class School District—with 

sustainability. 

In addition to transforming Greenburgh Central School District into a World Class School District, Dr. Chase is an 

author, public speaker and consultant to Curriculum Associates and Pearson Education (Textbook Division). 

She contributed her expertise as a consulting author to Pearson’s most recent Common Core Edition reading 

program, Reading Street© 2013 for Kindergarten-Grade 6. Currently, she is working with Pearson Education 

and national literacy leaders to co-author a national enhanced balanced literacy program. She co-authored 

a customized after school literacy program for the 20 lowest performing schools within the Chicago Public 

Schools. Additionally, Dr. Chase is developing an interactive writing program with Curriculum Associates. Dr. 

Chase delivers educational-focused presentations nationally. She has presented at the Yale House, multiple 

International Reading Conferences, Harvard House, Duval County Reading Association, Georgia Reading 

Conference, and Ohio Literacy Symposium—to name a few. She continuously serves on national panels 

with notable names in education. Dr. Chase is an active member of the National Reading Advisory Board 

while providing professional development, consultation and workshops to various school districts regarding 

instructional leadership, literacy development and best instructional practices. 

Furthermore, Dr. Chase mentors several young women in obtaining their doctorate degree. She also mentors 

high school students in pursuing their academic and personal goals. Dr. Chase volunteers her time to lecture 

to college students as well as tutor struggling readers. She provides workshops to parents in an effort to help 

their children become stronger readers . . . 



Keith Duckett 

Keith Duckett is a native of Brooklyn, NY, born and raised in Brownsville. He 

graduated from Erasmus Hall High School and continued his education 

at State University of New York at Albany, where he earned a Bachelor of 

Science Degree in accounting. He subsequently obtained licensure as 

a Certified Public Accountant and is also a Certified Financial Services 

Auditor and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. Keith spent 

23 years at the global insurance and financial services conglomerate, 

American International Group (AIG) and held a variety of positions there 

including Director of Technical Accounting Standards, Vice President- 

Administration and Chief Audit Executive. Keith is currently Chief Audit 

Executive for Starr Companies, a global insurance and investment company. He and his wife of 32 years, 

Dale, reside in East Windsor, NJ and are the proud parents of 3 adult children . . . 



Scott Fowler 

Scott Fowler is a 2001 graduate of Plymouth State College in Plymouth, 

NH where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. 

He is also a graduate of the University of New Hampshire where he 

received his Master’s Degree in Teacher Leadership. He has taught at 

the Elementary level for 16 years at Swasey Central School in Brentwood, 

NH. 

Scott is the recipient of many awards and honors during his lifetime 

and his career in Education. He was awarded the Arthur Tufts Memorial 

Scholarship and the American Legion Post 32 Educational Scholarship. 

He is the 1995 Power Board Breaking World Champion at the Junior 

World Taekwondo Championships in Warsaw, Poland. He also was awarded the 2016 Exeter Chapter of the 

Daughters of the American Revolution Teacher of the Year and is currently being nominated for the New 

Hampshire Daughters of the American Revolution teacher of the Year. He has served as President of his local 

Teacher’s Union and served on his School district’s Math and Science Committees. 

Scott has had many students sit in his classroom with many different needs. Some have struggled with Attention 

Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, global disorders, 

multiple learning disorders, physical disorders, and/or suffer from the effects of Socio-economic difficulties. 

Each student deserves his 100% effort and gets it. Some days Scott can take students to faraway lands and 

study the travels of Marco Polo or join them as civil engineers studying bridge designs and building their own. 

Other days he focuses on Traditional division and how to comprehend the complex emotions surrounding 

eternal life in Natalie Babbitt’s Tuck Everlasting. Every student has a place in Scott’s classroom, along with a 

teacher that forms a bond of trust, as well as a lifelong cheerleader in their successes. 

When not in his classroom, Scott lives in Epsom, New Hampshire with his wife, Melody, and his amazing 

daughter, Isabella. Together they enjoy fishing, walking, swimming, hiking, and love taking short trips to the 

White Mountain, Boston, New York City, and all points in between. They can often be found at historically 

significant locations, parks, and any other spots that many fall into the categories of educational or just 

extremely fun . . . 



Thomas “Hollywood” Henderson 

Sports writers describe Thomas “Hollywood” Henderson as an outrageous, 

witty and talented athlete. He was a first round draft pick for the Dallas 

Cowboys and an All-Pro Bowl linebacker...One of the best linebackers 

in NFL history, in fact. He has been called one of the most flamboyant 

football players of the seventies. Thomas, however, simply describes 

himself as a miracle, because despite all fame, glory and talent, he was 

also a substance abuser. 

During his colorful seven-year career as a top NFL player, Thomas played 

in three Super Bowls. On the field he could woo the crowd with his rare 

talent. Off the field, he attracted the masses with humor and wit. This 

combination of talent and flair landed him on the cover of a 1979 issue of Newsweek. He was one of the 

stars of America’s Team. Alcohol and drug abuse, however, quickly brought his brilliant career to a stunning 

halt. He lost it all. He lost his career, his family and his friends. Because of alcohol abuse and drug addiction, 

Thomas even lost himself. Fortunately, in 1983, Thomas’ life began to change. Through therapy and the 

twelve step programs, Thomas established a new way of living. 

He has been clean and sober since November 8, 1983. Today, he travels the world, openly sharing his story. 

He is a lecturer, an educational filmmaker and a promoter of recovery programs throughout our nation’s 

criminal justice system. Thomas has also become a community philanthropist in his hometown of Austin, 

Texas. As founder and chairman of East Side Youth Services and Street Outreach, he has built a stadium in 

East Austin complete with an 8-lane track...all for the recreational enjoyment of East Austin youth. He is also 

President and owner of Thomas Henderson Films, an educational video visual aid distribution company 

that provides the incarcerated community with much needed information on prevention, recovery and 

sobriety. Thomas has devoted his new life to the prevention of substance and alcohol abuse by helping the 

youth and the incarcerated individuals of today understand that sobriety is an option. 

Thomas is also the author of the best-selling book, Out of Control. His speaking tour has taken him to high 

schools, college campuses, treatment centers, companies and prisons. Always an interesting and eloquent 

speaker, Thomas willingly shares his firsthand knowledge of the pain, suffering and helplessness one encounters 

in the midst of alcohol or drug addiction. He has been from the Super Bowl to the cell block with many 

horrifying stops along the way. Today he is a new man sharing his story of hope, courage and change...one 

day at a time . . . 



Larry Johnson 

Reprinted from NBA.com 

Emotional leader of 1990s Knicks and the key figure in one of 

Madison Square Garden’s Defining Moments, formally returned to 

the organization when he was named to current position, Basketball 

and Business Operations Representative, on Apr. 8, 2012. In his new 

post, LJ works closely with the basketball operations department 

(focusing on player development) and with the community relations 

department, working to support the Garden of Dreams Foundation 

and on fan development. He also works in tandem with the marketing 

and partnership departments, with involvement in numerous business 

initiatives. Quote: “Going out in the community is something I’ve done since I retired. Going out and meeting 

people in the community; whenever the Knicks need a face in the business world or the community, I’m 

looking forward to it.” 

LJ spent the final five years of NBA career in New York. Joined Knicks when he was acquired from Charlotte on 

Jul. 14, 1996 for Anthony Mason and Brad Lohaus. Averaged 12.3 points in 330 games (327 starts) as a Knick 

from 1996-97 through 2000-01, including 15.5 in 1997-98. Knicks co-captain in each of his last four seasons. 

Helped lead NYK to NBA Playoffs in each of his five Knicks seasons, climaxed by 1999 Eastern Conference 

Championship. Ranks 38th on all-time Knicks career scoring list (4,045 points). Authored one of the most 

famous shots in NBA history, fabled four-point play (3PT FGM+FTM) with :05.7 left in Game Three of 1999 East 

Finals vs. Indiana (Jun. 5, 1999), keying 92-91 Knicks in and eventual series triumph. 

Averaged 16.2 points and 7.5 rebounds in 10-year playing career with Charlotte (1991-92 through 1995-96) 

and Knicks (1996-97 through 2000-01). As a Hornet, was NBA Rookie of the Year in 1992 and a two-time NBA 

All-Star (1993, 1995). Earned All-NBA Second Team honors in 1993 and All-Rookie first team citation in 1992. 

Averaged 20-plus points twice as a Hornet, with career-high 22.1 in 1992-93. First pick overall (by Hornets) in 

1991 NBA Draft. Hampered by back pain in final season; announced retirement on Oct. 10, 2001. 

Larry is a member of UNLV’s NCAA Championship squad of 1990, and earned Sporting News College Player 

of the Year, Naismith Award and Wooden Award in 1991. Heavily involved in Make-A-Wish program during 

playing days. In 1994, donated $1 million towards the building of the Larry Johnson Recreation Center in cooperation 

with the City of Dallas. Dallas native now lives in his adopted New York . . . 



Fr Raymond Nobiletti 

Raymond Joel Nobiletti was born on June 3, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York, 

son of Bernard and Marie Di Gregorio Nobiletti. His older sister, Frances 

Gilleland and younger brother, Carmine, live in Oregon with their 

families. Raymond attended St. Barnabas Elementary School in the 

Bronx and Power Memorial Academy in New York City. He graduated 

from Maryknoll Seminaries in Glen Ellyn, Illinois; Hingham, Massachusetts 

and Maryknoll, New York, where he was ordained a priest on May 24, 

1969. 

Following ordination, Father Nobiletti was assigned to the Maryknoll 

Mission Region in Hong Kong, where he studied Chinese language and 

Asian Religions at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. In 1970 he became Assistant Pastor at St. John’s Parish 

in Kwun Tong and in 1972 was appointed Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Sau Mau Ping. In 1978 

he was appointed founding Pastor of St. Stephen’s Parish in Kwai Chung, New Territories where he supervised 

the construction of the church, school, youth center and rectory. 

While in Hong Kong, Father Nobiletti was a pastoral training supervisor for seminarians at Holy Spirit Seminary, 

Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital and was director of the Maryknoll Overseas Training Program and Lay Missioner 

Program in Hong Kong. He was also a delegate to the Hong Kong Priests’ Council, member of the Diocesan 

Reconciliation and Arbitration Board and President of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men in Hong 

Kong. 

In 1973 he was elected Assistant to the Regional Superior and in 1982 elected Regional Superior of the 

Maryknoll Hong Kong Region. At the 1984 Chapter held at Maryknoll, New York, he was elected Assistant 

to the Superior General and Member of the General Council of the Maryknoll Society and served in that 

position until 1990. 

In 1991 Father Nobiletti became Pastor of Transfiguration Parish in New York City where he now serves the 

multicultural population of lower Manhattan. Father Nobiletti says that working with and loving the peoples 

whom he has been asked to serve and to learn from them has been the privilege of his mission career. In 

remarkable ways Transfiguration Parish lives the spirit of Maryknoll. The parishioners serve in over 20 volunteer 

organizations, and many whose families immigrated are now helping the newest arrivals. The global church 

can learn from Transfiguration parish that the successive waves of immigrants from different continents and 

cultures have put their faith into action to welcome, support and integrate with newcomers . . . 



Jason Smith 

Jason Smith recently completed his 17th season as head coach of the 

Brewster Academy boys’ basketball team. The Bobcats are coming 

off a 2016-17 season, which saw them capture their fifth National Prep 

Championship, as well as their sixth NEPSAC Class AAA Championship. 

The program has also won seven out of the past ten NEPSAC Class AAA 

Regular Season Titles, plus the NEPSAC Tournament Championships in 

2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2010 and 2008. 

Smith is looking forward to the 2017-18 season and maintaining the 

Bobcats spot as a top program in New England and a consistent 

contender for the New England Preparatory School Athletic Conference 

(NEPSAC) Class AAA title, as well as a National Prep School Championship. Brewster has advanced to the 

National Final Four nine times in the last decade. 

Under Smith’s direction, the Brewster Academy program has enjoyed tremendous success over the past 

decade. The team has qualified for sixteen consecutive NEPSAC Class AAA tournaments and have finished 

ranked in the top 10 nationally in each of those seasons. During the past seventeen years, his record stands 

at 447-109 (.804 %). 

The program has averaged over 30 victories a season over the past 11 years and has seen 10 alumni reach 

the NBA and 50+ play professionally around the world. 

Smith, a native of Boscawen, New Hampshire, lives on campus with his wife, Elizabeth, and their son Jonah. 



Hilton O. Smith 

The following is reprinted and updated from CallandPost.com 

In business, we often think of the great pioneers who paved the way for 

us to be where we are today. 

We forget about the ones making history each and every day now. 

One such great man is the Rev. Hilton O. Smith of Turner Construction. 

The “Great Man” theory is a philosophical one that aims to explain 

history by the impact of a single individual or heroes: highly influential 

individuals who, due to either their personal charisma, intelligence and 

wisdom or Machiavellianism, used power in a way that had a decisive 

historical impact. 

As former Senior Vice President for Corporate and Community Affairs at Turner Construction Company, Smith’s 

duties include managing the company’s corporate affairs, minority and woman owned business enterprise 

program, and their equal employment and educational programs. He coordinates business development 

and strategic marketing programs with Turner’s senior executive officers as well. 

Smith had actively led Turner’s efforts in awarding over $20 billion dollars to thousands of minority and woman 

business enterprises. For four consecutive years, Turner reached the one billion dollar mark in the MWBE 

utilization program. 

He oversaw the national Turner School of Construction Management, which began in 1969, along with 

the James H. Walker Course in conjunction with the City of Cleveland. Annually, Turner’s 46 business units 

coordinate and provide educational opportunities in the construction industry for small businesses. This 

is an award winning and widely recognized program that has received many awards, including the U.S. 

Department of Labor’s EVE Award, the U.S. Civil Rights Commission Award for Best Practices and the U.S. 

Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency Minority Advocate Award. 

Smith who follows a quality just like Martin Luther King Jr. also works for racial equality in the United States. 

Smith became active in the movement for Civil Rights and racial equality. In the Greater Cleveland area, 

he actively serves on the boards of The Cleveland Foundation; University Hospitals; United Black Fund; Urban 

League of Greater Cleveland, SCLC, and UCIP-ASAP. He was also former President of the Cleveland branch 

of the NAACP. 

Nationally, he enthusiastically serves on several other boards. 

Smith is an ordained minister and serves as an associate minister of the Greater Abyssinia Baptist Church. 

Hilton and his late wife Delores have three children and four grandchildren . . . 



Ann Tripp 

Ann Tripp is the News Director of both WBLS and WLIB Radio. Ann 

currently provides the twice hourly “news and views” on the nationallysyndicated 

Steve Harvey Morning Show on WBLS and the once an hour 

news update on The Erica Campbell Morning Show on WLIB, which is 

also heard nationally. 

Ann has long been known for her unique, “conversational” news 

delivery…a style now employed by several other radio and television 

news announcers. 

Ann Tripp is the host of Healthful Solutions (on cable); she’s been a 

narrator on certain Showtime Television specials and is the executive 

producer, researcher and “voice” of the nationally-syndicated show Black History Minute (United Stations 

Radio Network), where she profiles the historic, cultural, political and social milestones of African Americans. 

Prior to this, Ms. Tripp was the news commentator on The Paul Mooney Show (WBLS) and before that performed 

as both the co-host of The Global Village on WLIB and newscaster on The Doug Banks Show on WBLS….at the 

same time! 

Ann Tripp began her on-air career at age 14 at WNYC as an announcer, actor and singer on the weekly 

variety show produced by the Police Athletic League. She graduated from City College, toured Europe for 

a few years as a singer and then began her adult media career as a street reporter and on-air personality 

on WHN (now ESPN), a position she held for 6 years. Tripp then worked at WNEW before moving to WKTU as 

a news announcer and interviewer for the next eight years. 

Ann Tripp next served as News and Public Service Director at WXRK (K-Rock) and then enjoyed a 13-year 

stint at WRKS (KISS-FM) starting in 1987, where she was heard every morning as co-host of the top-rated Isaac 

Hayes and Friends Morning Show, adding a “woman’s touch” through her bubbly personality, funny antics 

and “on-target” one-liners. On weekends, she was a co-host of the highly rated political roundtable The 

Week in Review. 

Ann Tripp has taught broadcast journalism at the National Broadcasting Network and conducted media 

seminars at Jersey City State College. Tripp is a member of the National Academy of Television Arts and 

Sciences, the New York Press Club and the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s 

Club, Inc. 

Ann Tripp has received a Congressional Proclamation, three New York City Council Proclamations and has 

been honored by the New York State Broadcasters Association for her domestic violence series. Ms. Tripp 

has been awarded the Ida B. Wells Journalism Award, the Lincoln Center Award, Best Female New York City 

Radio Newscaster, Outstanding Young Woman in America and most recently, The McDonald’s “Faces of 

Black History” Award (2012) ,and the “Rosa Parks Award” from the Social Studies teachers union of the City 

of New York.(2015). 

She has been honored by Alpha Kappa Alpha and Zeta Phi Beta Sororities, Bellevue Hospital, the Boy Scouts, 

the Bedford-Stuyvesant Healthy-Heart Program, the American Kidney Foundation, the Jackie Robinson 

Center for Physical Culture, The Caribbean-American Chamber of Commerce and Industry, The Network 

Journal, 100 Blacks in Law Enforcement Who Care, Legends of Brooklyn, Safe Horizon and by Black Veterans 

for Social Justice. 

Ann Tripp has been quoted in the New York Times, New York Newsday and the New York Daily News. 

She has served on the Board of Directors of the Harlem Beauty Pageant, the New York Lung Association, Safe 

Horizon (formerly Victim Services) and The Make the Grade Foundation. 

Her television appearances include: Good Day New York, The Maury Povich Show, Geraldo, The Ed Gordon 

Show, Donahue, the John Walsh Show and the United Negro College Fund Telethon (as a host for 

four years) . . . 


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ADULT HONOREES 

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 

ACADEMIC HONOREES 

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 

Past Honorees 


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 

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 

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 

Past Honorees 

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 

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 

Past Honorees 

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 

2015 


Dr. Hazel N. Dukes 

Bruce Harper 

Vy Higginsen 

Walter “Wali” Jones 

Rev. James J. Maher 

Melinda Murray 

Karl Nelson 

Christine Nevin 

Pettis Norman 

Diana Reyna 

Anne Roome 

Johnnie Walton 


Elston Bell, Jr. 

Julianna Fernandez Dunlop 

Darius Lamar Griffin 

Alexis Michelle Huntley 

Emily Hazelton 

Alexander Hutchins 

Millisa Keith 

Candace Janae Laster 

Grace Li 

Clifford William Terrel II 

Alexander Francis Williams 

2016 


Stephen Baker 

Tony Brothers 

Walter Campbell 

Grace Chionuma 

Bobby Dandridge 

Willie Lanier 

Sylvia Mackey 

Paul J. Napoli, Esq. 

Marie Napoli, Esq. 

Jessica Rose, Esq. 

Craig Sager 

Eugene Tolliver 

Dwayne “Pearl” Washington 

Elwood “Coach” Williams 


Charles Bullock 

Joshua Bunch 

Amelia Chin 

Colby Christina 

Nathan Clark 

Alexia Leigh Ford 

Kenyatta LeSeur 

Maya Lighty 

Baneen Mirza 

Vincent Ruggieri 

Arianna Sharpe 

Nicole Spoelstra 


Where Are They Now 

Honoree Year: 2014 

Velvet Chestnut 

Since being honored by the Trey Whitfield Foundation, I have been pursuing 

my degree in higher education at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, 

Connecticut. I wanted to make the most of this academic experience 

joining several clubs, extra curriculums, and becoming an involved student 

on my university campus. I am a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity, 

Student Government, QTHON, and the Albert Schweitzer Institute. My 

most recent endeavors include a six-month journey of traveling around 

the world for the spring semester of my junior year. I began my journey 

in Bogota, Colombia, representing Quinnipiac as the Student Leader of 

Youth Delegates at the 16th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates. 

Following this event, I set out to begin my semester abroad in Brisbane, 

Australia studying at the University of Queensland. Study abroad has 

allowed me to realize just how much I have grown over the years. Handling 

trials and tribulations on the other side of the world without your family at 

times can be difficult, but with a strong foundation you will get through 

everything life throws at you. Trey Whitfield School and the Trey Whitfield 

School Foundation provided this foundation; without this family, I would 

not have come as far as I am today. Thank you for believing in me, and 

congratulations on your Sliver Anniversary! . . . 


Alexandria Farrell 

Alexandria is Brooklyn native who has committed to living a life driven 

by purpose. She is a proud alumna of Bethlehem Baptist Academy, now 

the Trey Whitfield School, Dublin School and a distinguished graduate of 

Agnes Scott College where she completed an accelerated Bachelors 

degree with honors. In 2008, she was honored by the Trey Whitfield 

Foundation as an Academic honoree. Since then she has continued to 

set her sights on a series of achievements personally, academically and 

professionally. In 2009, she was accepted into the highly competitive 

INROADS program and later completed internships with The Federal 

Reserve Bank of New York and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield. Upon 

graduating, Ms. Farrell joined Moody’s as the third member of a newly 

formed global team to cover Diversity and Inclusion for the entire 

organization. She then transitioned into a career in executive recruiting 

where she specialized in Real Estate, Infrastructure, Energy, and 

Hospitality with clients across private equity firms developers/owners/ 

operators, REITs, sovereign wealth funds, investment banks, among 

others. In her spare time, she is a lead volunteer for a nonprofit animal 

rescue organization and the founder of a group that helps people 

identify and pursue their passions . . . 




Ashley Farrell 

Ashley is a proud graduate of Bethlehem Baptist Academy, now the Trey 

Whitfield School. Ms. Farrell was honored by the Trey Whitfield Foundation 

in 2003 while she was attending Dublin School, a college preparatory 

school in New Hampshire. She was introduced to Dublin as well as other 

schools and summer camps through her relationship with the Trey Whitfield 

School. These experiences and her education at TWS helped to develop 

an academic and personal foundation that significantly influenced 

her outlook and work ethic. Upon graduating from Dublin School in 

2006, Ms. Farrell attended Vassar College, a small Liberal Arts college in 

Poughkeepsie, NY. She graduated from Vassar in 2010 earning a Bachelor 

of Arts in Psychology, with a minor in Africana Studies. She went on to work 

at an investment management firm as an Office Manager and Research 

Assistant for several years and currently works in midtown-Manhattan 

at an executive search firm as a Research Associate. The Trey Whitfield 

School, as well as the Trey Whitfield Foundation helped to shape her desire 

to give back and serve her community. In her spare time, she is a volunteer 

and coordinator with Citymeals on Wheels and she previously served as a 

Board Member of the INROADS New York alumni chapter . . . 


Tiffany Goodwin 

I am extremely grateful to have been one of the selected few honorees at 

the Trey Whitfield Foundation Annual Banquet in 2010. My scholarship helped 

me purchase my freshman year textbooks and supplies and encouraged 

me to further pursue higher education. I obtained my Bachelor of Science in 

Business Management and minored in Marketing at Manhattan College in 

Riverdale, NY. Iíve held positions in the Public Relations and Digital Marketing 

industries. Iím currently an Event Coordinator at Web.com (formerly Yodle) 

where my passion for events and my education in Marketing unite. In May 

2017, I recently graduated with distinction and honors from Mercy College 

with my Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A), with a concentration 

in Marketing. I plan to apply my higher education to levitate my career 

and personal growth. I continue to seek challenges that require me to be 

innovative, strategic, and adaptable. Looking forward to what the future 

holds for me! . . . 




Jemila Grant 

I am a proud yet humble Trey Whitfield Foundation honoree of 2009. Since 

my acceptance of the award, I pursued my Bachelor’s of Science degree 

in Health Care Studies with a concentration in Community Health. I have 

been fulfilling two of my greatest passions in life, educating and giving 

back. I spent two years working at Harlem Children’s Zone fostering and 

leading programs focused on promoting healthy lifestyles within lowincome 

communities at risk of obesity and other detrimental health issues. I 

live by the famous mantra spoken by the great Maya Angelou ìWhen you 

learn, teach. When you get, give.î I have made it a part of my life journey 

to allow people to see the greatness within themselves. As a current Family 

Planning Health educator working for Community Healthcare Network, I 

work with low-income families to ensure they are educated about their 

health care options and are empowered to make informed decisions in 

regards to their care. The Trey Whitfield Foundation scholarship provided 

me with the financial support to enhance the start of my college career. I 

was able to purchase my first laptop which was used throughout college 

and recently passed down to my younger brother who began college this 

past year. As I continue to benefit personally and professionally from the 

work I do to educate my community, I plan to pursue my Masters . . . 


Clebreya Parris 

I have had the honor of being an honoree of the Trey Whitfield Foundation 

in 2009. The Foundation helped me kickstart my journey starting with 

college. I attended Ithaca College where I received a Bachelor’s in 

Public and Community Health with a Health Sciences concentration. After 

graduation, I decided to take a year off before applying to graduate 

school. I have always had an interest in the medical field and so during 

that year, I got my certification in dialysis. I currently work for Davita, Inc 

as a nationally certified hemodialysis technician. I enjoy my work and I 

have been with the company for two years now. Dialysis isn’t something 

to be afraid of, as the public has been led to believe. Through dialysis I 

have decided to pursue a career in nephrology. I now attend Fairleigh 

Dickinson University where I am seeking my M.D degree in the field . . . 




Sara Ribakove 

After graduating from the University of Rochester in 2014, Sara moved 

to Washington, DC, where she currently works in the Nutrition Policy 

Department at the Center for Science in the Public Interest. In accordance 

with the mission of the Trey Whitfield Foundation, Sara has dedicated her 

time to equity through multiple channels, including her work to improve 

access to nutritious meals in all schools and reduce targeted unhealthy 

food marketing to vulnerable groups. 

She also volunteers with the DC Produce Plus program, which helps DC 

residents in need access fresh and local fruits and vegetables at farmersí 

markets. Prior to working at CSPI, Sara worked at the Food Recovery 

Network as a New Chapter Coordinator, where she helped unite students 

on college campuses to fight food waste and hunger by recovering and 

donating perishable food that would otherwise go to waste . . . 


Chris Riley 

Since Graduating Dublin School in 2010, I have gotten my undergraduate 

degree in Special Education from Goucher College, where I was able 

to continue to develop my leadership skills. In addition to just getting 

my degree at Goucher, I worked with the men’s tennis team through a 

number of building years, I held up to 3 editorial positions on the student 

newspaper staff, and have also studied abroad. In the summer of 2013 I 

was able to study abroad for a month in South Africa with 14 other students 

where we taught reading and phonics in a rural and township school. 

After graduating college I got a job working at a school in Towson, MD, 

as a computer teacher. I was in that position for 2 school years until I was 

moved to my current job in the IT department. I am also working towards a 

couple of certifications within the IT field to one day own and operate my 

own technology consulting business . . . 




Nailah Williams 

I am a graduate of Beaufort High School who was able to go on to attend 

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) where I earned a 

B.S. degree in Animal Science and minor in Agri-Business. I would like to 

thank you all for the help and encouragement that I got during one of the 

biggest milestones of my life. While attending FAMU I was actively involved 

on campus joining a faith-based community service organization named 

Eternal Legendary Queens which I also held the position of President, was 

one of the founding members of HOSA (Health Occupations Students of 

America) chapter at FAMU, a member of MANNRS (Minorities in Agriculture 

& Natural Resources & Related Sciences, and FAMU/FSU Animal Science 

Club. I have such a passion for animals with an ultimate goal of becoming 

a federal veterinarian officer. I have recently been accepted into the 

University of Florida’s Antimicrobial Resistance Research Program with the 

North Florida Research and Education Center. I also plan to apply to North 

Carolina A&T’s Master of Public Health with a focus on Veterinary Medicine 

in the Fall of 2018. Thank you again for your contribution to my academic 

success . . . 


Kristin Wills 

I was accepted to North Carolina Central University School of Law and 

started my journey in August 2014. I moved to Durham, N.C. holding onto 

my Faith in God and that I was just a glimpse away from my dream. During 

my Road to Justice, there were many, many Champions that I cannot 

even name them all and some who I do not know, however, I would like to 

thank God for giving me the desires of my heart, my parents, Matthew & 

Angie Wills, my sister Cierra, and my grandmother Madeline Barnhill (GiGi) 

for their love and support. I would also like to thank Janie Whitney & AB 

Whitfield with the Trey Whitfield Foundation for believing in me and my 

dream and planting the Seed of Hope. Finally, I would also like to thank 

Ms. Barbara Jean Lee for being my #1 Champion and for advancing my 

Dream of becoming an Attorney at age 24. On May 13, 2017, I graduated 

with my Juris Doctor and will take the North Carolina Bar in July, 2017. 

Please continue to keep me in prayer. I am truly honored to have been 

a recipient of the Trey Whitfield Foundation Scholarship. Today, I become 

the Champion for many Youth who aspire to follow their Dream and the 

2017 recipients of the Trey Whitfield Foundation Scholarship. I encourage 

you to never let the Dream die, keep it alive in your heart no matter how 

difficult it may seem. The reward is in Journey and not the Destination . . . 


Past Casino Meet & Greet Events 

Kendall, Bobby, Michelle 

A.B. and Bruce Harper 

Larry Johnson, Casino VIP and John Starks 

OJ Anderson and Gene Tolliver 

A.B. and Alvin thanking everyone for joing 

A.B., Jill and John Starks 

Jane with the Robinson Family 


Past Casino Meet & Greet Events 

Guests enjoying themselves on the 

Resort World Casino Patio 

Guests enjoying the buffet choices 

Casino Resort Executive Michelle Stoddard 

with Earl the “Pearl” Monroe, Rasheed and A.B. 

Debra Dandridge, Bob Dandridge 

and Barbara Lee 

Guests enjoying open bar 

Pam and Michelle 


Past Golf Fundraising Tournaments 

Jim Brown, Hall of Fame, NFL Great 

(2nd from right) 

Pam Oliver-FoxSports, Rashida McNeil, Janie, 

AB, Gloria Glascoe, Debbie Johnson 

Clifton Davis and A.B. 

Darryl Strawberry, Former N.Y. Yankee & 

N.Y. Mets (2nd from right) 

NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry and Guests 

Super Bowl MVP O.J. Anderson (left) 



Ronnie, Barbara Lee, OJ Anderson, Janie and AB 

getting everyone ready to go out and play 

Wayne Mackie-NFL, Sam Jones-NBA 

Hall of Fame 

Sam Jones, NBA Star Alonzo Mourning 

and A.B. 

Jets All-Pro Bruce Harper, Chris, and NY Jets Alltime 

Great Rich Castor 

NFL Great Ed “Too Tall” Jones (center) and 

Don Cronson, (2nd from left) 

Earl the “Pearl” with Phil Kelly, Sr. 



Gene Tolliver (left) and 

Gus Williams, SeattleSupersonics (2nd from left) 

Former Seattle Super Sonic 

Gus Williams (middle) 

Bob Dandridge 

Golf Pros Rob Peterson and Rane Peterson 

Alvin, Isiah, Sammy,A.B. and Janie Bruce Calvert (left), and Jerry Cooney, 

Former Heavyweight Boxer (right) 



A.B. and Golf Sponsor Bruce Calvert 

2nd from right - NY Giants Karl Nelson 

Jimmy Moyen and Guest 

NFL All Pro Sterling Sharpe (left) with 

Golf Pro Bruce Eagle (2nd from left) 

Pat, Barbara, John and Clifton 

Barbara Lee, OJ Anderson and Janie 



NY Jets Karl Nelson with A.B. and friends 

Rich, A.B., Bruce and Ronnie 

Rich Henning and his boys 

Bruce, Clifton, Marge, Janie and Hardy 

NFL stars Jethro Pugh and Rich Caster 

Jets All-Pro Bruce Harper with Golfers 



A.B. and his golfing buddies 

Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler 

Selwyn Phillip and TWF 2002 Academic Honoree 

Stefan Phillip 

O.J. Anderson 3rd from right 

MVP, Super Bowl XXV, New York Giants 

Former CIAA basketball star Mouse, 

former Aggie Star Ed and AB 

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

and Derek 



Willie Crenshaw, NFL-St. Louis Cardinals 

(far right) 

NFL Star Everson Walls with Alvin, Janie, 

George, Gillian & A.B. 

NBA Hall of Famer, Boston Celtic 

Sam Jones 2nd from right 

George Lopes and Stephen Baker 

ready to golf 

NFL Referee Wayne Mackie 2nd from left, 

Coach Vaughn (kneeling) and 

Meesh (left), Koontz 

Bob Dandridge and Kendall Flowers 



O.J. Anderson Jay Ribakove, Sam Jones and 

Howard Dabney 

Stephen Baker of the Giants and Ronnie 

Sammy, A.B. and Ken with some cigars 

Walter Beach, NFL Hall of Famer Jim Brown, 

and A.B. 

Ken Jacoby and friends! 

Janie and Barbara Lee 


Past Banquets 

Honoree Sheryl Lee Ralph belts out a song 

for the Academic Honorees 

The Clark family with Vernell and grandson 

Ali’s beautiful family 

Janie with Gladys and 

former Honoree Sam Jones 

Donna, Velvet, Janie, Honoree Marilyn Waller, 

Clifton and A.B. 

A.B. and late best friend Jethro Pugh 


Past Banquets 

The “Rat Pack” from Elizabeth City 

Our very first honoree Earl Monroe, 

A.B. and Guest 

Academic Honoree Darius Griffin 

with Velvet 

Academic Honoree Elston Bell 

with Tymirah 

The Awards 

John Scott, Pat, Debbie 


Past Banquets 

The Con Edison Family 

Ashley, Jasmine and Trinity 

Adult Honoree Walter “Wali” Jones 

with Annisa 

Adult Honoree Karl Nelson 

with Bessie 

Janie left, 

Honoree Jessica Rose second from right 

Sam Albano, A.B. and Guests 


Past Banquets 

Honoree Tony Brothers, Chris Forbes and Guests 

George, Janie and Chanel 

Academic Honoree 

Kenyatta LeSeur 

Adult Honoree Bruce Harper 

with Janie 

2016 Academic Honorees Our youngest volunteer, Tyler 


Past Banquets 

Gloria Faye enjoying our journal 

Trey with Academic Honoree 

Emily Hazelton and Pam 

Leah Daniels, Academic Honoree Darius Griffin 

and Pam 

Clifton presents Academic Honoree Elston Bell 

with his award with Lauren 

Velvet, Academic Honoree Alexander 

Hutchins with Clifton 

Hormer Honoree Rasheed Wallace 


Past Banquets 

Pam and Clifton with 

Academic Honoree Grace Li 

Tymirah with Academic Honoree 

Clifford Terrell II and Pam 

Janie with Adult Honoree Bruce Harper 

and Clifton 

Honoree Jessica Rose 

and Ken 

Proud parents of Academic Honoree 

Vincent Ruggieri 

Alvin, O.J. Anderson, Pam and Clifton present 

Adult Honoree Vy Higginsen with her award 


Past Banquets 

Alvin, Vernell, Adult Honoree 

Walter “Wali” Jones with Pam 

Bessie, Barbara Lee, Clifton with 

Adult Honoree Rev. James Maher 

Adult Honoree Melinda Murray 

Adult Honoree Karl Nelson shares his speech 

Rasheed and friend presents Adult Honoree 

Christine Nevins with her award with Pam 

Shirley Lawson and friends 


Past Banquets 

Former Honoree and Ex NBA Star 

Rasheed Wallace and Guest 

Zelda Spoelstra and her sons 


Alexia Leigh Ford 

Adult Honoree Vy Higginsen 

with A.B. 

lt Honoree NBA Star Mike Gale receiving his 

award from his legion of fans 

A.B. with Adult Honoree Hazel Dukes and Pam 


Past Banquets 

Pam, Alvin, O.J., and Clifton with Adult Honoree 

Deputy Brooklyn Borough President Diana Reyna 

Craig Kisslof receiving a 2015 Adult Honoree 

award on behalf of Anne Roome 

Honoree Walter Campbell 

and Bessie 

Honoree Stephen Baker 

and Vernell 

Two buddies Rasheed and A.B. 

2014 Adult Honoree Prentiss McNeil serenades 

guests with a song 


Past Banquets 

Johnnie Walton with guest 

Alvin with Curtis Nelson 

Mr. and Mrs. Trey Pugh with Alvin and Pam 

A.B. with Diana Reyna 

Dance Battle! 

The Electric Slide 


Past Banquets 

Jasmine, Pam, Janie and Lena Council 

Clifton with guests 

Adult Honoree Melinda Murray 

with Khalil 

Adult Honoree Johnnie Walton 

with Barbara Lee 

Foundation Members 

Prenti 


Past Banquets 

Honoree Marilyn Waller, Janie and P.J. McDonald, 

Headmaster Eagle Hill School 

Whitney, Honoree Darryl Strawberry and Alvin 

Anna Maria Horsford accepts 

her award 

YMCA Vice President Michael Keller 

presented with a 

check from the Trey Whitfield Foundation 

Former Honoree Lloyd Robinson 

with his family and friends 

Don Hazelton at his table with daughter Emily 


Past Banquets 

Brewster Academy 

Ben, Honoree Wayne Mackie and Clifton 

Janie with Vernell, Bessie, Adult Honoree 

Johnnie Walton and Barbara Lee 

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

TWS Parents Mrs. Joseph and Mrs. Petrus with 

Janie, Karen Towns and Donna 

Alvin and Adult Honoree Grace Chionuma 


Past Banquets 

The singers are in the house! 

Prentiss with Clifton 

Pam presents Academic Honoree Keturah 

Barcliff’s award with Chanel 

Honoree Tony Brothers and Christie 

Honoree Bobby Dandridge and Janie 

Gillian with Adult Honoree Br. Phil Rofrano 

and Pam 

Nellie, “Truck” Robinson’s agent Don Cronson 

and Clifton 


Past Banquets 

Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Davis 

Janie and Vernell with Adult Honoree 

Christina Brooks-Signo and guests 

Darryl with parents Gwen and Ed 

Janie and Marilyn 

Wayne, A.B. and Darryl 

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


Past Banquets 

Former Honorees Travis, Jeanine 

and Dr. Stanislaus 

Two Georgia Peaches with Janie, Hazel 

and Jasmine 

The wife of the late Pearl Washington 

and Alvin 

Tank Williams and Barbara Lee 

Adult Honoree Darryl Towns 

with his wife Karen 

Clifton sings with the band 


Past Banquets 

Janie with Gladys and 

former Honoree Sam Jones 

Trey Whitfield supporter Assembly Woman 

Latrice Walker 

Adult Honoree Johnnie Walton 

with Barbara Lee 


Dur-E Baneen Mirza 

Host Clifton Davis with Honorees 

NFL MVP OJ Anderson, Academic Honoree 

Amelia Chin and Clifton 


Past Banquets 

Honoree Sheryl Lee Ralph belts out a song 

for the Academic Honorees 

Chanel, Academic Honoree Nathan Clark 

and Clifton 

Adult HonoreeMelinda Murray 

with Khalil 

Adult Honoree Christine Nevins 

with Trey 

Donna, Velvet, Janie, Honoree Marilyn Waller, 

Clifton and A.B. 

Bessie, Academic Honoree 

Dur-E Baneen Mirza and Clifton 


Past Banquets 

Honoree Veronica Jordan flanked by 

her Trey Whitfield School family 

Janie with Barbara Rushin’s mom and aunt 

Vernell, Academic Honoree Vincent Ruggieri 

and Clifton 

Barbara, Janie, Anissa, Aiyana, Bessie 

and Deborah 

George, Academic Honoree Nicole Spoelstra 

and Clifton 

Dancing 


Past Banquets 

Alvin with mom Janie 

Derrick McNeil and his children 

Leeyah and Deen 


Joshua Bunch 

Adult Honoree Sylvia Mackey 

with George Lopes 

Alvin, Adult Honoree Andrea Cooper with 

Janie and Clifton 

Dr. Shah, Josie Joseph and A.B. 


BREWSTER ACADEMY 

The Way Education Should Be 

Congratulations! 

Jason Smith 

Brewster Academy Boys’ Prep Basketball Coach 

2010 • 2012 • National Champions • 2014 • 2015 • 2017 

Wolfeboro, New Hampshire • 800.842.9961 • www.brewsteracademy.org 


Twenty-Five years 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, 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. 

Our first Honoree! 

Earl “The Pearl” Monroe 

New York Knicks, 

Hall of Fame 

O.J. Anderson 

New York Giants 

MVP of 

Super Bowl XXV 




Clifton Davis 

Actor, Songwriter, 

Grammy Award 

Winner 

Chuck Jackson 

Singer 

The late 

Harlow Fullwood, Jr., 

NFL, Philanthropist 

Nate “Tiny” Archibald 

Boston Celtics 


Steve Mills 

NBA Executive 

Brought first All Star 

game to New York 

Ben E. King 

Singer, “Stand By Me” 

Rock and Roll 

Hall of Fame 

Richard Roundtree 

Actor 

Benjamin Glascoe 

Former Director of 

Public Affairs, 

Con Edison 

Jethro Pugh 

Dallas Cowboys 

All Pro 

Peter Westbrook 

American Sabre 

Fencing Champion, 

Olympic Medalist 

Mel Davis 

New York Knicks 

Alton R Waldon, Jr. 

Judge, New York State 

Court Claims 

Charles Oakley 

New York Knicks 

Tom Sanders 




Walter Beach 

Cleveland Browns 

Jo Jo White 

NBA 

1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 


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. 

Doug Williams 

NFL 

Chris Mullin 


Floyd G. Layne 

Basketball Coach 

Hall of Fame 

Zelda Spoelstra 

NBA 

Jim Brown 


Calvin Hill 

NFL 

Lucille O’Neal Harrison 

Author 

Shaquille O’Neal’s 

mother 

Drew Pearson 

Dallas Cowboys 

The late Cecil K. 

Watkins 

President and CEO of 

the National Pro-Am 

City Leagues 

Association, 

Incorporated 

Alonzo Mourning 

NBA 

Ray Allen 

NBA 

Sam Krinsky 

CEO S&J Vending 

Jalen Rose 

NBA 

Rolando Blackman 

NBA 

Wyclef Jean 

Musician, Record 

Producer, Politician 

Steve Lapin 

CEO, Geneve 

Antonio Davis 

NBA 

Maurice DuBois 

CBS News 

Paul J. Adams, III 

Educator 

Omar Epps 

Actor 

1998 1999 

2000 2001 2002 


The late Dr. LeRoy 

Walker 

first African-American 

Coach, US Olympic 

track team, President, 

USOC 

Lenny Moore 

NFL 

Hall of Fame 

Kevin Willis 

NBA 

Earl Lloyd 

First African- 

American to play in 

the NBA 

David Aldridge 

Reporter, 

Turner TV Networks 

George Martin 


Cheryl Miller 

Sideline Reporter, NBA 

Phyllis White Thorne 

Con Edison Executive 

Lisa Salters 

ESPN, ABC 

John Starks 

NBA 

Calvin Murphy 

NBA 

Hall of Fame 

The late Dick Lynch 


Nancy Druckman 

Senior Vice President, 

Sotheby’s New York 

The Honorable 

Dr. Adelaide L. 

Sanford, Vice 

Chancellor Emerita 

NYS Board of Regents 

David Lerner 

CEO 

David Lerner 

Associates 

Chris Webber 

NBA 

Cindy Hsu 

CBS News 

Hollis Copeland 

NBA 

Reischea Canidate 

Reporter, ESPN 

Frederic Gatto 

Sovereign Bank 

Rayfield Wright 

NFL 

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 


Richard Caster, 

New York Jets 

Harry Carson 


Rick Barry 

NBA 

Hall of Fame 

Darryl Strawberry 

Major League 

Baseball 

Mets Hall of Fame 

Geoffrey Huston 

NBA 


NFL 

Jackie Joyner-Kersee 

Olympic Medalist 

Greatest Female 

Athlete of the 

20th century 

Darryl Dawkins 

NBA 

Cory Booker 

Mayor, 

Newark, NJ 

Robert “Bobby” 

Vaughan 

Hall Of Fame 

Basketball Coach 

Anna Marie Horsford 

Actress 

Gail Marquis 

USA Olympian 

Willis Reed, Jr. 

NBA 

Hall of Fame 

Karen Boykin-Towns 

Chief Diversity Officer, 

Pfizer 

Darlo Romfo 

President & COO, 

Children’s Scholarship 

Fund 

Sheryl Lee Ralph 

Actress 

Perry Williams 

NFL 

Lionel Shropshire 

Record Producer 

Sam Jones 


Rasheed Wallace 

NBA 

Wayne Mackie 

Head Linesman, NFL 

Michelle Williams 

Singer, Actress 

2008 

2009 2010 2011 2012 


Ciaran Sheehan 

Singer, Actor, 

Phantom of the 

Opera 

Jim Burt 


Superbowl Champion 

Sonni Holland 

Charles Hayden 

Foundation 

Gregg Jagenburg 

Two-Time Gold 

Medalist, 

Pan American Games 

Lenny Wilkens 


Carl Clay 

Actor, Filmaker 

Mike Gale 

NBA 

Andrea Cooper 

Former Trustee, 

Potsdam Public 

Museum 

Prentiss McNeil 

Entertainer and Singer 

Darryl Towns 

Commissioner & CEO 

Homes and 

Community Renewal 

Everson Walls 

NFL 

Bruce Harper 

NFL 

Karl Nelson 

NFL 

Dr. Hazel Dukes 

NAACP 

Walter “Wali” Jones 

NBA 

Pettis Norman 

NFL 

Stephen Baker 

NFL - Giants 

Bob Dandridge 

NBA 

Craig Sager 

TNT Sideline Reporter 

Dwayne “Pearl” 

Washington 

NBA 

Tony Brothers 

NBA Official 

Twenty-Five Year Anniversary 

2013 2014 2015 

2016 


Congratulations to all the 


2017 

2014 

Trey Whitfield Foundation Honorees 

from 


Chris, William & Anthony 

Honorees 

79 North Long Beach Road, Rockville Centre, NY • tel: 516-678-3878 


Congratulations on 25 years 

of changing lives! 

Your friends and partners in education, 

Eagle Hill School, Hardwick, MA 


To 

In memory of former Honoree 

Craig Sager & his loving family 

from 

Trey Whitfield School & Trey Whitfield Foundation family. 


In Memory of 

JETHRO PUGH 

# 

75 

Thanks for all you did for the 

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 

- A.B. 

To my dear friend, teammate 

and classmate... 

God bless and keep you. 

- Shrop 

Dear friend, you are 

missed and always in 

our heart. 

- Green 


Congratulations 

to the 

fantastic work of the 


for the last 

25 years! 


David Lerner Associates 

congratulates the 

e Trey Trey Whitfield Foundation 

on their 25 years 20th of anniversary. success. 

www.davidlerner.com 




BROOKLYN HEIGHTS DENTAL, PC 


To the Trey Whitfield Foundation 

To the Trey Whitfield Foundation 

on their 25 th Annual Awards Dinner 

on their 22nd 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 

718.857.6639 . www.BrooklynHeightsDental.com . estanislausdds@msn.com 

Eugene D. Stanislaus, DDS 

E. Lisa Reid, DMD, PLLC 

Brooklyn Heights Dental, PC 

Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry 


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) 

QUEENS OFFICE 

159-49 Cross Bay Boulevard 

Howard Beach, NY 11414 

TEL: (718) 738-9800 

FAX: (718) 738-3912 

www.scottbaronassociates.com 

WESTCHESTER OFFICE 

1750 Central Avenue 

Yonkers, NY 10710 

TEL: (914) 337-9800 

FAX: (914) 337-9805 

general@scottbaronassociates.com 


In Loving Memory of 

Son.Brother. 

Husband.Father. 

Brother-in-Law. 

Uncle.Athlete. 

2016 college graduate, Corey Wright; Lee Wright; High Scool Freshman, runner and 

tennis player, Cydney Wright; 2017 college graduate, Christin Wright; Calvert Wright. 

From the Family 

9/11 Firefighter. 

Hero. 

Keith Glascoe 

9.11.01 

of 

Keith Glascoe... 

Ben & Gloria Glascoe 

Mr. Calvert Wright 

Mrs. Lee Glascoe Wright 

Children - Corey, Christin and Cydney 


IN LOVING M 

From Mom 

to our lovin 

Keith Gla 

In Loving Memory of 

Mrs. Veronica 

Children - Nolan, Owen 

Keith - Sophmore; Nolan - Senior Football Star; Owen - Senior at Tampa University 

Mr. Calvert Wright & Mrs 

Children - Corey, Christin 

Son.Brother. 

Husband.Father. 

Brother-in-Law. 

Uncle.Athlete. 

We Congratulate the 

Trey Whitfield 

Foundation! 

9/11 Firefighter. 

Hero. 


Family and Friends of Barbara Lee 

Salute Trey Whitfield Foundation for 

25 years of Continuous Service to Our Youth. 

And Special Salute to All of Tonight’s 

Academic Honorees. 

Chene Williams 

Johnnie & Sandra Jones 

Connie B. Boykin 

Della Crutch 

Preston “Brady” Evers 

Cheryl Collins 

Gloria F. Johnson 

Lizette Harris 

Lindell Wallace 

Darnell Barnes 

Garland Jones 

Sharon Moses 

Deborah Young 

Clifton & Ruth Boyd 

Charles”Peabody” Davis 

Eliza Butler 

Mary Davis 

Grace Young 

Jim & Ethel Denmark 

Wilbert & Paula Shannon 

Sheilah Norwood 

John & Minnie Cunningham 

Ernest and Dorethea Boyd 

John Scott 

Fred Lewis 

Gwendolyn Bampfield 

Jackie Williams 

Pat Moses 

Glenn & Ann Darien 

Willie Gray 


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 

25 YEARS OF SERVICE 

AND TO THE 

2017 AWARD RECIPIENTS! 


Congratulations to 

Trey Whitfield Foundation, Inc. 

on your 

25 th Annual Awards Banquet 


Congratulations on 25 sweet years, 

and we salute all the 


Student 2017 Honorees 

IN DUMBO 

At Fulton Landing Pier 

Water & Old Fulton Streets 

718-246-3963 

IN GREENPOINT 

At 

97 Commercial Street 

718-349-2506 


Best wishes & Congratulations 

on 25 great years to the 





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 

proven track record of academic excellence from nursery through 8th grade. 


Trey Whitfield School is NOW accepting 

applications for the upcoming school year for 

Nursery to 8 th Grade 

• More than 30 years of academic excellence 

• Safe, Nurturing, Faith and Character based environment 

• Modern, air-conditioned building, fully wired for technology 

• Art and Music, Computer, Library, Sports Curriculum & Gym classes 

• The best Early Childhood Reading and Writing program - your Nursery 

level child wild begin to read and write, setting up a strong academic 

foundation 

• Before School & After School Care available 

• Concert Choir and Dance Classes after school 

• Graduates are accepted to some of the best high schools as well as many 

top preparatory schools on the East Coast 

For TWS Open House and Testing Dates 

Call (718) 342-7722 x310 

or visit our websites: 

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Ensure your child’s future success through a solid educational foundation at TWS. Find out more about our 

philosophy and how we can help your child attain the high quality education and success he or she deserves. 

CONTACT US TODAY! 

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

tel: (718) 342-7722 x310 

fax: (718) 342-7775 

email: mblair@treywhitfieldschool.org 

17 Hinsdale Street • Brooklyn, NY 11207 

(between Atlantic Avenue and Liberty Avenue) 

General email: info@treywhitfieldschool.org 

Website: www.treywhitfieldschool.org 


David Alan and family 

FIVE LOAVES 

congratulates the 


on 25 years of success 

serving our youth. 



Jethro Pugh – 1994 Honoree 

The family of the late Jethro Pugh proudly supports 


BEST WISHES TO THE 

2016 HONOREES 

Congratulations on 

25 years of success! 

& 

Jacob Pugh 

University of Tulsa 

Class of 2020 


In Loving Memory of . . . 

Carleigh Speller Moore 

Tom Speller Sr. 

Lena Speller Boyd 

Matlee Speller 

Luhazel Speller Bunch 

James Edward Perry 

Gloria Speller York 

Louise Speller 

Martha Speller Jones 

Jean Barnes White 

Katie Bryant Lewis 

Gwendolyn Bonds 

Glendell Moore 

Jean White Bonds 

In Honor of . . . 

Della Moore Crutch 

Emma Moore 

We Salute. . . 

Trey Whitfield Foundation for 

25 Years of Continuous Dedication 

to our Youth and Community 

Moses Bazemore and Cynthia Bunch 

Family of Barbara J. Lee 


Rev. Raymond Nobiletti, M.M. 

2017 Adult Honoree 

Trey Whitfield Foundation 25th Annual Awards Banquet 

For 26 years your 

strong leadership 

and work in 

Lower Manhattan 

and beyond continue 

to inspire our community 

in serving God. 

We congratulate you 

for receiving tonight’s 

much-deserved award! 

Transfiguration School 

and Parish Community 



Congratulations, African! 

Darlene Schultz 

Chris Davis 

Greg Faunda 

Becky Cruz 

Jessica Jewell 

Elizabeth Novotny 

Bobby Beshara 

Celest Sheilan 

Carla Miller 

Samantha Thomas 

Norm Flick 

Mark & Amber Fabian 

Shawn Pompelia 

Vincent & Evelyn Peterson 

Nicholas Amendola 

Chuck Amendolara 

Samantha Bianco 

and The Grant Family 

Vertical. 

African 

Grant. 


Congratulations to the 

BREWSTER 

ACADEMY 

Championship team of 

1987-1988 






on its 25 th Annual Awards Banquet 

on its 22nd Annual Awards Banquet 

Best Wishes to the 2017 2014 Honorees 

CARDIOLOGY & INTERNAL MEDICINE 

Darshan Shah, M.D. P.C. 

Diplomate American Board of Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine 

946 Sapphire Street Brooklyn, NY 11208 

718.827.7654 718.827.7562 Fax: 718.235.6425 

Office Hours on Wednesday and Friday, by appointment only 



to 

HILTON O. SMITH 

and all the 



Honorees 



We congratulate 

the 


on 

25 years of success! 


From former honorees 

PAUL ACINUPURA 

& 

JESSIE ROSE, 

congratulations to all of 

tonight’s 2017 honorees! 


The DeCandia Family 

is proud to be 

one of your 

first and long time 

supporters. 

Congratulations to all 

of tonightís 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 

Trey Whitfield Foundation, Inc. Joseph 107 DeCandia Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Banquet 

Joseph DeCandia


2017 Honorees 

- Jason Power 


Congratulations to Tonight’s Honorees 


Trey Whitfield Foundation, Inc. 102 Twenty-Second Anniversary Banquet 

109 Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Banquet

George Washington Carver Lodge # 95 

Prince Hall – F&AM 

Wyandanch, NY 11743 

Congratulations to all the honorees and 

the Trey Whitfield Foundation on your 

twenty fifth Anniversary! 

Lloyd Robinson - Worshipful Master 

Lentz Lefevre - Senior Warden 

Christopher Black - Junior Warden 


Macquesten Development, LLC 

438 Fifth Avenue – Suite 100 

Pelham, NY 10803 

T: 914-667-7227 

www.macquesten.com 


Congratulations to the Trey Whitfield 

Foundation on its 25th Anniversary 

To the 2017 Academic Honorees... 

Work Hard and Always Strive to be 

Your Best! 

Millicent A. Comrie, MD 

Obstetrics & Gynecology 

Director, Brooklyn Heights Women’s Center 

26 Court Street 

Brooklyn, NY 11242 

718-852-9180 

25 

Our Congratulations to Tonight’s Honorees! 


Congratulations to the Trey Whitfield Foundation on 25 Fantastic Years. 

Our Best Wishes to All of Tonight’s Honorees 

And We Are “Sisters On The Move” ... 

Diane McCoy, Cheryl Collins, Gail Muhammad, Deborah Young, 

Sheryl Brownlee, Patricia Moses, Sheilah Norwood and Barbara Lee 



to Barbara Lee and 

the Trey Whitfield 

Foundation for all 

that you do to help 

our youth for 25 

years. 

“Congratulations to the Honorees and Graduates of 2015’ ” 

Your Friend, 

Miss Bea 

(Beatrice Hudson) 

PROVIDERS OF MANAGED IT – SOLUTIONS & DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES 

“We at Eastern Microsystems would like to extend our Best Wishes in Solidarity with the 

Trey Whitfield Foundation…!” 

Eastern Microsystems Inc. 1061 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn New York 11238, 718-230-4230 

Info@easternmicro.com 

www.Easternmicro.com 

501 E. Main Street 

Elizabeth City, NC 27909 

www.rivercitycdc.org 

phone: (252) 331-2925 

fax: (252) 331-1425 

rivercitycdc@rivercitycdc.org 

River City Community Development Corporation 

congratulates the 2017 

Trey Whitfield Foundation Academic Honorees. 

We wish you much success! 

Lenora Jarvis-Mackey, President/CEO 

Board of Directors, 

and Staff 


CONGRATULATIONS 

TO ALL OF THE TREY WHITFIELD 

FOUNDATION 2017 HONOREES AND 

ESPECIALLY JAHQUAN WYNDER- WILKINS. 

“JAHQUAN, I AM WISHING YOU CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE 

FALL AT CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY.” 

Ellen Zincke 

2870 Linden Boulevard 


Tel: (718) 235-6343 

Fax: (718) 235-8470 

LindenwoodDiner.com 



“Congratulations to the Honorees and Graduates of 2015’ ” 

PROVIDERS OF MANAGED IT – SOLUTIONS & DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES 

“We at Eastern Microsystems would like to extend our Best Wishes in Solidarity with the 

Trey Whitfield Foundation…!” 

Eastern Microsystems Inc. 1061 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn New York 11238, 718-230-4230 

Info@easternmicro.com 

www.Easternmicro.com 

Congratulations to our daughter 

Congratulations to our daughter 

Dr. Tahira A. DuPree Chase 


Greenburgh Central School District 


Greenburgh Central School District 

Dr. Tahira A. DuPree Chase 

Trey Whitfield Foundation Award 2017 

Trey Whitfield Foundation Award 2017 

You deserve this wonderful honor, and your family is very proud of you! 

You deserve this wonderful honor, and your family is very proud of you! 

We love you dearly, 

Mom and Dad (Bobby and Dorothy DuPree) 

We love you dearly, 

Mom and Dad (Bobby and Dorothy DuPree) 


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COMPLETE GRAPHIC DESIGN & PRINTING 

“FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED” 

718 -647 -3000 

Website: www.dcdad.com • E-mail: sales@dcdad.com 


Dublin 

School... with 

appreciation to 


School for all 

the great work 

you do! 

Dublin School 

Co-Ed Boarding and Day School 

9th - 12th Grade 

Dublin, NH 

www.dublinschool.org 

Contact our Admissions Office at 

(603) 563-7075 



To all the 2017 Honorees 

To all the 2014 Academic Honorees 

Genesis Development SP Corp. 

Stewart A. Green 

General Contractor 

sgreengenesis@yahoo.com 

347-245-5594 

The solution for all your renovation needs 

• Interior and Exterior 

• Institutional 

• Residential 

• Commercial 

“The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of a low price.” 


Is Proud To Support The 


WWW.4C.COM 

Our Congratulations 

to Trey Whitfield Foundation 

for 25 Years of Service 

to the Community 

Best Wishes to 

All of Tonight’s 

Adult & Academic Honorees 

William & Dorothy Skinner 

Della Crutch 

Friends of Barbara Lee 



to all the 2017 Honorees 

Reservations: (516) 352-3232 

Take-Outs: (516) 352-8391 

Fax: (516) 437-9504 

1343 Hempstead Turnpike 

Elmont, New York 11003 

www.kingumberto.com 


Congratulations to the 2017 

Trey Whitfield Foundation Honorees 

347-230-4524 

646-552-0170 

We are centrally located in Brooklyn. 

Call for more information or come see us today! 

Tropical Paradise Ballroom & Banquet Hall 

1367 Utica Avenue (Bet. Forster Ave & Farragut Rd) 

Brooklyn NY 11203 

718-629-3500 or 718-251-3500 

‘ 

Come to Tropical Paradise Ballroom & 

Banquet Hall. We look forward to meeting 

your special events needs and entertaining 

you and your guests,whether it may be: 

. Your Spectacular Wedding Day 

. A one-of-a-kind Sweet Sixteen 

. Anniversary Party 

. Birthday Celebration 

. Baby Shower 

. Bridal Party 

. Luncheon 

tel: 516-9314455 

fax: 516-931-5500 

We Deliver Next Day! 

. Dinner Party 

. Banquet Events and More! 

Trey Whitfield Foundation, Inc. 123 Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Banquet 

Trey Whitfield Foundation, Inc. 119 Twenty-Third Anniversary Banquet

We are centrally located in Brooklyn. 

Call for more information or come see us today! 

Tropical Paradise Ballroom & Banquet Hall 

1367 Utica Avenue (Bet. Forster Ave & Farragut Rd) 

Brooklyn NY 11203 

718-629-3500 or 718-251-3500 

Come to Tropical Paradise Ballroom & 

Banquet Hall. We look forward to meeting 

your special events needs and entertaining 

you and your guests,whether it may be: 

. Your Spectacular Wedding Day 

. A one-of-a-kind Sweet Sixteen 

. Anniversary Party 

. Birthday Celebration 

. Baby Shower 

. Bridal Party 

. Luncheon 

. Dinner Party 

. Banquet Events and More! 

CONGRATULATIONS LAUREN 

We are so proud of you and all 

your hard work. Your biggest 

adventures await you. 

We love you, 

Mom, dad, Brandon, Jovi 

& the rest of your family! 

#sassafrass 

A special thank you, as well as, congratulations to 

the Trey Whitfield Foundation on 25 years of service. 


C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S 

LINDA 

DERRY 

From : 

Sheryl Liles 

Alana Williams 

Cista Girl 

Organization 

Liza & Mark 

Derry 

Congratulates 

all the 



Honorees. 

Also, congratulations 

on 25 years of service to 

the community. 


Cohen’s Fashion Optical 

560 SUNRISE HIGHWAY 

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS 

TEL: 516-766-0550 

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570 

TEL: 516-766-0550 


‘ 

all of tonight’s honorees! 


to all of tonight’s 

Honorees. 

Cohen’s Fashion Optical 

560 SUNRISE HIGHWAY 

To our dear friend Argle B. Whitfield 

2385 Pacific Street 


ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570 

TEL: 516-766-0550 


all of tonight’s honorees! 

Continue to Strive 

for Excellence. 

Keep God First 

and Everything Else 

Will Follow. 

The Cassieri Family & Staff 

Congratulations! 


We Salute all 

We Salute all 

of the 2017 

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 TREY WHITFIELD FOUNDATION 

TERRY ALEXANDER 

LAURA BALDWIN 

ROGER BENNETT 

ROSIE BROWN 

JOSEPH DECANDIA, SR. 

IRVING FALK 

HARLOW FULLWOOD, JR. 

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