March 13, 2018 edition

Turning Tassels

Achieving Dreams

You made the investment. They are achieving their dreams.

For fifteen years, Project GRAD Akron has partnered with the Akron Public Schools to increase the high school and college graduation rates of the students we serve. In celebration of our 15th school year of providing outstanding programs, services, and awarding over $1.6 million in scholarships , we invite you to learn more about Project GRAD Akron in our "Turning Tassels Achieving Dreams" editions of our newsletter. Thank you for your support and for believing in our motto that G raduation R eally A chieves D reams!

Messages from Our Scholars

"Statistically speaking, I'm not suppose to have two degrees and a great career. Project GRAD Akron was everything to me as the message was excellence. The students in my Project GRAD Akron class brought a lot of great energy, creating this snowball effect of positivity. I call it positive peer pressure. If it weren't for Project GRAD Akron instilling confidence in me, I would not be where I am at today." -Curtis Eaton Curtis Eaton was a scholar in the inaugural Project GRAD Akron Class of 2006. Since graduating Buchtel High School, Curtis attended Kent State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management in 2010. In 2012, Curtis received his Master of Science in Higher Education from Kent State University.  Climbing an impressive ladder, Curtis is currently the Director of Admissions for the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at The University of Cincinnati.

Curtis Eaton

Ja'Nessa Burnette "Project GRAD Akron encouraged me to be myself and not fit the mold. I was given the tools to further my education while defying stereotypes. Knowing I will always have someone who has my best interest at heart, while encouraging me to be successful, is a great feeling." - Ja'Nessa Burnette Ja’Nessa, a 2014 Project GRAD Akron Scholar and Buchtel graduate, received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management in 2017 from Ohio Northern University. She is currently a graduate student at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio. In May, Ja'Nessa will obtain her Masters of Science degree in Accounting. In June, she will begin an accounting position with Marathon Petroleum.

Sable Cooper "I felt unique knowing that this program was a prime focus at Buchtel. Project GRAD Akron made me feel like I was able to achieve wonders. I'm happy I was able to participate in the Summer Institute and attend a conference in Cincinnati. If it weren't for Project GRAD Akron, I would not have had those opportunities." -  Sable Cooper Sable, a 2013 Project GRAD Akron Scholar and Buchtel graduate, is a student athlete at West Virginia State University in Institute, West Virginia. He is pursuing a degree in International Business with a minor in Spanish. Sable is on the Dean's List and a member of the Men's Basketball team. Prior to enrolling in college, Sable proudly served in the National Guard.

In 2002, Project GRAD Akron was established as a local non-profit organization with the aim of improving the success of urban school students to academically achieve, graduate from high school, and enter and complete a college education.

THANK YOU FOR INVESTING IN OUR MISSION, OUR VISION, OUR PROGRAMS, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, OUR SCHOLARS.

PLEASE CONTACT US OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO DONATE AND DISCOVER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.  Call:  330-761-3113 Email:  info@projectgradakron.org Visit:  www.projectgradakron.org 

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